Retired - Mandala Necklace

PROJECT N217
Designer: Andrea Morici
Skill Level: Beginner
Bright cerulean blue and intense mustard yellow look even more vibrant when accented with black finish metal components, as shown in this fun and fabulous necklace.
Instructions

Note: Components and tools listed within this INSTRUCTIONS box and the printer-friendly PDF, if available, may have been discontinued since this project was published. Refer to the PURCHASE COMPONENTS and TOOLS AND OTHER SUPPLIES sections for current availability.

Begin by preparing your pendant. Using a toothpick or a scrap piece of wire, spread a tiny amount of E6000 adhesive on the back of the Vintaj arte metal black filigree pendant. Center the filigree on the round honey jade pendant, with one of the openings in the filigree (between two of the scallops around the edge, as show in the photo) lined up with the hole of the honey jade pendant.Press the filigree firmly against the jade pendant to form a tight bond.Now spread a small amount of E6000 onto the back of a pacific blue opal Austrian crystal rhinestone and press it firmly on the center of the filigree. Set the entire pendant aside to dry for at least five hours before commencing.When your pendant has dried fully, you may now make the bail. Use your flush cutters to cut two lengths of wire that are approximately four inches long each.Thread both pieces of wire through the hole in the pendant so that one third of it is protruding from the back. Bend both ends of both pieces of wire upward toward the top of the pendant.Wrap the shorter portion of both wires several times tightly around the two longer lengths. Create a wrapped wire loop perpendicular to the pendant with the two longer lengths, and wrap downward until the wraps from the loop meet up with the wraps from the top of the pendant. Trim off excess wire, and set your pendant aside.Use your flush cutters to cut a length of Soft Touch beading wire that is about two feet long. Secure one end of your wire with a Bead Stopper.Onto your wire, thread the following: three black heishe spacerstwo and one quarter inches of alternating 4mm honey jade beads and 3mm black hexagon rondellesa black heishe spacera 10mm black finish flower "joy" bead capa blue candy jade barrel beada 10mm black finish flower "joy" bead capa black heishe spacera 4mm honey jade beada 3mm black hexagon rondellea 4mm honey jade beada 3mm black hexagon rondellea 4mm honey jade beada 3mm black hexagon rondellea 12mm Vintaj arte metal fairy petal bead capa blue candy jade barrel beada black heishe spacera 4mm honey jade beada black heishe spacera 10mm black finish flower "joy" bead capa blue candy jade barrel beada black heishe spacera 4mm honey jade beada black heishe spacera 10.5mm Vintaj arte metal six petal pierced bead capa blue candy jade barrel beada 10.5mm Vintaj arte metal six petal pierced bead capa black heishe spacera 4mm honey jade beada black heishe spacera blue candy jade barrel beada 10mm black finish flower "joy" bead capa black heishe spacera 4mm honey jade beada black heishe spacera blue candy jade barrel beada 12mm Vintaj arte metal fairy petal bead capa 4mm honey jade beadand finally - your honey jade and black filigree pendant.From the pendant on, string the remainder of the the necklace as a mirror image of the first half.When you have reached the end of your strand, thread on a black oxidized crimp tube, but do not crimp it yet. Thread the end of your beading wire through the loop on one half of your toggle clasp and back through the crimp tube and several consecutive beads. Pull the wire snug, leaving room for the toggle clasp to move freely.Remove the Bead Stopper from the opposite end of the necklace and repeat the previous step on that end.Trim off excess beading wire and you are done!Tip: Check package quantities for each component. You may have extra material to make more than one finished project, or will have leftovers for other projects. In some cases, adding on just one more package of a component may be all you need to make multiple pieces.All designs © Beadaholique Inc.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • PND-7317 - Vintaj Arte Metal Grand Kaleidoscope Filigree 40mm (1)
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • WCR-2403 - Artistic Wire, Copper Craft Wire 24 Gauge Thick, 10 Yard Spool, Permanent Black Color
    Project uses 8 inches. You will need 1 package.

  • SWF-13425 - Austrian Crystal, Round Flatback Rhinestone SS34 7mm, 12 Pieces, Caribbean Blue Opal
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • XTL-1054 - E6000 Industrial Strength Glue Adhesive (0.18 fl oz)
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • SPJD-31 -
    Project uses 12 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • SPJD-14 -
    Project uses 34 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • BMB-5626 - TierraCast Black Finish Lead-Free Pewter Hexagon Rondelle Beads 3mm (50)
    Project uses 22 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • BMB-5651 - TierraCast Black Finish Lead-Free Pewter Disk Heishi Spacer Beads 4mm (50)
    Project uses 26 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • BMB-4697 - Vintaj Arte Metal Fairy Petals Bead Caps 12mm (6)
    Project uses 4 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • BMB-4699 -
    Project uses 4 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FCR-1255 - Beadsmith Black Ox / Gunmetal Crimp Tube Beads 2x2mm (100)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FCL-7704 - TierraCast Black Finish Pewter Large Tapered Toggle Clasp 20mm (1)
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • XCR-5423 - Soft Flex, Soft Touch 49 Strand Heavy Beading Wire .024 Inch Thick, 30 Feet, Satin Silver
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
  • XTL-5600 - Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - Wire/Soft Flex
  • XTL-5514 - Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
  • XTL-5230 - Double Notch Crimping Pliers - Works on 2mm And 3mm Crimps
Additional Information
Theme Boho
Ingredients WCR-2403, XTL-1054, BMB-5626, BMB-5651, FCR-1255, FCL-7704,

Purchase Components

Purchase the components needed to make this project. Change quantities as needed to make multiple pieces. This project is RETIRED. Please review project instructions carefully—some items may no longer be available for this project and will not be listed below. Tip: Save this project to your wishlist to easily return to project instructions.
Artistic Wire, Copper Craft Wire 24 Gauge Thick, Permanent Black Color (10 Yard Spool)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Spool.
$4.37 / Package | SKU: WCR-2403
E6000 Industrial Strength Glue Adhesive (0.18 fl oz)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Piece.
$2.09 / Package | SKU: XTL-1054
TierraCast Black Finish Lead-Free Pewter Hexagon Rondelle Beads 3mm (50 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 50 Pieces.
$4.05 / Package | SKU: BMB-5626
TierraCast Black Finish Lead-Free Pewter Disk Heishi Spacer Beads 4mm (50 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 50 Pieces.
$4.40 / Package | SKU: BMB-5651
The Beadsmith Crimp Beads, Tube 2x2mm, Black Ox / Gunmetal (100 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 100 Pieces.
$1.99 / Package | SKU: FCR-1255
TierraCast Black Finish Pewter Large Tapered Toggle Clasp 20mm (1)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Set.
$2.79 / Package | SKU: FCL-7704
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Tools and Other Supplies:

The Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
$6.29 / Package | SKU: XTL-5514
Double Notch Crimping Pliers - Works on 2mm And 3mm Crimps

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