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These instructions will give you a necklace that is 21 inches in length. To modify the length adjust the length of each beaded strand accordingly.
- For the earrings, take one head pin and string on one round 8mm round bead and one 2mm bead. Make a simple wire loop.
- Take one eye pin and string on one 2mm bead, one 6mm round bead and one 2mm bead. Make a simple wire loop.
- Now open the loop of the 8mm bead, same as you would a jump ring, and attach it to the loop of the 6mm bead. Move to the other side of the 6mm bead and attach the loop of the earring hook.
- To make the second earring follow the steps above.
- For the necklace begin by cutting three strands of beading wire, 24 inches long each.
- Take one strand and string on one crimp tube thread the wire up through one hammered triangle ring and back down through the crimp tube. Pull snug and leave a tail of about 1 inch. Crimp the crimp tube. Add a crimp cover.
- Repeat the above step for the other two lengths of beading wire.
- To the first strand, string on the beads in this order: one 6mm bead, followed by one 2mm bead. Repeat 65 times, and finish with one 6mm bead. Add a bead stopper to the end of this wire.
- To the second strand, string on the beads in this order: one marbled acrylic bead, one 2mm bead, one 8mm bead, followed by one 2mm bead. Repeat 14 times, and finish with one marbled acrylic bead. Add a bead stopper to the end of this wire.
- To the third strand, string on the beads in this order: one 8mm bead, followed by one 2mm bead. Repeat 50 times, and finish with one 8mm bead. Add a bead stopper to the end of this wire.
- Next braid the three strands gently to intertwine them together.
- When you come to the end of the braid, take one strand and remove the bead stopper. String on one crimp tube and thread the wire up through a second hammered triangle ring and back down through the crimp tube. Pull snug and crimp the crimp tube. Add a crimp cover. Trim the wire. You will repeat this step for the other two strands.
- Open one jump ring and attach it to one hammered triangle and to one lobster clasp. Close the jump ring. All done.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
- XCR-69893 - Beadalon Beading Wire Gold Color 19 Strand .018 Inch / 30 Feet
Project uses 6 Feet. You will need 1 package.
- BCP-10412 - Czech Fire Polished Glass Beads 8mm Round Full Pearlized - Navy Blue (25)
Project uses 69 pieces. You will need 3 packages.
- BCP-10362 - Czech Fire Polished Glass Beads 6mm Round Full Pearlized - Navy Blue (25)
Project uses 69 pieces. You will need 3 packages.
- BPL-4029 - Acrylic Beads, 16x22mm Faceted Trapezoid, 4 Pieces, White and Black
Project uses 16 pieces. You will need 4 packages.
- BCP-00137 - True2 Czech Fire Polished Glass, Faceted Round Beads 2mm, 50 Pieces, Gold Plated
Project uses 124 pieces. You will need 3 packages.
- FCL-2573 - Bright Gold Plated Lobster Clasps Extra Large 23mm (2)
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
- FCR-1714 - BeadSmith Crimp Tubes, 2x2mm, 100 Pieces, Gold Plated
Project uses 6 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FCR-1071 - 22K Gold Plated Stardust Sparkle Crimp Bead Covers 4mm (144)
Project uses 6 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FCO-8559 - 22K Gold Plated Connector Link Brushed Triangle 11.5mm (4)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FJR-5250 - 22K Gold Plated Open Jump Rings 5mm 20 Gauge (100)
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
- FHP-6250 - 22K Gold Plated Open Eye Pins 21 Gauge 1 Inch (x50)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FHP-6305 - 22K Gold Plated Head Pins 1 Inch Long/21 Gauge (50)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FEA-3030 - 22K Gold Plated Long Elegant Earring Hooks 25mm (50)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
RECOMMENDED TOOLS:- XTL-5600 - Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - Wire/Soft Flex
- XTL-5608 - Xuron 4 In 1 Crimping Pliers - Works On 1, 2 And 3mm Crimps!
- XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
- XTL-3000 - Bead Stopper- Stop Beads Sliding Off Stringing Material
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