Retired - Personalized Family Necklace

PROJECT N771
Designer: Julie Bean
Skill Level: Intermediate
This necklace features three personalized message beads wire wrapped onto an open frame pendant. Choose words that are meaningful to you or a loved one.
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.

  1. To make this necklace, please watch the video: How to Make a Personalized Message Necklace.
  2. In the video you will learn how to wire wrap your message beads onto your open frame pendant in a way that will enable the beads to spin.
  3. You will also learn how to make a necklace out of cut chain and findings.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • CHA-2401 - 22K Gold Plated 2mm x 2.4mm Cable Chain - By The Foot
    Project uses 2 feet. You will need 2 packages.

  • FIN-1009 - Gold Plated Findings Kit - Necklace And Bracelet Findings
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • PND-08255 - Nunn Design Open Frame Pendant, Square 25.5x30.5mm, 1 Piece, Antiqued Gold
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • WCR-2433 - Artistic Wire, Copper Craft Wire 24 Gauge Thick, 10 Yard Spool, Tarnish Resistant Brass
    Project uses 30 inches. You will need 1 package.

  • BCS-1910 - Czech Seed Beads Mix Lot 11/0 Rainbow Foil Lined
    Project uses 1 strand. You will need 1 package.

  • BMB-3912 - Lead-Free Pewter Message Bead, 'Love' 11x8mm, 1 Piece, Antiqued Silver
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • BMB-3913 - Lead-Free Pewter Message Bead, 'Mom' 11x8mm, 1 Piece, Antiqued Silver
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • BMB-1660 - Sterling Silver Message Bead, 'Family' 11x8mm, 1 Piece, Antiqued Silver
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
  • XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
  • XTL-5600 - Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - Wire/Soft Flex
Additional Information
Ingredients CHA-2401, WCR-2433,

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.
22K Gold Plated Cable Chain, 1.8mm, by the Foot
You will need 2 package(s).
1 package = By the Foot.
$3.99 / Package | SKU: CHA-2401
Artistic Wire, Copper Craft Wire 24 Gauge Thick, Tarnish Resistant Brass (10 Yard Spool)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Spool.
$4.50 / Package | SKU: WCR-2433
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Tools and Other Supplies:

The Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose

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