Retired - Playa del Carmen Necklace

PROJECT N2083
Designer: Kat Silvia
Skill Level: Beginner
Don't leave for your vacation without packing this colorful and lightweight necklace. Experiment with all the fun colors of wood beads to make this necklace coordinate with your favorite sun dress.
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.

These instructions will give you a necklace that is 23 inches.
  1. Cut off a length of beading wire 30 inches. Place a bead stopper about 3 inches from one end.
  2. String on your beads in this order: 38 purple rondelles, one 16mm turquoise, one purple rondelle, one 16mm silver mesh bead, one purple rondelle, one 16mm turquoise, one purple rondelle, one 16mm silver mesh bead, one purple rondelle, one 16mm turquoise, one purple rondelle, and one 25mm silver mesh bead. Mirror the above pattern to complete the necklace, starting with one purple rondelle.
  3. String on one crimp tube. Thread the wire through the loop on one side of the magnetic clasp and back down through the crimp tube. Crimp the crimp tube. Snip the excess wire and add a crimp cover.
  4. On the other side of the necklace, remove the bead stopper and repeat the above instruction on this side of the necklace. Note: Do not pull the wire too tightly. You want the necklace to hang nicely.
  5. All done!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • BMB-8436 - Silver Tone Mesh Wire Large Hole Bead - 21.5x25mm (2)
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • BMB-8430 - Silver Tone Mesh Wire Large Hole Bead - 13x16mm (6)
    Project uses 4 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FCR-1053 - Shiny Silver Tone Crimp Bead Covers 3mm (x144)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FCR-1712 - BeadSmith Crimp Tubes, 1.5x1.5mm, 100 Pieces, Silver Plated
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FCL-6810 - Beadsmith Silver Plated Magnetic Barrel Clasps 11x5mm (4 Sets)
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • BWD-0500 - Smooth Painted Maple Wood Beads, Rondelle 9-10mm, 16 Inch Strand, Dark Purple
    Project uses 86 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • BWD-0485 - Smooth Large Hole Painted Maple Wood Beads, Round 16mm, 16 Inch Strand, Teal Blue
    Project uses 6 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • XCR-67833 - Beadalon Wire Satin Silver 7 Strand .018 Inch / 30Ft
    Project uses 30 Inches. 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-5514 - Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
  • XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
  • XTL-3000 - Bead Stopper- Stop Beads Sliding Off Stringing Material
Additional Information
Ingredients BMB-8430, FCR-1053, FCR-1712, FCL-6810, XCR-67833,

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.
Silver Tone Mesh Wire Large Hole Bead - 13x16mm (6 pcs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 6 Pieces.
$2.10 / Package | SKU: BMB-8430
Crimp Bead Covers, 3mm, Silver Tone (144 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 144 Pieces.
$5.59 / Package | SKU: FCR-1053
The Beadsmith Crimp Beads, Tube 1.5x1.5mm, Silver Plated (100 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 100 Pieces.
$1.99 / Package | SKU: FCR-1712
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = .
/ Package | SKU: FCL-6810
Beadalon Wire
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Spool.
$5.49 / Package | SKU: XCR-67833
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Tools and Other Supplies:

Xuron 4 In 1 Crimping Pliers - Works On 1, 2 And 3mm Crimps!
The Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
$6.29 / Package | SKU: XTL-5514
The Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose

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