Retired - Zen Agate Necklace

PROJECT N728
Designer: Julie Bean
Skill Level: Beginner
In the Zen Agate Necklace translucent green, yellow, and white agate swirl beautifully together in a bold faceted tube bead. Accenting the tube bead is a sleek gold beading chain and delicate lobster clasp.
Instructions

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With the ingredients in this project you can make up to a 24.5 inch necklace. In the first step of this project, cut your beading chain to your desired length. The instructions make a 17.5 inch necklace if you do not adjust the chain length.
  1. Cut a 17 inch length of beading chain.
  2. Attach a crimp bead with loop to one end of the chain.
  3. Slide your long faceted tapered tube agate bead onto the chain.
  4. Attach a crimp bead with loop to the other end of the beading chain.
  5. Open a jump ring and attach it to one of the crimp beads with loops. Close the jump ring.
  6. On the other side of the necklace open another jump ring and attach it to the crimp tune with loop and the jump ring attached to your lobster clasp. Close the jump ring.
  7. That's it! All done.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • FCL-2531 - 22K Gold Plated Sleek Lobster Claw Clasps 12mm (10)
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • FCR-1321 - 22K Gold Plated Cord Ends / 2 x 3mm Crimp Beads W Loop (100)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FJR-5250 - 22K Gold Plated Open Jump Rings 5mm 20 Gauge (100)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • CHA-99996 - Bright Gold Plated Fine Snake Beading Chain 1mm Bulk By The Foot
    Project uses 17 inches. You will need 2 packages.

  • SPAG-21 -
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
  • XTL-5200 - Standard Size Beading Crimping Pliers (For 2x2mm & 2x1mm Crimp Beads)
  • XTL-5600 - Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - Wire/Soft Flex
  • XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
Additional Information
Ingredients FCL-2531, FCR-1321, FJR-5250, CHA-99996,

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.
Lobster Clasps, Straight 12mm, 22K Gold Plated (10 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 10 Pieces.
$11.35 / Package | SKU: FCL-2531
Cord Ends, Crimp Beads with Loop 3x2mm, 22K Gold Plated (100 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 100 Pieces.
$21.99 / Package | SKU: FCR-1321
22K Gold Plated Open Jump Rings 5mm 20 Gauge (100 pcs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 100 Pieces.
$4.87 / Package | SKU: FJR-5250
22K Gold Plated Fine Snake Beading Chain, 1mm, by the Foot
You will need 2 package(s).
1 package = By the Foot.
$1.89 / Package | SKU: CHA-99996
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Tools and Other Supplies:

The Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose

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