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This necklace measures 23 inches long. For a necklace that is shorter or longer, simply adjust the length of beads and/or chain.
- Using your flush cutters, carefully cut two lengths of lucite chain that are each 10 links long. You will need to break off a few chain links. Set aside.
- Next cut a length of wire that is 14" long with your flush cutters. I have already included 3" onto each side to allow for crimping.
- Slide on a crimp tube and take your wire through the center of the last link of chain on one end of one length. Take it back through the crimp tube. Pull snug and crimp using your crimping pliers. Snip off any excess wire using your flush cutters.
- Now onto the beading wire, string on 3 black lava beads, 1 gold plated noodle bead and 3 more black lava beads.
- Next, string on a crimp tube, take your wire through the last link on one end of your second length of lucite chain. Pull snug and crimp your crimp tube using your crimping pliers. Snip off any excess wire using your flush cutters.
- Using your chain nose pliers, open one of the jump rings that come attached to your large oval clasp. Slip on the last link from one side of your necklace and close. Open the second jump ring and slide on the last lucite chain link from the other side and close.
- You're done!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
- AXC-5007 - Dazzle It! Tropical Punch Lucite Chain, Oval Cable Links 30x16mm, 15 Inches, Miranda
Project uses 14 inches. You will need 1 package.
- XCR-69893 - Beadalon Beading Wire Gold Color 19 Strand .018 Inch / 30 Feet
Project uses 14 inches. You will need 1 package.
- SPLV-08 - Real Black Lava Round Beads 8mm / 15 Inch Strand
Project uses 6 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FCL-1665 - Large Oval Lobster Clasp, with 2 Jump Rings 20x15mm, 1 Set, Gold Plated
Project uses 1 set. You will need 1 package.
- FCR-1258 - 22K Gold Plated Crimp Beads 1.8 x 1.5mm (144)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- BMB-4077 - 22K Gold Plated Long Curved Noodle Tube Beads 3mm x 100mm (4)
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