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These instructions will make a 17 inch necklace. To adjust the size, choose your desired length of finished chain.
- To see a similar bead weaving technique, please watch the video: How to Make the SuperDuo Medallion Earrings Using Cymbal Components. Based on what you have learned in the video, cut 2 feet of Fireline thread and create your bead woven medallion using the SuperDuo Serenity bead mix and gold tone Cymbal components. For this design variation, you will be adding on three Cymbal bead endings along the outer row of your bead weaving in the configuration shown in the photo.
- To attach your chain: Use flush cutters to cut the centermost link on your finished cable chain. Then use pliers to open an oval jump ring and slide on the end link on one side of your chain. Also slide on the loop of one of the Cymbal bead endings on your bead weaving. Repeat this step to attach your chain to the Cymbal bead ending located four SuperDuos over (see photo for reference).
- To hang your leaf charm: Open another jump ring and slide on the hole of your charm. Also slide on the third Cymbal bead ending on your bead weaving. Note: make sure the textured side of the leaf is facing the same direction as the textured sides of your Cymbal bead substitutes. Close the jump ring. All done!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
- BCT-688 - SuperDuo 2-Hole Czech Glass Beads, Serenity Mix, 2x5mm, 24g Tube
Project uses 20 beads. You will need 1 package.
- FCO-532 - Cymbal Bead Endings fit Superduo Beads, Remata, 5mm, 4 Pieces, 24kt Gold Plated
Project uses 3 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- BMB-0041 - Cymbal Bead Substitute for SuperDuo Beads, Varidi, 2-Hole 5x2mm, 10 Pieces, 24K Gold Plated
Project uses 4 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- DMRR-0528 - Miyuki Round Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, 8.5 Gram Tube, #528 White Ceylon
Project uses 21 beads. You will need 1 package.
- PND-3455 - 22K Gold Plated Stamping Textured Leaf Charms 18mm (20)
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
- XCR-1265 - FireLine Braided Beading Thread, 4lb Test and 0.005 Thick, 50 Yards, Smoke Gray
Project uses 2 feet. You will need 1 package.
- AXC-98924 - 22K Gold Plated Fine Cable Chain Necklace with Lobster Clasp - 2x1.8mm Links 16 Inches Long
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
- FJR-3921 - 22K Gold Plated Open Jump Rings Oval 21 Gauge 3x4mm (50)
Project uses 3 pieces. You will need 1 package.
RECOMMENDED TOOLS:- XTL-3006 - Beadsmith English Beading Needles Size 12 (4 Needles)
- XTL-0373 - Tulip Premium Scissors, Gold Handle 5 Inch, 1 Pair
- XTL-5600 - Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - For Cutting Beading Wire, 1 Piece
- XTL-0020 - Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Chain Nose Jeweller's Pliers
- XTL-0023 - Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Bent Chain Nose Jeweller's Pliers