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These instructions will give you a necklace that is 18 Inches. To modify the length, adjust the number of strung beads. If you would like a longer necklace you will need additional beads and bead caps for this project.
- Begin by cutting 24 inches of beading wire. Place a bead stopper about 2 inches from one end.
- String on one bead cap, one wood bead and one bead cap so that the two bead caps are surrounding the wood bead. Repeat this step 49 more times.
- String on one crimp tube. Thread the wire up through one closed jump ring and back down into the crimp tube. Pull snug and crimp the crimp tube. Snip any excess wire. Place a crimp cover over the crimp tube and close the crimp cover.
- Move to the other end of the necklace, remove the bead stopper and repeat the above step.
- On to one closed jump ring, attach one open jump ring and one lobster clasp. Close the jump ring.
- To the other end you will make a link of eight jump rings by opening and closing them. Attach the last jump ring to the closed jump ring at the end of the necklace.
- All done!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
- BWD-0197 - Pukalet Wood Beads, Dyed Smooth Round 8mm, 50 Pieces, Robles Brown Lacquer
Project uses 50 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- BMB-6454 - 22K Gold Plated Open Petal Flower Bead Caps 7mm (50)
Project uses 100 pieces. You will need 2 packages.
- FJR-5260 - 22K Gold Plated 6mm 19 Gauge Open Jump Rings (100)
Project uses 9 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FJR-07018 - Jump Rings, Closed 6mm Diameter 20 Gauge, 20 Pieces, Gold Plated
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FCL-2514 - Gold Plated Curved Lobster Clasps 12mm (10 Pieces)
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
- FCR-1056 - Bright Gold Tone Crimp Bead Covers 3mm (144)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FCR-1205 - Beadalon Gold Plated Crimp Tubes 1.3mm (75 Beads)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- XCR-5143 - Soft Flex, 21 Strand Fine Beading Wire .014 Inch Thick, 30 Feet, Satin Silver
Project uses 24 Inches. You will need 1 package.
RECOMMENDED TOOLS:- XTL-5511 - The Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
- XTL-5600 - Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - For Cutting Beading Wire, 1 Piece
- XTL-5608 - Xuron 4 In 1 Crimping Pliers - Works On 1, 2 And 3mm Crimps!
- XTL-3000 - Bead Stopper- Stop Beads Sliding Off Stringing Material