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This necklace measures approximately 16 inches. To modify the length, simply adjust the length of leather cord respectively.
- Begin by cutting 15 inches of leather cord.
- To one end of the leather attach one leather crimp cord end. Slip it on to the end, and using the Xuron 4 in 1 crimping pliers crimp the center of the cord end to pinch it around the leather.
- Open one jump ring and attach the crystal charm to the loop of the bail charm. Close the jump ring.
- Next, on the to leather string on the beads in this order: 1 flag bead, 1 tube bead, 1 baule bead, 1 tube bead, 1 flag bead, 1 tube bead, 1 spacer bail with the crystal on it, 1 tube bead, 1 flag bead, 1 tube bead, 1 baule bead, 1 tube bead, and 1 flag bead.
- Move to the unfinished side of the leather and add a crimp cord end as done earlier.
- Open one jump ring and attach the eye portion of the clasp the the crimp cord end. Close the jump ring.
- Move to the other side of the necklace and attach the hook portion of the clasp using one last jump ring. Close up the jump ring and you're all done!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
- BMB-918 - TierraCast Baule Bead, Hammered Triangle Flag 10x13mm, 2 Pieces, Bright Gold Plated
Project uses 4 pieces. You will need 2 packages.
- BMB-915 - TierraCast Baule Bead, Dual Hammered Half Circles 10x14mm, 2 Pieces, Bright Gold Plated
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- BMB-924 - TierraCast Spacer Bead, Hammered Tube 5.5x10.8mm. 2 Pieces, Bright Gold Plated
Project uses 6 pieces. You will need 3 packages.
- BMB-906 - TierraCast Spacer Bail, Hammered with Loop 3x12mm, 2 Pieces, Bright Gold Plated
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
- PND-900 - TierraCast Pewter Frame Pendant, with 10mm Austrian Crystal Cushion, 1 Piece, Bright Gold Plated
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
- FJR-5250 - 22K Gold Plated Open Jump Rings 5mm 20 Gauge (100)
Project uses 3 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FCR-9014 - Cord Ends, Fancy Crimp Style with Loop, Fits 2mm Cord, 20 Pieces, Gold Plated
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FCL-900 - TierraCast Clasp, Hammered Hook & Eye 14mm, 1 Set, Bright Gold Plated
Project uses 1 Set. You will need 1 package.
- CHY-1515 - Genuine Leather Cord, Round 1.5mm, By the Yard, Natural Black
Project uses 15 Inches. You will need 1 package.
RECOMMENDED TOOLS:- XTL-5511 - The Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
- XTL-5514 - The Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
- 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!