Retired - Spire Shell Necklace

Name: Retired - Spire Shell Necklace
Brand: Beadaholique
SKU: N8047
Availability: InStock

PROJECT N8047

Designer: Alexandra Smith

Skill Level: Beginner

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Capture the rustic beauty of the ocean with this wire wrapped necklace featuring TierraCast elements and 8mm Alexandrite cultured sea glass beads. The design is made using both simple and wrapped wire loops with 20 gauge artistic wire and antiqued silver rolo chain.

Instructions

Note: Components and tools listed within this INSTRUCTIONS box and the printer-friendly PDF, if available, may have been discontinued since this project was published. Refer to the PURCHASE COMPONENTS and TOOLS AND OTHER SUPPLIES sections for current availability.

These instructions will make a 26 inch necklace. For a longer or shorter necklace, choose your desired length of chain. If you wish to use a clasp, we recommend a lobster clasp and jump ring.

Use flush cutters to cut 2 inches of wire.
On one end of the wire, make a simple wire loop.
Onto the wire, slide one bead cap with the wide end facing away from the loop. Then slide on one 8mm cultured sea glass bead. Slide on another bead cap with the wide end facing toward the bead.
Once your second bead cap has been added, make another simple wire loop.
Repeat steps 1 through 4 to create another beaded link.
Use pliers to open a loop on one of your beaded links the same way you would open a jump ring, and slide on a loop of your other beaded link. Close the loop.
Use flush cutters to cut 26 inches of rolo chain.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 to start your third beaded link. Once your second bead cap has been added, make a wrapped wire loop. Before coiling the wrap closed, slide on the two end links of your chain. Close the wrap.
Repeat step 6 to connect your beaded link and chain from the previous step to your other two beaded links.
Now open the end loop of your first beaded link and slide on the loop of your shell charm. Close the loop. Enjoy your necklace!

WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)

PNT-189 - Pewter Pendant, Spindle 55mm, Antiqued Silver Plated, 1 Piece, By TierraCast
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

BMB-300 - TierraCast Pewter, Bead Cap with Lotus Pattern 3.5x7.5mm, 2 Pieces, Antiqued Silver Plated
Project uses 6 pieces. You will need 3 packages.

WCR-2230 - Artistic Wire, Silver Plated Craft Wire 22 Gauge Thick, 8 Yard Spool, Tarnish Resistant Silver
Project uses 6 inches. You will need 1 package.

CHA-9705 - Antiqued Silver Plated Round Rolo Chain 2mm Bulk By The Foot
Project uses 26 inches. You will need 3 packages.

BGL-01054 - Cultured Sea Glass, Round Beads 8mm, 26 Pieces, Alexandrite Purple
Project uses 3 pieces. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:

XTL-5600 - Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - For Cutting Beading Wire, 1 Piece
XTL-0034 - Wubbers Classic Series Round Nose Quality Jeweller's Pliers
XTL-0020 - Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Chain Nose Jeweller's Pliers

Additional Information

Theme	Yoga, Vintage Look, Summer, Nautical
Ingredients	PNT-189, BMB-300, WCR-2230, CHA-9705, BGL-01054,

Useful Techniques & Learning Guides

How to Create a Simple Wire Loop
How to Cut Jewelry Wire
How to Make a Wrapped Wire Loop
How to Open and Close a Jump Ring
Product Guide: Choosing Wire for Wire Wrapping, Wire Looping, and Wire Jewelry
Wire Gauge Guide
Wire Wrapping 101: Wire Wrapping Tips for Jewelry Making

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.

Pewter Pendant, Spindle 55mm, Antiqued Silver Plated, 1 Piece, By TierraCast

            Pewter Pendant, Spindle 55mm, Antiqued Silver Plated, 1 Piece, By TierraCast
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Piece.

                $5.29
            
             / Package | SKU: PNT-189

TierraCast Pewter, Bead Cap with Lotus Pattern 3.5x7.5mm, Antiqued Silver Plated (2 Pieces)

            TierraCast Pewter, Bead Cap with Lotus Pattern 3.5x7.5mm, Antiqued Silver Plated (2 Pieces)
        
You will need 3 package(s).
1 package = 2 Pieces.

                $2.20
            
             / Package | SKU: BMB-300

Artistic Wire, Silver Plated Craft Wire 22 Gauge Thick, Tarnish Resistant Silver (8 Yard Spool)

            Artistic Wire, Silver Plated Craft Wire 22 Gauge Thick, Tarnish Resistant Silver (8 Yard Spool)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Spool.

                $8.75
            
             / Package | SKU: WCR-2230

Antiqued Silver Plated Rolo Chain, 2mm, by the Foot

            Antiqued Silver Plated Rolo Chain, 2mm, by the Foot
        
You will need 3 package(s).
1 package = By The Foot.

                $2.89
            
             / Package | SKU: CHA-9705

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Cultured Sea Glass, Round Beads 8mm, Alexandrite Purple (26 Pieces)

            Cultured Sea Glass, Round Beads 8mm, Alexandrite Purple (26 Pieces)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Strand.

                $3.99
            
             / Package | SKU: BGL-01054