Retired - Summer Citrus Necklace

PROJECT N787
Designer: Julie Bean
Skill Level: Intermediate
Lemon and lime colors pair nicely in this long casual necklace. The green sea glass beads have been wire wrapped with a subtle spiral design and the Austrian crystal yellow opal round beads add just the right amount of sparkle.
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.

You will also need a ruler for this project. The finished necklace will measure around 34 inches long.
  1. Please begin by watching the video: How to Create an Easy Wire Spiral around a Bead. In the video you will learn how to wire wrap your sea glass beads. Please make a total of 7 of these beads.
  2. Next, cut a 2 inch length of beading wire. Create a wrapped wire loop on one end, place a yellow Austrian crystal round bead on the wire, create a wrapped wire loop on the other end and then trim off excess wire. The first part of the video you watched earlier will show you how to make the stand alone wrapped wire loop on your cut length of wire. Make a total of 6 of these.
  3. Using jump rings to connect your beads, link them together in the following order: 3 yellow beads, 7 sea glass, 3 yellow.
  4. Connect the end link of your chain to the end yellow bead (with a jump ring). Repeat on the other side of the necklace.
  5. All done, enjoy!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • SWC-08565 - Austrian Crystal, 5000 Round Beads 8mm, 8 Pieces, Yellow Opal
    Project uses 6 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • BGL-10312 - Cultured Sea Glass, Semi Freeform Nugget Beads 16-20x12mm, 1 Strand, Olive Green
    Project uses 7 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • CHA-99937 - Silver Plated Long Short Dapped Curb Chain 5mm - Bulk By The Foot
    Project uses 2 feet. You will need 2 packages.

  • FJR-3911 - Silver Plated Open Jump Rings 4mm 20 Gauge (50)
    Project uses 14 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • WCR-2230 - Artistic Wire, Silver Plated Craft Wire 22 Gauge Thick, 8 Yard Spool, Tarnish Resistant Silver
    Project uses 72 inches. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
  • XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
  • XTL-5514 - Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
  • XTL-5600 - Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - Wire/Soft Flex
Additional Information
Theme Summer
Ingredients CHA-99937, FJR-3911, WCR-2230,

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.
Silver Plated Long & Short Dapped Curb Chain, 5mm, by the Foot
You will need 2 package(s).
1 package = By the Foot.
$3.45 / Package | SKU: CHA-99937
Silver Plated Open Jump Rings 4mm 20 Gauge (50 pcs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 50 Pieces.
$2.25 / Package | SKU: FJR-3911
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
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Tools and Other Supplies:

The Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
The Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
$6.49 / Package | SKU: XTL-5514

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