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These instructions will make a finished necklace approximately 17" long. Be sure to include at least 6 additional inches of wire to allow for
crimping, two or three inches for each side.
- Measure 24 inches of your wire and cut using your flush cutters.
- Next, string on your clasp then loop the beading wire back through the crimp bead (you want a short tail of about 3 inches of beading wire). Pull snug so that you have a small loop.
- Using your crimp pliers, crimp your crimp bead. Snip off any excess beading wire from the short tail using your flush cutter.
- String on one large briolette bead followed by a smaller one. Repeat this sequence 8 times, ending with one large briolette bead.
- Once you've strung all your beads, take the end of your wire and string it through another crimp bead. Add a jump ring and loop the wire back into the crimp bead.
- Using your crimp pliers, crimp your crimp bead. Snip off any excess beading wire.
- Your necklace is now ready!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
- XCR-69543 - Beadalon Wire Satin Gold 19 Strand .015 Inch / 30Ft
Project uses 24 inches. You will need 1 package.
- BCP-11015 - Glass Faceted Teardrop Briolette Beads 12x8mm - Wine Red (4)
Project uses 8 pieces. You will need 2 packages.
- BCP-11005 - Glass Faceted Teardrop Briolette Beads 9x6mm - Wine Red (4)
Project uses 8 pieces. You will need 2 packages.
- FCR-1206 - Beadalon Gold Plated Crimp Tubes 1.5mm (65 Beads)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FCL-1571 - 22K Gold Plated Spring Ring Clasps 7mm (25)
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
- FJR-4016 - 22K Gold Plated Closed Jump Rings 5mm 21 Gauge (20)
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
RECOMMENDED TOOLS:- XTL-5600 - Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - Wire/Soft Flex
- XTL-5265 - Mighty Crimping Pliers Large Crimpers For 3mm Crimps