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This necklace measures 18 inches long but you can easily make it longer if you like.
- Cut 25 inches of wire. Please watch the video: How to Wire Wrap Beads onto a Nunn Design Open Frame Pendant.
- Based upon what you learned in the video, create the following rows of beads wrapped around the interior of the open frame pendant. Start at 1/3 of the way from the base of the pendant: 2 rows of seed beads - 13 beads long each, 1 row of rondelles - 6 beads long, 3 rows of seed beads - 13 beads long each, 1 row of rondelles - 6 beads long, and then 2 final rows of seed beads - 13 beads long each. Please note that you don't want your beads overcrowded, so if 12 beads "sit" better on your rows, then use 12 beads instead.
- Finish your wrapping the same way as shown in the video. Your focal pendant is done!
- Cut 18 inches of chain.
- Open a jump ring and link it to the top of your pendant. Close the jump ring. Feed the chain through the jump ring.
- Cut 4 inches of wire. Start to create a wrapped wire loop on one end but before doing the wrappings, slip the last chain link from one of the sides of your chain into your loop. Continue to make a wrapped wire loop. Trim off excess wire. Slip on a rondelle. Start to create a wrapped wire loop on the other side of the bead but before creating your wraps, slip on the loop part of the lobster clasp. Finish your wrappings and trim your wire.
- Repeat the previous step but instead of attaching another lobster clasp, attach a jump ring (make sure it is fully closed). Enjoy!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
- FCL-7521 - Nunn Design Lobster Clasps, Curve 12mm, 24K Antiqued Gold Plated (2 Pieces)
Project uses 1 piece(s). You will need 1 package(s).
- FJR-2065 - Nunn Design Antiqued 24kt Gold Plated Open Jump Rings Twist 8.5mm 17 Gauge (10 pcs)
Project uses 3 piece(s). You will need 1 package(s).
- CHA-0144 - Antiqued Gold Plated Cable Chain, 2x2.5mm, by Nunn Design Chain, by the Foot
Project uses 18 inches. You will need 2 package(s).
- PNT-328 - Open Frame, Oval Hammered Hoop 39x26mm, Antiqued Gold, by Nunn Design (1 Piece)
Project uses 1 piece(s). You will need 1 package(s).
- WCR-4201 - Artistic Wire, Copper Craft Wire 24 Gauge Thick, Antiqued Brass (20 Yard Spool)
Project uses 45 inches. You will need 1 package(s).
- BCP-3063 - Czech Glass Beads, Faceted Rondelle 3x5mm, Bronze Opaque, Gold Finish, by Raven's Journey (1 Strand)
Project uses 14 piece(s). You will need 1 package(s).
- JSK-0346 - Toho Round Seed Beads 11/0 #721 - Galvanized Blue Gold (8 Grams)
Project uses 1 tube. You will need 1 package(s).
RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
- XTL-5032 - The Beadsmith Wire Looping Pliers - Concave And Round Nose
- XTL-5450 - Xuron Jeweler's Super Fine Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
- XTL-5600 - Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - For Cutting Beading Wire (1 Piece)
- XTL-0020 - Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Chain Nose Jeweller's Pliers