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With the ingredients in this project you can make up to a 24.5 inch necklace. In the first step of this project, cut your beading chain to your desired length. The instructions make a 17.5 inch necklace if you do not adjust the chain length.
- Cut a 17 inch length of beading chain.
- Attach a crimp bead with loop to one end of the chain.
- Slide your long faceted tapered tube agate bead onto the chain.
- Attach a crimp bead with loop to the other end of the beading chain.
- Open a jump ring and attach it to one of the crimp beads with loops. Close the jump ring.
- On the other side of the necklace open another jump ring and attach it to the crimp tune with loop and the jump ring attached to your lobster clasp. Close the jump ring.
- That's it! All done.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
- FCL-2531 - 22K Gold Plated Sleek Lobster Claw Clasps 12mm (10)
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
- FCR-1321 - 22K Gold Plated Cord Ends / 2 x 3mm Crimp Beads W Loop (100)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FJR-5250 - 22K Gold Plated Open Jump Rings 5mm 20 Gauge (100)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- CHA-99996 - Bright Gold Plated Fine Snake Beading Chain 1mm Bulk By The Foot
Project uses 17 inches. You will need 2 packages.
- SPAG-21 -
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
RECOMMENDED TOOLS:- XTL-5200 - Standard Size Beading Crimping Pliers (For 2x2mm & 2x1mm Crimp Beads)
- XTL-5600 - Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - Wire/Soft Flex
- XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose