Long necklace
Long necklaces are all the
rage this year! 36" to 72" are
fun and versatile. You can
wear it long or wrap it a
couple times or many times
for a layered look. Mixed
materials are the trend.
We made ours with
Amozonite, Shell and wood
beads linked with chain. This
is a great look for Spring and
Summer. For a variation try
weaving ribbon through the
chain.
Materials
" 36" - large link chain
" 1 - Toggle Clasp
" 1 pkg - 2" eyepins (they are firmer than
the 1.5")
" 10 - faceted amazonite ovals
" 4 - faceted amazonite rectangles
" 10-small mother of pearl ovals
" 5-large mother of pearl ovals
" 10 - 6mm wood beads
" 10 - 10mm wood beads
Tools
" Wirecutter
" Round-nose Pliers
" Chain-nose Pliers
Step One
Cut Chain into 4" pieces.We ended up with 8 since the
links were large
we lost a little with each cut.
Step Two
Open one eyepin gently to the
sideand attach it to the end of the
chain.
Step Three
add a bead to the eyepin and make a
loop on the other side.
Step Four
attach another eyepin and
continue to add beads and
eyepins creating a
chain effect until you have
acheived your desired design.
Step Five
Make a loop with the last eyepin and attach it to
another piece of the
chain.
Step Six
Repeat as desired until all the chain is used.
Step Seven
Add Clasp with an eyepin and a bead,
or another series of beads if you desire
extra length.