How to make a mixed material lariat necklace

Do you like lariat necklaces? I think they are really elegant and kind of sexy. We have done some lariat tutorials in the past but this one is a bit different. It is made using a small piece of chain which hangs in the middle of a beaded strand like a pendant. I really like beading projects because they take time and patience, perfect for passing the time inside. This tutorial contains affiliate links.

You’ll need the following tools and materials to make your mixed material lariat:

1: Tiger tail wire. Cut it to your desired length (plus a bit extra). I think lariat necklaces look best when not too long.

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2: One lobster clasp.

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3: Four crimp beads.

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4: Three smaller jump rings. One slightly larger than the other two.

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5: One large jump ring.

6: A length of chain, approximately 10cm long (3.9 inches).

7: Beads of your choice. I used green and yellow glass beads.

8: Pliers. I used cutting pliers, flat nose filers and round nose pliers.

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Follow these steps to make your own mixed material lariat necklace:

1: Add crimps to the end of the wire.

2: Add a jump ring and fold the tiger tail wire around the jump ring. Thread the end of the wire through the crimp beads.

3: Squash the crimps using the flat nose pliers.

4: Add the beads in your desired pattern.

5: Once your strand is fully beaded add the remaining crimp beads.

6: Add the other small jump ring and thread the end of the wire back through the crimp beads and the first few glass beads.

7: Squash the crimp beads using the flat nose pliers.

8: Trim the remaining wire using the cutting pliers.

9: Add the clasp to one side of the beaded strand.

10: Add the third smaller jump ring to one end of the necklace.

11: Add the large jump ring to the top of the piece of chain and then close it.

12: Add the chain to the beaded strand to finish the necklace off.

Now your necklace is finished! What colour will you make yours in?

Here is another one I made using mixed glass seed beads.

Here are some other lariat tutorials:

• Circle charm lariat
• Beaded triangle lariat
• Clip on lariat charm
• Belt/lariat tutorial
• A leather wrap lariat
• Pearl charm chain lariat

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