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Need a new necklace? Look no further than this tutorial!
Here’s a new necklace you can make and customise to your liking. It uses memory wire and chain to make a layered effect for extra visual interest.
Here’s what you need to make this necklace:
1: Pliers. I used my cutting pliers, round nose pliers and flat nose pliers.
2: Two half circle pieces of necklace length memory wire.
3: Two pieces of chain that, when measured together, are long enough to fit around your neck.
4: Six jump rings.
5: A lobster clasp.
6: Beads. I used yellow glass beads.
Follow these steps to make your necklace:
1: Curl one end of one of the pieces of memory wire using the round nose pliers to form a loop.
2: Add beads to the wire until there is approximately 1cm left unbeaded.
3: Curl the other end of the wire using the round nose pliers again to secure the beads in place.
4: Repeat steps 1 to 3 for the second piece of memory wire.
5: Attach the two pieces of memory wire together using two of the jump rings.
6: Attach one of the pieces of chain to one side of the memory wire arches using another of the jump rings.
7: Repeat step six for the other side of the necklace attaching the second piece of chain.
8: Attach the lobster clasp to one side of the necklace using one of the remaining two jump rings.
9: Attach the last jump ring to the other side of the necklace to finish it off.
Now your new necklace is ready to wear!
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Here’s how to make a pair of cute beaded chain earrings!
These earrings are made using soft wire and beads to make a chunky chain that dangles from each ear. These really cute earrings are fun to make and look so fun.
You’ll need these tools and materials to make these earrings:
1: Pliers. I used my cutting pliers (left), flat nose pliers (right) and round nose pliers (middle) to make these earrings.
2: Some thin soft wire. I used six pieces (approx 7cm long) of wire that I recycled from an old project.
3: Some beads. I used green and gold glass e-beads.
Gold beads: https://amzn.to/3S3zwfi
Green beads: https://amzn.to/3QTdMlj
4: Two small jump rings.
5: Two earring hooks.
Follow these steps to make your chunky bead chain hoops:
1: Take a piece of wire and curl one end around the round nose pliers.
2: Add beads to the wire until there is 1cm left without beads.
3: Put the end of the wire back through the first loop you made.
4: Curl the other end of the wire so that the beaded circle is closed.
5: Make another beaded circle, thread it through the first circle you made before you secure it closed.
6: Make a third beaded circle and attached it to the first two so that you have a chain of three.
7: Repeat steps 1 to 6 for the second earring.
8: Attach the earring hooks to the top of each chain using the small jump rings.
Now your chain earrings are finished and ready to wear!!!
Here is a four link version I made as well
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This necklace is special! Make one of your own today.
This necklace looks amazing, it’s a really cool way to use your favorite drop beads.
You will need the following tools and materials to make your necklace:
1:Pliers. You will need your flat nose pliers and round nose pliers.
2: Two pieces of chain to form the length of your necklace.
3: Two pieces of wire or two eye pins, one longer than the other.
4: A toggle clasp.
5: Four jump rings.
6: Beads of your choice. I used some frosted blue glass beads and a turquoise droplet bead.
Follow these steps to make your necklace:
1: If you are using wire, make a loop at the end of the longer piece of the wire.
2: Add the beads to the wire until there is only 1cm left without beads.
3: Create a loop at the other end of the wire.
4: Create a loop at the end of the shorter piece of wire.
5: Add the turquoise bead to the wire.
6: Create a loop at the other end of the wire using the round nose pliers to secure the bead on the wire.
7: Bend the longer beaded wire into a U shape and attach the drop bead to the inside of the U.
8: Attach each piece of chain to either side of the beaded U shape using two of the jump rings.
9: Attach each component of the toggle clasp to either end of the chain to finish the necklace. Secure them in place using the two remaining jump rings.
Now your necklace is finished!
Here’s another one I made with a longer U and a glass feature bead.
