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Exotic materials for every day
This modern classic adds polish to casual fashion.
by Jane Konkel
Published: May 14, 2010 A bone triangle capped with brass looks lovely hanging from unadorned chain, but a few plain loops to connect oxidized saucers asymmetrically makes this simple necklace a little more interesting.
Supplies - necklace 23 in. (58 cm)
- bone pendant
- 11 5 mm saucer beads
- 18 in. (46 cm) medium metal chain, 2 mm links
- 11 2-in. (4 cm) eye pins
- toggle clasp
- chainnose and roundnose pliers
- diagonal wire cutters
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| 1. On an eye pin, string a saucer bead. Make a plain loop. |
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2. Cut four pieces of chain: 2¼ in. (5.7 cm), 31/2 in. (8.9 cm), 43/4 in. (12.1 cm), and 7 in. (18 cm).
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3. Connect bead units and chains by opening (and closing) the loops of the bead units. For one side, connect three bead units, 31/2-in. chain, three bead units, and 43/4-in. chain. For the other side, connect 2¼-in. chain, three bead units, and 7-in. chain.
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4. Connect the loop of the pendant and the first bead unit of the three-unit section, and the end link of the 2¼-in. chain on the other side.
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5. Check the fit, and trim chain if necessary. On each end, use a bead unit to attach half of a toggle clasp.
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| Supplies from Michaels. Visit Michaels.com for store locations. Check your local bead store for supplies. To find the nearest store, visit beadshopfinder.com. |
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