Pod Collage Necklace

by Ali on 03/07/13

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Project details:

The inspiration for this necklace was actually my mom. I had her birthday quickly approaching and wanted to make a great necklace that she could easily wear in the winter as well as the summer. I love to mix metals in designs, especially when I'm making something as a gift or to sell. Having 2 or more complimentary metals makes it so everyone can be happy :-) Wrapping the channel bead with WoolyWire was so easy and added fab texture. She loved it! Now I want to make one for myself. What do you like to fill in the channel beads?

↓ Step-by-step

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Supplies you’ll need:

2' of sterling silver chain (to be doubled over)
6" of hamilton gold chain (should be a larger chain)
hook
your favorite color in WoolyWire
channel bead or channel bead charm
trinkets - flower crystal charm, large & small poppy pod charm, lamp work glass bead
collection of textured rings for attaching trinkets and beads

Step-by-Step Instructions:

Step 1

To create the neck chain, take the 2' of silver chain and double over. Drop the 2 ends through one of the holes of the dianthus link. Pull through until just a little of the fold of chain is left on the other side of the link. Do a lark's head knot using the chain.

See Tip: Tying a Lark's Head Knot

Step 2

Connect the silver chain ends to the hook using WoolyWire. Wrap a bunch so you can see the color and for stability.

See Tip: Wire Wrap a Charm

Step 3

Take the larger chain in hamilton gold attach to the open hole on the dianthus link. Attach a large rope jump ring to the opposite end of the chain, this is for the hook to attach to.

See Tip: Closing A Jump Ring

Step 4

Take your channel bead and wrap with WoolyWire until filled.
Group your trinkets and beads to be clustered as the focal and begin attach using your selection of jump rings. I attached mine just off center on the gold chain.