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Southwest Sunset Bib Necklace

by Ali on 11/21/12

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About this design:

This is one of those projects I wanted to do for a long time. I had all the components picked out and just sitting in a jar on my desk … are you like that? I decided to make it one evening, thinking it would take me a few hours. Boy was I surprised! I completed this necklace in just around an hour. I love this combination of sparkle, and it reminds me of sunsets over the desert.

What you’ll need: (buy products below)

A complimentary combination of faceted crystal rondelles in 3mm, 4mm, and 6mm (go light on the 6mm)
Chain
4-1 link
Two 6" lengths of leather lace

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Step-by-Step Instructions:

Step 1:
Cut 8 16" lengths of beading wire. Attach 2 lengths each of the loops, individually crimping each one. I put my crystals in a pile together because I wanted a random order and mix. String on then crystals. I recommend using smaller ones at the ends so the piece will lay flat. The lengths of each strand are as follows starting from the inside:
6.5"
7.5"
8.5"
9"
9.75"
10.25"
11"
11.75

See Tip: Crimping Basics

Step 2:
Attach your necklace to the chain. I chose a Patricia Healey chain to match my links. I removed the front 2 links and the focal connector portion of the chain by spiraling them off the rings. That way I can use them in a later project. Then taking my 2 6" lengths of leather lacing, I knotted the link to the ring on the chain on both sides. Make sure to dab adhesive into the knot to securely hold it in place. Done!

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Soft Touch Premium Satin Silver .019" (Medium) 49 Strand Wire 30ft.

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Patricia Healey Copper Spiral Bar Chain Necklace

Measurements: 65mm bars, 18" necklace

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Read the comments (or add your own)

On Nov 21, 2012 at 3:43 pm #
CatPark says:

A-mazing! I love how the leather ties it all together!
On Nov 21, 2012 at 4:36 pm #
Frida says:

Gorgeous
On Nov 21, 2012 at 5:55 pm #
puppychick labratbecky says:

Perfect!
On Nov 21, 2012 at 6:25 pm #
PPR says:

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this necklace and I want to make it!
On Nov 21, 2012 at 10:32 pm #
NY Bella says:

Fab piece! You’ve inspired me!
On Nov 22, 2012 at 2:52 am #
Robin Alayne says:

Inspireing. Can’t wait to make this
On Nov 22, 2012 at 7:52 am #
Asia says:

Love it, simple but with the WOW factor
On Nov 22, 2012 at 9:51 am #
foxhill designs vt says:

Gorgeous!
On Nov 22, 2012 at 10:39 am #
VotreSante says:

Just Gorgeous!
On Nov 22, 2012 at 11:21 am #
Harmony on Strings says:

love how colorful…very pretty.
On Nov 22, 2012 at 1:39 pm #
JC Hamm says:

Love it , want it!!!!
On Nov 23, 2012 at 7:50 am #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:

Fabulous piece Ali!
On Dec 13, 2012 at 6:13 pm #
desert beader says:

Ambitious and wonderful piece
On Dec 14, 2012 at 1:22 am #
N radon says:

Ali- This bib necklace really impressed me. I love the elegant yet tribal look to it. NICE!
On Jan 11, 2013 at 10:37 am #
Evangelina says:

I love it!! Would be so pretty in bright orange (I like bright orange a lot)
Love the leather, looks very sophisticated.
On Jan 11, 2013 at 10:38 am #
Evangelina says:

In fact, I’m going to make one in bright orange. Better start shopping….
On Jan 11, 2013 at 1:44 pm #
Ali says:

I can’t wait to see what you come up with, please make sure to post it!
On Jan 12, 2013 at 6:27 pm #
Evangelina says:

I don’t think I can. I tried to post a picture of the ring I made, but it didn’t work. Something wrong with my iPad in Settings. Maybe I can figure it out.
On Jan 19, 2013 at 12:34 pm #
Panina says:

I am so impressed with your beautiful work! Your instructions are clear and well spoken which is greatly appreciated! Is there a way I could print out the steps for future use? (I am not quite internet savvy!) (-:
Thanks, Ali!
On Jan 15, 2014 at 10:13 am #
Rachel I says:

So beautiful, I miss the southwest sunrise and you captured it perfectly!
On Apr 14, 2014 at 1:43 pm #
K Marsden says:

love it
On Jun 24, 2014 at 2:49 am #
AnaMaria U says:

I want to make the SOUTHWEST SUNSET BIB NECKLACE BY ALI.
You have put the list we have to buy , but I am not sure if it is correct , because it does not appear the folowing ítems :
•4-1 link
•Two 6″ lengths of leather lace, how do I get them , please check the material so I can buy them .

Let me know what exactly I have to buy , please and the amount

Bset regards
ANA MARIA URZUA
On May 06, 2021 at 3:43 pm #
iSaraTex says:

I love how the chain is part of the design. I will base my design on yours with small opal beads, abalone/shell, pearls, Swarovski, copper, kyanite, quartz, and anything else I can find that shines, for an elegant layered version of your more tribal necklace.

First a blue version, then perhaps a pink version, with a crazy and mystifying use of color and bead type. You used such lovely findings and chain and incorporated them into your design. Huge thank you for getting my creative juices flowing.

I am attracted to shiny things, just like a bird, but do have a new-found appreciation for matte. If I am brave that day, I will work on combining the matte with the shiny… Thank you!