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by Ali on 11/21/12
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.
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
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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