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Tribal Sunset Necklace
About this design:
The possibilities are endless with these focal components! These two pieces felt similar to me, so I decided to stack them :)
Buy the supplies:
The products in this design are listed below.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Step 1: Wire wrap a bunch of combinations of charms using 3mm melons and Czech faceted teardrops. |
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Step 2: Lay out all of your components, charms & tassels. I recommend taking a picture. |
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Step 3: Begin attaching your charms using a jump ring. See Tip: Closing A Jump Ring |
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Step 4: When you get to the tassels, slip a jump ring through the top just above the binding and attach to the focal. Sometimes it is helpful to slide a pin through first. |
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Step 5: Now that all of the charms are attached, lay your focals on your mat in the positioning you want them to be in for your necklace. |
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Step 6: Secure your bottom and top focal together using 4 double links of chain on each side. This chain is secure, has texture and is unsoldered. Open and close the links just like you would a jump ring. See Tip: Closing A Jump Ring |
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Step 7: Finish your necklace by making 2 wire wrapped bead links attaching to the link loops on the top focal to the double cable chain. You can either make your necklace long enough to slip over your head or add a larger lobster clasp. |
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Measurements: 2mm hole 2mm thick
Measurements: 7mm links
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On Mar 03, 2016 at 5:30 pm #
puppychick labratbecky says:Love it!
On Mar 03, 2016 at 5:34 pm #
dolllady aka Pam says:Another “beadie” loving it, also.
On Mar 03, 2016 at 7:40 pm #
Beauty Sought Khristin says:I LOVE this! I was looking at these new items and was fantasizing about how I’d use them. This is great!
On Mar 03, 2016 at 8:13 pm #
Lonnie G says:Very nice. It reminds me of a vintage piece I am about to sell on my site. Nice job putting it together.
On Mar 03, 2016 at 9:05 pm #
Nancy Mc says:Ali,you have outdone yourself with this. It makes me think of a warrior princess.
I don’t mind telling you that you took reasonably priced findings,and made a very high end looking design.
On Mar 03, 2016 at 9:43 pm #
kye says:Very unique and very cool!
On Mar 04, 2016 at 7:32 am #
Asia says:Totally different that you first one and I agree with Nancy MC, so great to see you back and with such great designs
On Mar 05, 2016 at 1:44 pm #
KatsAllThat says:A wonderful design with strong ethnic appeal.
On Mar 11, 2016 at 10:34 am #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Wow. Great design.
On Mar 30, 2016 at 6:53 pm #
Lesli MC says:Omgosh I absolutely love this necklace!!
On Mar 30, 2018 at 5:43 pm #
mammakett says:Ali, I love this design, necklace. You are so talented.
I enjoy looking at your designs when they pop-up on this website.
Thanks for the inspiring designs.