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Under The Sea Necklace
About this design:
I wanted to create a simple necklace to showcase these new Czech glass mermaid beads- I think they look great paired with the crystal chain!
What you’ll need: (buy products below)
- Czech Glass Mermaid Bead
- Crystal Bead Chain
- Gold Chain
- Headpin
- Crescent Focal
- Jump Rings
- Lobster Clasp
- Round Nose Pliers
Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Step 1: Use a jump ring to connect two 3" pieces of bead chain to the top of the crescent focal. Next, use jump rings to connect your desired length of gold chain to the bead chain. Attach a lobster clasp & jump ring to the ends of the chain. Slide the mermaid bead onto a headpin & make a loop at the top w/ round nose pliers. Attach to the bottom of the crescent focal with a jump ring. |
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Step 2: Slide the mermaid bead onto a headpin & make a loop at the top w/ round nose pliers. Attach to the bottom of the crescent focal with a jump ring. |
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Measurements: 4x2.5mm links
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On Jun 11, 2020 at 4:05 pm #
Beady Little Eyes says:Elaina – another lovely design. Love the Crescent filigree above her.and the simple design. Lovely
On Jun 11, 2020 at 8:24 pm #
Little Round Chick says:What would we do without Czech beads. Summer time beach wear!
On Jun 12, 2020 at 1:21 am #
007 says:NICE AND SIMPLE DESIGN. DO A CRAFT SHOW!
On Jun 12, 2020 at 4:35 pm #
BevB says:Very nice! Great for the summer.