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Abalone Beach Necklace
About this design:
For this design, I made a focal using this U-Shaped pendant, Abalone Rounds, and a turquoise spike. This is one of my favorite color combinations, and I especially love how each of the Abalone beads are a bit different- it adds another level of uniqueness to the necklace.
What you’ll need: (buy products below)
- Gold Chain
- Gold Jump Rings
- Turquoise Spike Focal
- Gold 22 Gauge Wire
- Super Glue
- Round Nose Pliers
- Gold U-Shaped Focal
- Czech glass Rondelles
- Abalone 4.5mm Rounds
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Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Step 1: Wrap a piece of wire around the loop at the top of the U-focal. |
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Step 2: Slide on 5 abalone rounds, the turquoise spike, and 5 more rounds. Loop the wire around the other end. I put a small drop of glue at the base of the turquoise point to keep it from swinging around, but this is optional. |
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Step 3: Attach the chain to the focal with jump rings. Make links with the Czech glass & abalone & attach directly to the chain- spaced out evenly. |
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Measurements: 4x2.5mm links
| per foot: $1.40 |
↳ Also available as: 25 ft spool
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On Jun 26, 2020 at 12:29 am #
BevB says:Very unique!
On Jun 26, 2020 at 8:56 am #
Beady Little Eyes says:Love the openness and colors. Very pretty.
On Jun 26, 2020 at 11:44 am #
Crystal Canary says:Nice use of U-shape focal. Your designs are always light & airy–perfect for this time of the year.