Spring Pastels Necklace Set

Step 1

Cut the chain to your desired length, add an extra 1/2"-3/4". Slide the beads on in the order shown.

Step 2

Image 1: Finish the chain by using a fold-over crimp end or a crimp end. Fold the last 1/2" chain in half. Add a dot of super glue to the crimp end. Slide the folded chain into the crimp end. Image 2: Use flat-nose pliers to crimp the end. Make sure it is nice and tight. Trim the short tail of chain off, if there is any sticking out of the crimped end.

Step 3

To wire wrap the teardrops, Image 1: Cut a 6" piece of wire. Feed it through the teardrop hole. Bring a short piece of wire to meet the other at the top of the teardrop and pinch them together. Image 2: Wrap the shorter piece of wire around the base of the other once or twice. Trim off the short wire tail. Image 3: Use round-nose pliers to create a loop at the top. Image 4: Start wrapping the wire around the base of the loop and continue down. I wrapped the wire 6 times. Image 5: Bring the wire up across the front and wrap it around the base of the loop twice. Trim any excess wire.

Step 4

Create 2 bead links using the leftover Czech glass rondelles, and slide 3 rondelles onto an eye pin. Create a loop at the opposite end with round-nose pliers or a looper tool. Attach the bead links to the wire-wrapped teardrop with a jump ring. Attach the earring to the ear wire by opening the ear wire loop.

See Tip: Wire Wrap a Bead Link