Jewelry Making: Amber, Copper and Gold Multi Strand Necklace

August 14, 2012

Jewelry Making: Amber, Copper and Gold Multi Strand Necklace

August 14, 2012

 

Jewelry Making: Amber, Copper and Gold Multi Strand Necklace

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Here is a necklace I made about this time last year for Cousin Corporation of America. It is easy to make with it’s basic stringing techniques but with a high end look because of the multiple strands and mix of metal finishes. A perfect compliment to your fall wardrobe.

All beads and chain were provided by Cousin Corporation of America.

 

Supplies:

  • 100″ Small Oval Chain- Antique Gold
  • Beadalon Bead Stringing Wire – Gold
  • Amber Seed Bead mix
  • 45 piece 6MM Rondelle Copper
  • Round Jetons
  • Glass Beads 13.5″ Topaz Glass Mix
  • Glass Beads 100 piece 6MM Round Metallic Brown
  • Findings 8 set Closure Pack – Copper
  • Gold or copper crimp beads
  • Crimping tool
  • Bead Stops
  • Wire cutters

 

Jewelry Making: Amber, Copper and Gold Multi Strand Necklace

 

Cut four strands of beading wire to approximately 32 inches.

Bead one strand with the bead mix shown above. Don’t forget to use the bead stops to keep your beads on the beading wire.

 

 

Jewelry Making: Amber, Copper and Gold Multi Strand Necklace

 

Bead the remaining three strands with a random mix of the smaller beads as shown.

 

Jewelry Making: Amber, Copper and Gold Multi Strand Necklace

 

Using the crimp beads and crimp tool attach the four beaded strands to the toggle clasp ends.

 

Jewelry Making: Amber, Copper and Gold Multi Strand Necklace

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To attach the chain cut two lengths of chain to a length a bit shorter than the finished necklace and attach them to the clasp with small copper jump rings.

A perfect necklace for many of your fall outfits!

Vicki O'Dell

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  • Linda July 15, 2014 at 9:15 pm

    I really love your workmanship. As a beginner I think this is somethind I can handle.

    • Vicki O'Dell July 20, 2014 at 1:59 pm

      I’m sure you can handle it Linda! 🙂

  • Diana August 17, 2012 at 11:10 am

    Very beautiful, I LOVE it!

    • Vicki O'Dell August 17, 2012 at 11:15 am

      Thank you Diana! I’d love to send it to you if you’d like to have it. Send your address to me via either twitter, facebook or email and I’ll send it to you.

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