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Fall into Fashion: Double Duty Necklace by Jackie Guerra From "Jewelry Making" episode DJMK-513

Host Jackie Guerra uses a mass of orange beads with different textures to create a versatile necklace that can be worn both short and long in this final segment of the 500 series of Jewelry Making.

Experience Level: Intermediate

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Host Jackie Guerra uses rich orange colors to create this lovely fall necklace that can be enjoyed all year long.

Materials --

6 strands of coral and jasper beads
8mm crystals in garnet and orange/watermelon colors
4mm "ruby" and orange/watermelon crystals
3mm "garnet" crystals
2 small gold jump rings
5 loop multi-strand clasp
Beading wire
Crimp beads
Jump ring
Pendant (optional)

Tools --

Wire cutters
Crimpling pliers
Jump ring pliers

	Figure A
	Figure B

1. Select beads and crystals for variety in size, texture, color and shape.

2. Design five strands for the necklace with these lengths: 14", 17", 19-1/2", 21-1/2", and 24" (figure A).

3. Cut five lengths of beading wire 36" long.

4. String the beads according to your design. This is the time to check the lengths, and the way they sit on your neck. Make any necessary adjustments.

5. Attach the strands of beads to each half of the multi-strand clasp using crimp beads. Thread some of the extra beading wire through a few beads on each end and trim off the excess.

6. Depending on how the necklace hangs, add a pendant from one of the strands of beads in the center (figure B). An antique earring that was repurposed for a pendant was used on this necklace.

RESOURCES :

Beads, crystals, pearls, jump rings, head pins & tools
Fire Mountain Gems and Beads
Website: www.firemountaingems.com

Euro Tool, Inc.
Website: www.eurotool.com