Retired - Ultra Violet Butterfly Necklace

PROJECT N2177
Designer: Kat Silvia
Skill Level: Intermediate
Take flight with this ultra violet butterfly necklace. Twin swags of sterling silver purple chain surround a beautiful butterfly cabochon in this design.
Instructions

Note: Components and tools listed within this INSTRUCTIONS box and the printer-friendly PDF, if available, may have been discontinued since this project was published. Refer to the PURCHASE COMPONENTS and TOOLS AND OTHER SUPPLIES sections for current availability.

This necklace measures approximately 20 inches. To modify the length, simply adjust the length of chain on both sides respectively.
  1. Begin by adding a dab of glue to the glue on bail and attaching it to the top center of the cabochon. Set aside and allow to dry fully.
  2. Next you will cut the lengths of chain. Cut two lengths of sterling silver rolo chain, 5 inches each. Also cut a length 2 inches. Set aside.
  3. Cut the gemstone chain: two lengths of 9 beads; two lengths of 10 beads.
  4. Open one jump ring and attach it to one 5 inch length of rolo chain as well as to one lobster clasp. Close the jump ring.
  5. Move to the other side of this chain and attach another jump ring to the last link as well as to the end of one length of a 9 bead gemstone chain. Close the jump ring.
  6. Move to other side of this gemstone chain and use another jump ring to attach it to the length of 2 inch rolo chain. Close the jump ring.
  7. Next slide on the bail of the cabochon onto this chain. Move to the other side of this chain and attach another length of 9 bead gemstone chain using a jump ring. Close the jump ring.
  8. Move to the other side of this length of 9 bead gemstone chain and use a jump ring to attach the final length of rolo chain. Close the jump ring. On the other end of this chain attach one more jump ring.
  9. Finally you will attach the "swags" of gemstone chain. To do this, open one jump ring and attach one end of the 10 bead chain to the bottom loop of the first link of the 9 bead chain. Close the jump ring.
  10. Then move to the end of this length and open the jump ring attaching the 9 bead chain to the rolo chain and add on the final link of the 10 bead chain. Re-close the jump ring. Repeat this on the other side and you're all done.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • CHX-1356 - Sterling Silver Wire Wrapped Gemstone Chain, Glass Rondelles 3mm, 1 Inch, Purple
    Project uses 18 Inches. You will need 18 packages.

  • SPCB-1924 - Tempered Glass Oval Cabochon Purple Butterfly 30x40mm (1)
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • FCO-4226 - Aanraku, Glue-On Pendant Bails, Medium, 1 Piece, Sterling Silver
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • CHA-5226 - Sterling Silver Rolo Chain 2.4mm Wide - Bulk By The Foot
    Project uses 12 Inches. You will need 1 package.

  • FJR-03046 - Sterling Silver Open Jump Rings 4mm 21 Gauge (20)
    Project uses 12 Inches. You will need packages.

  • FCL-2121 - Sterling Silver Elegant Curved Lobster Clasps 11mm (2)
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • XTL-1054 - E6000 Industrial Strength Glue Adhesive (0.18 fl oz)
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
  • XTL-5600 - Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - Wire/Soft Flex
  • XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
  • XTL-5514 - Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
Additional Information
Theme Spring, Pets/Animals
Ingredients CHA-5226, FJR-03046, FCL-2121, XTL-1054,
Useful Techniques & Learning Guides

Purchase Components

Purchase the components needed to make this project. Change quantities as needed to make multiple pieces. This project is RETIRED. Please review project instructions carefully—some items may no longer be available for this project and will not be listed below. Tip: Save this project to your wishlist to easily return to project instructions.
Sterling Silver Rolo Chain 2.4mm, by the Foot
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = By the Foot.
$14.99 / Package | SKU: CHA-5226
Sterling Silver Open Jump Rings 4mm 21 Gauge (20 pcs)
You will need FJR-03046 package(s).
1 package = 20 Pieces.
$4.87 / Package | SKU: FJR-03046
Lobster Clasps, Curved 11mm, Sterling Silver (2 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 2 Pieces.
$6.09 / Package | SKU: FCL-2121
E6000 Industrial Strength Glue Adhesive (0.18 fl oz)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Piece.
$2.09 / Package | SKU: XTL-1054
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Tools and Other Supplies:

The Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
The Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
$6.29 / Package | SKU: XTL-5514

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