Looplink Set in Glacier

Name: Looplink Set in Glacier
Brand: Beadaholique
SKU: S8002
Availability: OutOfStock

PROJECT S8002

Designer: Alexandra Smith

Skill Level: Intermediate

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Cool hues of purple and blue weave icily into this necklace and earring set. Hand-beaded connectors and wire wrapped Czech fire polish beads are linked with Nunn Design textured cable chain.

Instructions

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This necklace measures 23.5 inches total. It can also be worn as a wrap-around bracelet that fits three times around a 7 inch wrist. To modify the length, adjust the number of units woven and beads wire wrapped respectively. By following the instructions below, you will make one earring. Repeat step 11 to make the second earring.

Please watch the video: How to Make a Beaded Connector Link. In this video, you will learn how to bead weave Toho Demi Round seed beads, Czech glass 2-hole Rulla beads, and Czech fire polish beads into a figure-8 link. You will also see how to assemble an earring using this technique.
Using what you have learned in the video, create one beaded connector link as shown in the video (you will be using a blue and purple palette instead of bronze and gold).
Using flush cutters, cut 1 inch of chain.
Then cut 3 inches of 22 gauge wire and make a wrapped wire loop. String on one 8mm blue bead, and make another wrapped wire loop, wrapping the loop onto the end link of your inch of chain before closing the wrap.
Open the first link of the chain as you would a jump ring. Slide it onto one side of your beaded connector link between the fourth and fifth 8/0 beads (see photo for reference). Close the link.
Cut another 1 inch section of chain, and attach it to the other side of your beaded connector link in the same manner as you did in step 5. This completes one unit.
Repeat steps 2-6 six times for a total of seven units.
Take the free end link of chain on one side of one unit and open it the same way you would open a jump ring. Slide it onto the wrapped wire loop on the free end of your second unit. Close the link. Repeat this step 6 times to connect all 7 units. See photo for reference.
To attach one side of your clasp, open the last link of chain attached to your beaded connector on one side of the necklace. Slide on the loop of half of your hook clasp. Close the link.
To attach the other side of your clasp, cut a 3/4 inch length of chain. Open the first chain link and slide on the wrapped wire loop of your first 8mm bead. Close the link. Then open the last link of chain and slide on the loop of the other half of your hook clasp. Close the link. Your necklace is now complete!
To make one earring, weave a beaded connector link as shown in the video. Then hang on your wire wrapped 8mm beaded dangle and attach your earring hook, also as shown in the video.
Enjoy your necklace and earring set!

WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)

CHA-9805 - Nunn Design Antiqued Nunn Design Silver Plated Textured Cable Chain By The Ft
Project uses 14 inches. You will need 2 packages.

BCP-10412 - Czech Fire Polished Glass Beads 8mm Round Full Pearlized - Navy Blue (25)
Project uses 9 pieces. You will need 1 package.

BCP-10317 - Czech Fire Polished Glass Beads 4mm Round Full Pearlized Coat - Navy Blue (50)
Project uses 18 pieces. You will need 1 package.

DRO-0005 - Toho Demi Round Seed Beads, Thin 8/0 (3mm) Size, 7.4 Grams, 201 Gold Lustered Amethyst
Project uses 1 tube. You will need 1 package.

DRH-0041 - Toho Demi Round Seed Beads, Thin 11/0 (2.2mm) Size, 7.8 Grams, 994 Gold Lined Rainbow Crystal
Project uses 1 tube. You will need 1 package.

WCR-2230 - Artistic Wire, Silver Plated Craft Wire 22 Gauge Thick, 8 Yard Spool, Tarnish Resistant Silver
Project uses 4 feet. You will need 1 package.

FCL-7015 - TierraCast Silver Plated Pewter Vine Hook And Eye Clasp 7mm (1 Set)
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

XCR-1285 - FireLine Braided Beading Thread, 4lb Test and 0.005 Thick, 15 Yards, Smoke Gray
Project uses 9 feet. You will need 1 package.

FEA-3015 - Silver Plated Fishhooks Earring Hooks (50)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:

XTL-3006 - Beadsmith English Beading Needles Size 12 (4 Needles)
XTL-5514 - Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
XTL-5600 - Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - Wire/Soft Flex
XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
XTL-0109 - Beadsmith Extra-Fine Thread Snips - Cuts Textiles, Yarn, And More!

Additional Information

Theme	Winter
Ingredients	CHA-9805, BCP-10412, BCP-10317, DRO-0005, DRH-0041, WCR-2230, FCL-7015, XCR-1285, FEA-3015,

Useful Techniques & Learning Guides

How to Make a Wrapped Wire Loop
How to Open and Close a Jump Ring
Product Guide: Using 2-Hole Beads in Jewelry Making
Seed Bead Size Chart
Wire Wrapping 101: Wire Wrapping Tips for Jewelry Making

Purchase Components

Purchase the components needed to make this project. Change quantities as needed to make multiple pieces. Tip: Save this project to your wishlist to easily return to project instructions.

Nunn Design Antiqued Silver Plated Textured Cable Chain, 4mm, by the Foot

            Nunn Design Antiqued Silver Plated Textured Cable Chain, 4mm, by the Foot
        
You will need 2 package(s).
1 package = By the Foot.

                $6.09
            
             / Package | SKU: CHA-9805

Czech Fire Polished Glass Beads 8mm Round Full Pearlized - Navy Blue (25 pcs)

            Czech Fire Polished Glass Beads 8mm Round Full Pearlized - Navy Blue (25 pcs)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 25 Pieces.

                $5.79
            
             / Package | SKU: BCP-10412

Czech Fire Polished Glass Beads 4mm Round Full Pearlized Coat - Navy Blue (50 pcs)

            Czech Fire Polished Glass Beads 4mm Round Full Pearlized Coat - Navy Blue (50 pcs)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 50 Pieces.

                $4.89
            
             / Package | SKU: BCP-10317

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Toho Demi Round Seed Beads, Thin 8/0 (3mm) Size, #201 Gold Lustered Amethyst (7.4 Grams)

            Toho Demi Round Seed Beads, Thin 8/0 (3mm) Size, #201 Gold Lustered Amethyst (7.4 Grams)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Tube.

                $4.39
            
             / Package | SKU: DRO-0005

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Toho Demi Round Seed Beads, Thin 11/0 (2.2mm), #994 Gold Lined Rainbow Crystal (7.8 Grams)

            Toho Demi Round Seed Beads, Thin 11/0 (2.2mm), #994 Gold Lined Rainbow Crystal (7.8 Grams)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Tube.

                $4.67
            
             / Package | SKU: DRH-0041

Artistic Wire, Silver Plated Craft Wire 22 Gauge Thick, Tarnish Resistant Silver (8 Yard Spool)

            Artistic Wire, Silver Plated Craft Wire 22 Gauge Thick, Tarnish Resistant Silver (8 Yard Spool)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Spool.

                $8.75
            
             / Package | SKU: WCR-2230

            
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = .

             / Package | SKU: FCL-7015

FireLine Braided Beading Thread, 4lb Test and 0.005 Thick, Smoke Gray (15 Yards)

            FireLine Braided Beading Thread, 4lb Test and 0.005 Thick, Smoke Gray (15 Yards)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Spool.

                $6.65
            
             / Package | SKU: XCR-1285

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Earring Hooks, Fishhook Style 15MMx17MM, Silver Plated (25 Pairs)

            Earring Hooks, Fishhook Style 15MMx17MM, Silver Plated (25 Pairs)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 50 Pieces.

                $4.87
            
             / Package | SKU: FEA-3015