Retired - Padme Necklace

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1. Begin by using flush cutters to cut 1.5 inches of 24 gauge wire. Create a wrapped wire loop on one end, attaching it onto the bottom loop of one small lotus charm before closing the wrap.
2. String one 4mm pearl, one lotus bead, and one 4mm pearl onto your wire, and create another wrapped wire loop, attaching it onto one side point of your large lotus connector.
3. Cut a 7 inch length of bar chain. Open a 5mm jump ring and slide on the end link of your chain. Also slide on the top center petal of the small lotus charm from the above step. Close the jump ring.
4. Repeat steps 1-3 to assemble the opposite side of your necklace.
5. Repeat step 1 to create a third section consisting of small lotus charm and wire wrapped beads. This time, attach your wire wrap onto the center petal of your large lotus connector, hanging downward from the center of your necklace.
6. To create your beaded dangles, begin by cutting 3 individual links of bar chain. Open a jump ring and sliding on all 3 links facing the same direction. Close the jump ring.
7. Next, string a pearl onto a headpin and create a wrapped wire loop, attaching it onto the bottom hole of one hanging chain link. Repeat this step twice more to hang pearls from your other two hanging chain links.
8. To complete your hanging centerpiece, open a jump ring and slide on the center petal of your downward facing small lotus charm. Also slide on the jump ring holding your hanging chain links with pearl dangles. Close the jump ring.
9. To attach your clasp, open a jump ring. Slide it through the last link on one side of the chain, and also slide on the loop of your clasp. Close the jump ring.
10. Open another jump ring. Slide on the last link of chain on the other side of the necklace, and also slide on the end link of your chain extender. Close the jump ring. Enjoy your necklace!

• SWP-40563 - Austrian Crystal, #5810 Round Faux Pearl Beads 4mm, 50 Pieces, Scarabaeus Green
  Project uses 9 pieces. You will need 1 package.


• FCO-018 - TierraCast Pewter Connector Links, Open Lotus Flower Design 19x23.5mm, 2 Pcs, Antiqued Gold Plated
  Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.


• PND-169 - TierraCast Pewter Charms, Open Lotus Design 13x14mm, 2 Pieces, Antiqued Gold Plated
  Project uses 3 pieces. You will need 2 packages.


• BMB-012 - TierraCast Pewter Beads, Lotus Flower Design 7x11.5mm, 2 Pieces, Antiqued Gold Plated
  Project uses 3 pieces. You will need 2 packages.


• FCL-2509 - Lobster Clasps, Curved 9.5mm, 10 Pieces, Gold Plated
  Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.


• CHA-08020 - Gold Plated Scalloped Bar Chain, 18mm, by the Foot
  Project uses 16 inches. You will need 2 packages.


• FJR-5250 - 22K Gold Plated Open Jump Rings 5mm 20 Gauge (100)
  Project uses 6 pieces. You will need 1 package.


• AXC-91002 - Bright Gold Plated 5mm Chain Necklace Extender W/ Drop 2 Inch (5)
  Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.


• FHP-3013 - 22K Gold Plated Ball Head Pins 24 Gauge 2 Inch (x20)
  Project uses 3 pieces. You will need 1 package.


• WCR-4598 - Artistic Wire, Silver Plated Craft Wire 24 Gauge Thick, 10 Yard Spool, Gold Color
  Project uses 6 inches. You will need 1 package.

• XTL-5514 - Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
• XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
• XTL-5600 - Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - For Cutting Beading Wire, 1 Piece