Green 3 Strand Necklace: Project Instructions

Create a stunning three-strand necklace featuring deep green twisted glass beads, bronze colored metal findings, and filigree elements. This project is perfect for jewellery makers who love working with tigertail wire, crimps, bead caps, decorative metal beads, and layered designs. Follow our step-by-step instructions to craft your own multi-strand statement necklace—a sophisticated addition to any jewellery collection!

MATERIALS REQUIRED

• 50 small star bead caps
• 25 deep green 10mm twisted flat square glass beads
• 44 plain metal beads
• 22 rectangular decorative metal beads
• 3 x 40cm tigertail
• 6 small crimps
• 10 x 6mm strong jump rings
• 6 filigree metal tubes
• 2 x 5 strand heart drops
• 2 x 15cm chain (for a finished length of approximately 50cm)
• 1 filigree circle toggle clasp

TOOLS REQUIRED

• Twirly Wirlie Pliers
• Wire Cutters
• Crimping Pliers

Pattern Repetition

Throughout the necklace, you will repeat the following bead pattern:

1. Small star bead cap
2. Twisted flat square glass bead
3. Small star bead cap
4. Plain metal bead
5. Rectangular decorative metal bead
6. Plain metal bead

INSTRUCTIONS

Strand 1 (Shortest Layer)

1. Cut one piece of tigertail wire (40cm).
2. Thread on a small crimp, a jump ring, and loop back through the crimp. Pull tightly and crimp securely. Trim excess wire.
3. Slide on a filigree metal tube followed by the bead pattern 6 times (total of 6 green glass beads).
4. Add:
   • 1 small star bead cap
   • 1 twisted flat square glass bead
   • 1 small star bead cap
5. Finish with a filigree metal tube, a small crimp, a jump ring, and loop back through the crimp. Pull tightly and crimp securely. Trim excess wire.
6. Open one jump ring and attach it to the first loop of the first heart drop. Close securely.
7. Open the other jump ring and attach it to the first loop of the second heart drop. Close securely.

Set aside.

Strand 2 (Middle Layer)

1. Cut another 40cm tigertail wire.
2. Repeat the same starting steps as in Strand 1.
3. String the bead pattern 7 times (total of 7 green glass beads).
4. Add:
   • 1 small star bead cap
   • 1 twisted flat square glass bead
   • 1 small star bead cap
5. Finish as before, attaching the strand to the second loop of both heart drops using jump rings.

Set aside.

Strand 3 (Longest Layer)

1. Cut the final 40cm tigertail wire.
2. Repeat the same starting steps as in Strand 1.
3. String the bead pattern 8 times (total of 9 green glass beads).
4. Add:
   • 1 small star bead cap
   • 1 twisted flat square glass bead
   • 1 small star bead cap
5. Finish as before, attaching the strand to the last loop of both heart drops using jump rings.

Attaching the Chain & Clasp

1. Open a jump ring and attach it to the top loop of the first heart drop. Before closing, attach one end of the chain. Close securely.
2. Repeat on the other side.
3. Open a jump ring and attach it to the other end of the chain, adding the circle part of the toggle clasp. Close securely.
4. Open the last jump ring, attach it to the other chain end, and add the bar part of the toggle clasp. Close securely.

Your Necklace is Ready to Wear!

Congratulations! You've created a beautiful, handmade three-strand necklace with a mix of green glass beads, bronze metal accents, and elegant filigree details. This multi-strand design adds a sophisticated touch to any outfit, making it a perfect DIY jewellery project for beginners and advanced beaders alike.

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