Orchid Mist Charm Necklace: Project Instructions

This charm necklace features a stunning mix of orchid mist coloured large oval glass beads with swirls of blue and white, combined with shades of blue glass bead drops. Using gold-coloured findings, this design is perfect for practicing intermediate techniques such as turning loops, joining chain, and working with jump rings. The finished necklace is 50cm in length (adjustable for a longer piece), making it a versatile accessory for any occasion.

MATERIALS REQUIRED

• 6 x eye pins
• 6 x 20mm oval glass beads (orchid mist mix with blue and white swirls)
• 12 x large star bead caps
• 14 x head pins
• 7 x 10mm flat oval glass beads (blue)
• 7 x 9mm diamond glass beads (blue)
• 9 x 6mm strong jump rings
• 2 x 14cm medium chain
• 1 x flower toggle clasp

TOOLS REQUIRED

• 2 pairs of Crimping Pliers
• Twirly Wirlie Pliers
• Wire Cutters

STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1: Feature Glass Bead Eye Pin Links

1. Take an eye pin and thread on:

   • 1 x large star bead cap

   • 1 x 20mm oval glass bead

   • 1 x large star bead cap

2. Leaving a space of 10mm, cut off the excess eye pin. Use the Twirly Wirlie Pliers to twist the end into a loop.

3. Repeat this with 5 more oval beads, so that you have 6 eye pin links in total. Set aside.

Step 2: Bead Charm Drops

1. Pick up a headpin and thread on:

   • 1 x 10mm flat oval glass bead

2. Leaving a space of 10mm, cut off the excess head pin. Twist the end into a loop with the Twirly Wirlie Pliers.

3. Repeat this for all 7 flat oval glass beads. Set aside.

4. Pick up another headpin and thread on:

   • 1 x 9mm diamond glass bead

5. Leaving a space of 10mm, cut off the excess head pin. Twist the end into a loop with the Twirly Wirlie Pliers.

6. Repeat this for all 7 diamond glass beads. Set aside.

Step 3: Putting it All Together

1. Open one 6mm jump ring (you'll need two pairs of pliers for this).

2. Thread on the following in this order:

   • 1 x feature glass bead eye pin link

   • 1 x flat oval glass bead drop

   • 1 x diamond glass bead drop

   • 1 x feature glass bead eye pin link

3. Close the jump ring securely.

4. Open another 6mm jump ring and thread it through the other end of the first eye pin link. Then thread on:

   • 1 x flat oval glass bead drop

   • 1 x diamond glass bead drop

   • 1 x feature glass bead eye pin link

5. Close the jump ring securely.

6. Repeat steps 4-5 to add additional features and beads, creating the rest of the necklace links.

Step 4: Add the Chain and Toggle Clasp

1. Open one 6mm jump ring and thread it through the last feature eye pin link. Whilst it is open, thread on:

• 1 x flat oval glass bead drop
• 1 x diamond glass bead drop
• 1 x 14cm length of chain

1. Close the jump ring securely.

2. Repeat for the other side of the necklace.

3. Hold the necklace up to your neck and check the length. Trim off any excess chain if needed.

4. Open another jump ring and thread it onto the end of one of the chains. Thread on the bar part of the flower toggle clasp and close securely.

5. Open the final jump ring and thread it onto the other end of the chain. Thread on the flower part of the toggle clasp and close securely.

Your Necklace Is Ready to Wear!

Congratulations! You've created a beautiful charm necklace featuring orchid mist glass beads and a variety of blue bead drops. The gold-coloured findings add a touch of elegance, making this necklace a stunning addition to your jewellery collection.

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