Using small crystal beads to create a loop necklace is so fun!
Step 1: string 3 feet of crystal (which is about three stands) onto 6 feet of Beadalon wire or just onto the spool.
Step 2: Measure 2.5 inches of the beads and then cut the wire with room on either side before crimping
Step 3: Take a crimp tube and string it on one of the sides and put the other side diagonally through it. Then put the left over wire through about two beads on each side.
Step 4: Flat crimp with a crimping tool to secure. If you are having trouble crimping click here to learn more!
Step 5: Cut left over wire.
Step 6: Measure 2.5 inches of the beads and then cut the wire with room on either side.
Step 7: Take a crimp tube and string it on one of the sides and put one loop you have just done in the middle of it. Then the other side of the wire diagonally through the same crimp tube.
Repeat until your desired length.
Step 8: Before crimping add a lobster clasp directly to the loop. Add your last bead then put the left over wire through about two beads through the each side. then proceed to crimp!
Step 9: Add a open jump ring to the other side, and secure your clasp.
Step 10: Enjoy your masterpiece!
You can also use this technique to make a double link piece as the yellow bracelet. Or that section can be in the front of a necklace with chain or leather around the back as well.
Shopping List:
2mm Gold Filled Crimp Tubes 30 pack
23mm Brushed Gold Lobster Clasps 2 pack
12mm Heavy duty Brushed Gold Open Jump Ring 20 pack