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  7. Convertible Triple-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Convertible Triple-Strand Necklace and Earring Set with Czech Glass Druk Beads, Acrylic Beads and Components and Gold-Finished Brass Chain

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When the Flowers Bloom


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LauraLynn, Jewelry Designer, Exclusively for Fire Mountain Gems and Beads®

To learn more about LauraLynn, read her jewelry artist success story here.


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Please take the creative opportunity to select the products of your choice for this design, offered here at Fire Mountain Gems and Beads. Some materials may not be available or listed.


  • Bead, acrylic, pink, 6mm faceted round
  • Bead, Czech pearl-coated glass druk, opaque matte dusty rose, 6mm round
  • Bead, Czech pearl-coated glass druk, opaque matte dusty rose, 8mm round
  • Bead, gold-plated brass, 3mm round
  • Bead, gold-plated brass, 4x2mm heishi
  • Beading wire, Accu-Flex®, nylon and stainless steel, bronze, 49 strand, 0.019-inch diameter
  • Chain, gold-finished brass, 6mm long and short oval
  • Chain, gold-finished steel, 6mm curb
  • Clasp, JBB Findings, toggle, gold-plated pewter (tin-based alloy), 24x22.5mm single-sided fancy flower
  • Clasp, JBB Findings, toggle, gold-plated pewter (tin-based alloy), 26.5x13mm single-sided leaf with hidden loop
  • Clasp, lobster claw, gold-plated brass, 12x7mm with swivel
  • Component mix, acrylic, translucent frosted violet / pink / light purple, 21x8mm flower
  • Component, acrylic, translucent frosted fuchsia, 11x7mm flower
  • Component, acrylic, translucent frosted pink, 11x7mm flower
  • Component, acrylic, translucent frosted yellow, 11x7mm flower
  • Crimp cover, gold-plated brass, 4mm round
  • Crimp, sterling silver, 2mm cut tube, 1.4mm inside diameter
  • Ear wire, gold-plated stainless steel, 47mm kidney, 21 gauge
  • Eye pin, gold-plated brass, 1 inch, 21 gauge
  • Head pin, gold-plated brass, 1-1/2 inches with 1.5mm ball, 24 gauge
  • Head pin, gold-plated brass, 2 inches with 1.5mm ball, 23 gauge
  • Jump ring, gold-plated brass, 4x3mm oval, 2.5x1.5mm inside diameter, 20 gauge
  • Jump ring, gold-plated brass, 5.5mm round, 3.5mm inside diameter, 18 gauge
  • Mini Bead Huggers™, silicone, clear, 1.5x0.5mm rondelle
  • Wire protector, Accu-Guard™, gold-plated brass, 4mm tube


Instructions


Flower Necklace

Step 1

Cut one 3-foot length of Accu-Flex® professional quality beading wire and one 1-3/4 inch length of 6mm curb chain.


Creating the Focal

Step 2

String one gold-plated brass 3mm round and one acrylic 21x8mm flower onto a head pin then form a simple loop. Create two more drops.


String one gold-plated brass 3mm round, one acrylic 6mm round and one 11x7mm flower onto a head pin then form a simple loop. Repeat to create a total of eight 11x7mm flower drops using a variety of acrylic 6mm rounds and/or gold-plated brass 3mm rounds.

Step 3

Pass one 4x3mm oval jump ring through the last link of the length of chain and the loop of one fancy flower toggle clasp then close.


Using 4x3mm oval jump rings, attach each acrylic flower drop to the length of chain as desired.


Creating the Bead Strand

Step 4

String onto the length of beading wire: one crimp and one Accu-Guard™ wire protector. Pass the beading wire back through the crimp. Pull the beading wire so the crimp rests snug against the Accu-Guard leaving approximately 1/4 inch of beading wire on the end. Crimp then trim the excess from the short end of the beading wire. Finish with a crimp cover.

Step 5

Continue to string onto the beading wire:


  • 17 sets of:
    • One 6mm glass druk
    • One gold-plated brass 4x2mm heishi
    • Five sets of:
      • One acrylic 6mm round
      • One gold-plated brass 4x2mm heishi
    • One 6mm glass druk

    Repeat Step 4 to secure the strand.

    Step 6

    Attach one lobster claw clasp to one end of the strand using a 5.5mm round jump ring.


    Attach a 5.5mm round jump ring to the opposite Accu-Guard.


    Use a 5.5mm round jump ring to attach a lobster claw clasp to the open round part of the toggle clasp.

    Step 7

    Connect the lobster claw clasps to finish the necklace.


    Note: This necklace can be worn with or without the flower focal. To remove the flower focal, simply disconnect both lobster claw clasps and connect the lobster claw clasp at one end of the necklace to the jump ring at the opposite end.


    Chain Necklace

    Step 1

    Cut the following lengths of 6mm long and short chain: one 6-1/2 inch, one 7-1/4 inch and one 8-1/4 inch.

    Step 2

    String one 4x2mm heishi, one acrylic 6mm round and one 4x2mm heishi onto an eye pin then form a simple loop. Repeat to create a total of eight beaded links.


    Connect five beaded links together using one 5.5mm round jump ring between each link then repeat with the other three beaded links to form a separate length.

    Step 3

    Connect the following, in order, using 5.5mm round jump rings:


    • One 8-1/4 inch length of chain
    • One 3-link length of beaded links
    • One 6-1/2 inch length of chain
    • One 5-link length of beaded links
    • One 7-/4 inch length of chain
    Step 5

    To complete the necklace, use a 5.5mm round jump ring to connect each portion of a fancy flower toggle clasp to each end of the strand.


    Choker Necklace

    Step 1

    Cut one 1-1/2 foot length of Accu-Flex professional quality beading wire and one 1-1/2 inch length of 6mm long and short chain.

    Step 2

    String onto the length of beading wire: one crimp and one Accu-Guard™ wire protector. Pass the beading wire back through the crimp. Pull the beading wire so the crimp rests snug against the Accu-Guard leaving approximately 1/4 inch of beading wire on the end. Crimp then trim the excess from the short end of the beading wire. Finish with a crimp cover.

    Step 3

    String onto the beading wire:


    • 36 sets of:
      • One 6mm glass druk
      • One 4x2mm heishi
    • One 6mm glass druk

    Repeat Step 2 to secure the strand.

    Step 4

    Use a 5.5mm round jump ring to connect one end of the length of chain to the Accu-Guard on one end of the strand then use another 5.5mm round jump ring to connect the open round portion of a leaf toggle clasp to the opposite end of the chain.


    Use a 5.5mm round jump ring to connect a lobster claw clasp to the opposite Accu-Guard to complete the necklace.


    Note: This necklace can also be worn as a bracelet.


    Earring Instructions

    Step 1

    String onto a head pin: one gold-plated brass 3mm round, one acrylic 6mm round and one acrylic 11x7mm flower then form a wrapped loop.


    Repeat to create a second drop.

    Step 2

    Open a kidney ear wire then string on: one 4x2mm heishi, one acrylic 6mm round, one 4x2mm heishi, one 6mm glass druk, one 4x2mm heishi, one acrylic 6mm round, one 4x2mm heishi and one Mini Bead Hugger™.


    Position the beads so they sit above the loop of the ear wire then slide the Mini Bead Hugger around the ear wire to secure the beads.

    Step 3

    Use a 5.5mm round jump ring to attach a flower drop to the loop of the ear wire.

    Step 4

    Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to create a second earring.



    Have a question regarding this project? Email Customer Service.

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    The pieces featured in the Gallery of Designs are copyrighted designs and are provided for inspiration only. We encourage you to substitute different colors, products and techniques to make the design your own.


    All works of authorship (articles, videos, tutorials and other creative works) are from the Fire Mountain Gems and Beads® Collection, and permission to copy is granted for non-commercial educational purposes only. All other reproduction requires written permission. For more information, please email copyrightpermission@firemtn.com.


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