Coco Chanel Wire Necklace

by Kristal Wick

Category: Contemporary
Technique(s): Wrapping
Skill Level: Beginner

I love using black wire for a really dramatic effect and this chain link necklace is simple yet quite a stunner. You can make it in every wire color imaginable or mix your wire colors. You could even create an ombre effect using 4 different shades of the same color. I used a silver chain but you could also use the sterling silver chain with black spinel stone for a more formal effect.

Materials

22 Gauge Round Black Enameled Craft Wire - 45 ft

H5-B22-45FT

Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
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Silver Filled Jump Rings Open (.025) 22ga 6mm - Pack of 25

S11-18

Lesson Quantity: 8.00 pieces
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Price: $2.02
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Sterling Silver Chain Flat Cable 1.3mm - 10 Feet

C8-164U

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Silver Filled Oval Lobster Clasp 9mm - Pack of 1

S3-13

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Price: $1.45
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Tools

WireJewelry - Ultimate Wire-Pliers Jewelry Pliers with Case, Set of 5

G15-20

G15-20
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20 X 15 Inch Padded Work Mat

MAT-620.00

MAT-620.00
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Price: $14.95
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Premium Nylon Jaw Pliers

G2-35

G2-35
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Instructions

Step 1

Cut seven 10" pieces of wire. Take a piece of wire and wrap it around a large mandrel, slightly off center (I used the oval handle of my hammer).

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Step 2

Continue to wrap each end around the mandrel twice ending up with each wire end across from each other.

Step 3

Bend the wire ends out at 90 degrees on opposite sides.

Step 4

Holding on to the large loops with pliers, wrap the ends tightly around the loops 3-4 times.

Step 5

Trim off the excess wire and gently squish down the wire end with the nylon pliers. Repeat on the other side and make 6 more for a total of 7.

Step 6

Connect links together using 8mm jump rings.

Step 7

This creates a chain.

Step 8

Attach a small chain to your chain links. I like a long necklace that slips over my head so I added 20 inches of chain. If you want a shorter version, add a clasp.

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Kristal Wick

Internationally award winning designer, teacher and official Swarovski Instructor, she resides with her 2 puppies, Sparkle and Bling in beautiful Colorado. Kristal's fashion endeavors include designing & creating jewelry for the Jimmy Buffet Band backup singers & dancers; appearing numerous times on HGTV, PBS and JTV and teaching on cruise ships worldwide. The author of 4 books: Metal Clay 101 for Beaders, Foxy Epoxy, Fabulous Fabric Beads Sassy Silky Savvy; 2 DVDs: Mixed Media: Beaded Bracelets with Fiber Beads and Crystals, Resin, Wire Mixed Media: Jewelry Making with Handmade Beads, Crystals, Resin, and More! Past editor of BeadingDaily.com, her designs have been featured in over 85 publications. Kristal's jewelry has been represented in galleries spanning the globe including Santa Fe - Canyon Rd. Alaska, Cayman Islands, Italy, Germany & the Virgin Islands.