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Nancy Chase's The Bend Necklace, Contemporary Wire Jewelry. Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop. This curvy double wire chain necklace is centered with sparking crystal beads of different shapes and sizes.

The Bend Necklace

by Nancy Chase
  • Category: Contemporary
  • Technique(s): Making Loops
  • Skill Level: Beginner
This curvy double wire chain necklace is centered with sparking crystal beads of different shapes and sizes. The chain strands stay neatly behind the neck without tangling because I secured the strands together using jump rings. This will make the chains lie flat around the neck.
Shades of sky blue, amber, light green and clear crystal beads, in diamond, square, and rondelle shapes catch the light of day or evenings glow. A swingy necklace paired with a simple T-shirt, you are ready to go anywhere!


Materials

20 Gauge Half Round Half Hard .925 Sterling Silver Wire
H8-20HRH
  • Lesson Quantity: 9.00 inches
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 1FT
  • Price: $1.92
  • Gold Club Price: $1.44
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8mm Crystal 5328 Bi-Cone Swarovski Crystal Beads - Pack of 6
A13-53C
  • Lesson Quantity: 2.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $2.57
  • Gold Club Price: $1.93
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4mm Peridot 5328 Bi-Cone Swarovski Crystal Beads - Pack of 10
A13-60A
  • Lesson Quantity: 2.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $1.97
  • Gold Club Price: $1.48
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8mm Aquamarine 5328 Bi-Cone Swarovski Crystal Beads - Pack of 6
A13-56C
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $2.67
  • Gold Club Price: $2.00
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6mm Topaz 5000 Round Swarovski Crystal Beads - Pack of 10
A13-84A
  • Lesson Quantity: 2.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $4.97
  • Gold Club Price: $3.73
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Sterling Silver Cable Chain 3.5mm - 10 Feet
C8-121U
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $49.00
  • Gold Club Price: $36.75
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Sterling Silver Cable Chain 5mm - 10 Feet
C8-122U
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $120.80
  • Gold Club Price: $90.60
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Rose Gold Filled Jump Rings Open (.040) 18ga 6mm - Pack of 10
L11-18
  • Lesson Quantity: 3.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $9.16
  • Gold Club Price: $6.87
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Tools

Round Nose Wire Pliers
G2-507
  • G2-507
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $32.95
  • Gold Club Price: $24.71
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Chain Nose Wire Pliers
G2-508
  • G2-508
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $32.95
  • Gold Club Price: $24.71
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C.H.P Milano Italian Flush Cutter, 5 1/2 Inches, 2 Pack
PLR-487.00-2PK
  • PLR-487.00-2PK
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $30.55
  • Gold Club Price: $22.91
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Instructions
Step 1
Use the wire cutters to cut a 5 inch wire, and a 4 inch wire. Add a slight curve to the wires by bending the wire around a water glass or bowl.
Nancy Chase's The Bend Necklace - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, curve the wires
Step 2
Use the round-nose pliers to make a loop at one end of each piece of wire
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Cut the larger sized chain to 25 inches. Cut the smaller sized chain to 24 inches. The shorter 4-inch wire will be used with the smaller sized chain.
The longer 5-inch piece will be used with the larger chain.
Nancy Chase's The Bend Necklace - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, make a loop at the end of the wire
Step 3
Thread the beads onto each curved wire piece, then create a loop at the other end of the wires.
Nancy Chase's The Bend Necklace - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, string beads onto the wires
Step 4
Open 4 jump rings using the chain nose pliers. Attach one end of the longer beaded wire to one end of the larger chain with the jump ring. Close the ring. Attach the other side of the beaded wire to the other end of the larger chain. Close the jump ring. Repeat this process using the other 2 open jump rings with the ends of the shorter beaded wire and the finer chain.
Nancy Chase's The Bend Necklace - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, attach the wires to the chain
Step 5
Open 3 jump rings. Hold the necklace up to find the center back loop of both of the chains. Add a jump ring to each chain in the center back. Close the rings.
Nancy Chase's The Bend Necklace - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, connect the chains with jump rings
Step 6
Measure about 1 1/2 inches from the center back jump ring on either side. Add one jump ring to each side of the center ring, looping the larger and smaller chains together. Smooth and adjust as needed.
Nancy Chase's The Bend Necklace - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, attach the two chains together using jump rings
Nancy Chase's The Bend Necklace - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, finished necklace

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