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Long Link Necklace

Long necklaces are all the rage this year! 36" to 72" are fun and versatile. You can wear it long or wrap it a couple times or many times for a layered look. Mixed materials are the trend.

We made ours with Amozonite, Shell and wood beads linked with chain. This is a great look for Spring and Summer. For a variation try weaving ribbon through the chain.

Materials

36" - large link chain

1 - Toggle Clasp

1 pkg - 2" eyepins (they are firmer than the 1.5")

10 - faceted amazonite ovals

4 - faceted amazonite rectangles

10-small mother of pearl ovals

5-large mother of pearl ovals

10 - 6mm wood beads

10 - 10mm wood beads

Tools

Wirecutter

Round-nose Pliers

Chain-nose Pliers

Step One

Cut Chain into 4" pieces.

We ended up with 8 since the links were large
we lost a little with each cut.

Step Two

Open one eyepin gently to the side

and attach it to the end of the chain.

Step Three

add a bead to the eyepin and make a loop on the other side.

Step Four

attach another eyepin and continue to add beads and eyepins creating a
chain effect until you have acheived your desired design.

Step Five

Make a loop with the last eyepin and attach it to another piece of the
chain.

Step Six

Repeat as desired until all the chain is used.

Step Seven

Add Clasp with an eyepin and a bead, or another series of beads if you desire extra length.

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