Design Instructions

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Supplies needed

  • 1    Anna’s ½” Clasp    (94-6154-27)
  • 7    Heart Leaf Charm    (94-2567-27)
  • 7    Eye Pin 21ga 2”    (01-0027-27)
  • 2    Oval Jump Ring 20 gauge 3x2mm ID    (01-0016-27)
  • 24"    Brass Cable Chain 1.25mm    (20-1625-27)
  • 7    European Crystal 5328 Bicone Bead 4mm, Fern Green

Tools

  • chain and/or flat nose pliers, 2
  • round nose pliers
  • wire cutters

Skill Level: Beginner

Finished Size: Approx. 25”

Designer: Tracy Proctor

Download the Floating Leaves Necklace PDF

Watch our technique videos on the TierraCast Blog (look for Jump Rings and Simple Loops).

Tip: When attaching charm dangles, be sure to keep the chain straight and untwisted*.

 

Steps

  1. Open the loop of one eye pin and attach to the top of one leaf charm. Close loop.
  2. String one crystal bead onto eye pin. At top of bead bend wire over at right angle, protecting top of crystal with thumbnail. Form simple loop, trimming excess wire. 
  3. Repeat Steps 1-2 six times.
  4. Open top loop of one charm dangle and attach to center link of chain. Close loop.
  5. Attach a second dangle 1 1/2" (20 links) away from first charm*, alternating the side facing front. Repeat twice more on that side of the necklace.
  6. Repeat Step 5 on other side of center charm.
  7. Open one jump ring and attach clasp ring at one end of the necklace. Close jump ring.
  8. Repeat Step 7 with clasp bar at other end of necklace. 

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