Design Inspiration Supplies
Design Instructions
Supplies needed
- 1 Pisces Charm (94-2469-26, or Zodiac Charm of choice)
- 6 Beaded 4mm Spacer (93-0408-25)
- 1 Classic Clasp (94-6045-26)
- 1 Eye Pin 2” 21g (01-0027-09)
- 2 Oval Jump Ring 20ga 3x2mm ID (01-0016-09)
- 1 Round Jump Ring 20ga 4mm ID (01-0024-09)
- 14” Chain of choice (we recommend Flattened Brass Cable 4x2.5mm 20-0125)
- 4 6mm Round European Crystal Bead, Amethyst or birthstone of choice
Tools
- chain nose pliers
- round nose pliers
- flush cutters
Skill Level: Beginner
Finished Size: Approx. 17”
Designer: Tracy Proctor
Download the Birthstone Zodiac Necklace PDF
Watch our technique videos on the TierraCast Blog (look for Jump Rings and Simple Loops).
Steps
- Open round jump ring and attach to charm. Close jump ring. Set aside.
- Cut chain into two 7" pieces. Set aside.
- On eye pin string *one spacer, one birthstone bead, one spacer, one birthstone bead and one spacer*. String charm, then repeat * through *.
- Curve eye pin gently to desired shape, or leave straight.
- After final spacer bend wire at right angle. Trim to about 3/8" and use round nose pliers to form simple loop.
- Open loop at one end of eye pin and attach one piece of chain. Close loop. Repeat at other end with second piece of chain.
- Open one oval jump ring and attach at one end of necklace. Before closing add clasp bar. Close jump ring.
- Repeat Step 7 at other end with second oval jump ring to attach clasp ring.
Stacked "Lucky Colors" Variation from 9/7/21 FBL. Create 3 focal links and use oval jump rings to connect them.
