Design Inspiration Supplies

Design Instructions

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Supplies needed

  • 1    Cut Spindle Pendant    (94-2556-12)

  • 1    Twisted Bail    (94-5726-12)

  • 6    Twisted 12mm Spacer    (94-5770-12)

  • 2    Pagoda 6mm Cord End    (01-0201-61)

  • 1    Lobster Clasp 23x13mm    (01-0112-11)

  • 2    Round Jump Ring 19 Gauge 5.5mm ID    (01-0025-01)

  • 1    Round Jump Ring 16 Gauge 5mm ID    (01-0020-01)

  • 4    Wood or coconut large hole donut beads, 15-16mm

  • 17”    6mm braided or rope cord

Tools

  • scissors
  • ruler or measuring tape
  • chain and/or flat nose pliers (2)
  • E6000 Adhesive
  • Toothpick   

Skill Level: Beginner

Finished Size: Approx. 18"

Designer: Tracy Gonzales

Download the Cut Spindle Rope Necklace PDF

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

Steps

  1. Use toothpick to apply adhesive inside one Cord End. Insert one end of rope or cord securely into Cord End.
  2. Onto cord string *one spacer, one wood bead, two spacers, one wood bead*, and the bail. Repeat * through * in reverse order.
  3. Repeat Step 1. Allow to dry.
  4. Open 16 gauge jump ring and attach to pendant, then attach pendant to bail. Close jump ring.
  5. Open one 19 gauge jump ring and attach to one Cord End. Close jump ring.
  6. Repeat Step 5 at other end of necklace. Before closing jump ring attach lobster clasp. Close jump ring.
  7. Optional: To secure outer groupings of beads to desired positions on necklace, use toothpick to apply adhesive to inside edges of the inner spacers. Allow to dry.

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