Make A Multi Strand Necklace: Jewelry Making Tutorial

Hi! We're Jennifer and Kitty, The O'Neil Sisters. Thanks for coming to our YouTube channel! We also have a blog loaded with DIY jewelry tutorials. Plus we sell jewelry kits to go with some our videos! Check it out at www.RunningWithSisters.com The complete written instructions for this Multi Strand Necklace are on our blog: http://runningwithsisters.com/Multi-S... Let’s stay in touch! Facebook:   / theoneilsisters   Instagram:   / oneilsisters   Pinterest:   / oneilsisters   Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:08 Tools & Materials 1:50 Beading First Strand 9:49 Making Second Strand 17:53 Making Third Strand 24:49 Finished Necklace How To Make A Multi Strand Necklace by Jennifer and Kitty O'Neil, The O'Neil Sisters from Running With Sisters This Multi Strand Pendant Necklace is made by layering a chain necklace, a charm necklace, and a beaded necklace together into one multi-strand necklace. We'll show you how to make each strand and how to combine them together so they become one gorgeous layered necklace. We love how it looks like three necklaces, but it goes on easily with one clasp. How To Make A Multi Strand Necklace With A Charm Materials Elephant charm, gold, 14mmx16mm 17" Fine gold chain 18" Bead chain, gold with 2mm turquoise crystals 26-gauge wire, gold 19-strand bead stringing wire, gold 11/0 size seed beads, turquoise, amber, gold, cobalt, and clear 2 Clamshell bead tips, gold 2 Crimp beads, gold, size #1 Toggle clasp Chain-nose pliers Round-nose pliers Wire cutters Steps 1. Make the Beaded Strand: To create the first necklace using bead stringing, start by cutting an 18" piece of bead stringing wire. Place a Bead Bug or masking tape on one end of the bead stringing wire. Feed the seed beads onto the wire until you have 16” beaded. Feed the wire up through the bottom of the clamshell. Slide a crimp bead onto the wire. Using the chain-nose pliers, flatten the crimp bead onto the wire. Close the clamshell over the crimped crimp bead. Attach the loop of the clamshell bead tip to the loop on the toggle clasp. Close the loop. Remove the masking tape or Bead Bug from the other end of the wire. Slide all the beads down toward the other finished end. Slide on the clamshell bead tip, then a crimp bead. Reach inside the clamshell with the chain-nose pliers and flatten the crimp bead. Trim the wire with the wire cutters. Close the clamshell over the crimp bead. Attach the loop of the clamshell to the loop of the clasp. Close the clamshell loop. 2. Make The Beaded Chain Strand To make the bead chain strand, cut 2 crystals from the bead chain by cutting through the last two links in the bead chain. Remove the crystals and set them aside. To attach the bead chain to the clasp, cut a 3" piece of 26-gauge beading wire. Make a 90-degree bend in the wire about 1/3 of the way down the wire using the round-nose pliers. Reposition the pliers to the top of the bend and push the wire over the top jaw to make a partial loop. Reposition the bottom jaw in the loop and finish pulling the wire around to make complete the loop. Slide the last link of the bead chain into the loop. Hold the loop across with the pliers and wrap the tail around two times. Trim the end with the wire cutters. Slide on one of the crystals you cut from the bead chain. Make another wrapped loop in the wire sliding the clasp into the loop before finish the two wraps. Repeat to attach the other end of the bead chain to the other side of the clasp. 3. Make The Chain Strand With the Charm To make the charm strand, slide the charm onto the 17" gold chain. To attach the chain to the clasp, make a wrapped loop connector as you did to connect the bead chain to the clasp. Use a gold seed bead in place of the blue crystal. Repeat to make a connector attaching the other end of the chain to the other side of the clasp. We love how this layered necklace came together. You could make three different necklaces using these instructions. But we love how easy it is to wear this triple layered necklace using just one clasp! What do you think? Happy Crafting, Jennifer & Kitty More of our videos: Turn A Bead Into A Pendant    • Turn A Bead Into A Pendant: Easy Jewelry T...   Crystal Wrapped Earrings    • How To Make Crystal Wrapped Earrings   Filigree Wrap Bracelet    • How To Make A Filigree Wrap Bracelet   Morse Code Bracelet    • How To Make A Morse Code Bracelet   Gemstone Stretch Bracelet    • How To Make A Polished Gemstone Stretch Br...   how to make jewelry,diy jewelry,handmade jewelry,O'Neil Sisters,Jennifer and Kitty,Running With Sisters,jewelry,howtomakejewelrytv1,Beadwork (Hobby),jewelry making,jewelry tutorial,making jewelry,beginner jewelry,beginning beading,Jewellery (Industry),Do It Yourself (Hobby),Bead (Visual Art Medium),diy necklace,DIY,handmade,make jewelry,beads,wirework jewelry,beaded necklace,do it yourself, multistrand necklace, multi strand necklace, bead chain, charm necklace, boho necklace