Christmas Light Squint Necklace

by Ali on 11/27/13

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Project details:

Have you ever walked into a store that was heavily decorated for Christmas and there is so much to look at that you have to squint? Well if you know what I'm talking about, that is how this necklace came to be … colors & textures. That chrome diopside sure does pop against all the Czech glass! When I was little, I wore glasses and at Christmas I would take off my glasses as my mom would decorate the tree with lights and ornaments. The sparkling was so exaggerated. That's the feeling I was going for - saturated and sparkling.

NOTE: If you feel like your charms are getting heavy, don't hesitate in using a heavier chain, this will ensure that your piece stands the test of time.

↓ Step-by-step

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Supplies you’ll need:

183 wire wrapped charms
18" of chain
1 jump ring for clasp
18 jump rings for making charm clusters

Step-by-Step Instructions:

Step 1

Make 183 charms:
48 chrome diopside round 5-6mm (or any other round bead)
20 Czech glass transparent merlot cruller 6x9mm
11 Czech glass raspberry marshmallow fire polished rondelle 6x9mm
4 Czech glass aquamarine w/ssilver fore polished rondelle 6x9mm
12 Czech glass strawberries & cream round druk 4mm (2beads/head pin)
8 Czech glass cobalt picasso UFO 7x9mm
8 Czech glass smoky topaz picasso round drum (3beads/head pin)
If you want to use other Czech Glass that's great too, just keep the same pre portions.

See Tip: Wire Wrap a Charm

Step 2

Attach the lobster clasp to the end of the chain using a jump ring.

See Tip: Closing A Jump Ring

Step 3

Create your clusters of charms on each jump ring. The clusters should contain 5-7 charms each. Attach each cluster as you go, starting at the middle of the necklace chain. The center of the necklace should be denser than the center.
Again, if you feel that your charms are heavy, use a heavier chain.

See Tip: Closing A Jump Ring