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Floating Leaves Necklace

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Floating Leaves Necklace
Floating Leaves Necklace

Project details:

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Heart shaped leaf charms turn this simple design into something sweet and special. Czech glass or crystal adds the color. Try it with tiny gemstone beads as well!

Supplies you’ll need:

  • 1 Toggle ½” Clasp
  • 7 Heart Leaf Charm
  • 7 Eye Pin 21 ga 2”
  • 2 Oval Jump Ring 20 gauge 3x2mm
  • 24" Brass Cable Chain 1.25mm
  • 7 Bicone Bead 4mm, Fern Green
  • chain and/or flat nose pliers
  • round nose pliers
  • wire cutters

Step-by-Step Instructions:

Step 1

Open the loop of one eye pin and attach to the top of one leaf charm. Close loop.

Step 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.

Step 3

Repeat Steps 1-2 six times.

Step 4

Open top loop of one charm dangle and attach to center link of chain. Close loop.

Step 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.

Step 6

Repeat Step 5 on other side of center charm.

Step 7

Open one jump ring and attach clasp ring at one end of the necklace. Close jump ring.

Step 8

Repeat Step 7 with clasp bar at other end of necklace.

Buy Products from this Project

per foot
$2.95
Piece
1-2$1.95
3-5$1.85
6+$1.76
15-16" strand
1$7.95
2-4$7.31
5+$6.60
½ strand (loose)
$4.48
15-16" strand
1$7.45
2-4$6.85
5+$6.18
½ strand (loose)
$4.23
50 beads
1$1.80
2-4$1.62
5+$1.48