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Kaleidoscope Necklace

by Lima Beads on 02/25/21

Lima Beads
Kaleidoscope Necklace
Kaleidoscope Necklace

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Kaleidoscope Necklace
Kaleidoscope Necklace
Kaleidoscope Necklace

Project details:

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I love a layered look, and I especially love the look of paperclip chain, so for this design I layered a few different styles of chain and added in colorful bead links for a light & summer-y inspired necklace.

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Supplies you’ll need:

  • Paperclip Chain
  • Lobster Clasps
  • 24 Gauge Wire
  • Jump Rings
  • Peruvian Turquoise Round 6mm
  • Chakra Chips
  • African Glass Seed Bead Mix

Step-by-Step Instructions:

Step

Step 1

Use the wire to make bead links with the gemstones & seed beads. Attach the links throughout your desired lengths of chain (either attach them directly to the chain links or attach with jump rings).

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Peruvian Turquoise Round 6mm

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Hamilton Gold (plated) Small Paperclip Chain, 25' Spool

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1$31.45
2-3$28.31
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Satin Hamilton Gold (Plated) Round Jump Ring 3mm, 22 Gauge

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2-3$52.83
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