Cross Over - Necklace

This free necklace project features 6-8mm graduated barrel and rondelle Mexican zebra jasper gemstone beads with a handmade Ethiopian cross pendant, from Rings & Things.

Created by: Kameron Fox

Suggested Materials:
4 #21-700-192 10mm gemstone cube beads, black lava stone
1 str #21-000-077-68 6-8mm graduated barrel and rondelle gemstone beads,
Mexican zebra jasper
6 #22-318-07-WHT Large-hole roundish barrel trade beads, white
1 #22-337-WHT Ethiopian cross pendant, white*
2 #41-258-3 2mm corrugated crimp beads, silver plate
1 pkg #48-289-00-3 3 & 4mm crimp cover variety pack, silver plate
(use two 4mm striped crimps)
1 pkg #41-072-3 1.2mm heavy French wire (bullion), silver plate (use two 8mm pieces)
22" #61-733-49-92 0.024" 49-strand, Beadalon® stringing cable, champagne
1 #39-164 Twisted-rope cast toggle clasp, antiqued pewter

* NOTE: The size and design of the Ethiopian crosses will vary in each pendant.

Tools and supplies:
Beadsmith® zebra stripe tool set (#69-291)
(use side cutters, round-nose pliers, chain-nose pliers, flat-nose pliers)

TIPS:
String the beads in the symmetrical pattern as pictured. The finished
length is 20". For a different length necklace, adjust the number of beads.

For additional details about techniques used in this design, see:
Beading Cable Technique Sheet

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