Moonrise Necklace Tutorial

Created by: Summer Melaas and Janet Boyington

Designer Tips

Stretch and wax 1 yard of thread.
Using a size 12 needle, add Delica beads to the charm following the instructions in the free printable PDFs below.
Cut eleven 1.25 - 1.5" sections of chain. Make 10 wire-wrapped links (with one labradorite bead on each), and wire-wrap these links directly to the chain sections, creating a 19.5" beaded chain.
Cut two approximately 3.25" sections of chain. String remaining labradorite beads onto Soft Flex wire, and crimp the ends directly to one end of each chain piece.
Use a jump ring to connect the chain ends to the clasp. As needed, remove a few chain links next to the clasp, to make the 2 strands the same length.
Place medallion onto the center of the necklace with a jump ring.

These instructions make a 20" necklace. To vary the length, use longer or shorter sections of chain as desired.
For more details on wire wrapping loops, and using crimp beads, see Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF).
For more tips on beading with Centerline findings, see free downloadable projects below.

Suggested Supplies

You'll have plenty of left-over beads of each color after making this project.
1 each #30-072-121-1 Centerline Half Moon Bracelet Link, 0.25x1" - Gold Plated
1 tube #20-928-1451 Miyuki Delica 11/0 Beads - Pale Cream Opal Silverlined
1 tube #20-928-1066 Miyuki Delica 11/0 Beads - Metallic Matte Heather Luster
1 tube #20-928-0191 Miyuki Delica 11/0 Beads - Rose Lined
1 tube #20-928-0376 Miyuki Delica 11/0 Beads - Metallic Matte Light Grey Blue
1 bobbin #61-003 One-G TOHO Nylon Beading Thread, 50 yards, Light Gray
1 each #69-022 Beeswax