Disco 8-Ball Necklace Tutorial
Created by: Rita Hutchinson
Designer Tips
- Cut cord to desired length.
- Add bead to suede cord.
- Add cord ends (glue in place).
- Attach clasp and jump ring. For best way to open and close loops, see Jump Ring Hint in Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF)

- 1 yard (use 24") #61-655-912 Printed Suede Cord, 5mm - Metallic Silver Gecko
- 1 dozen (use 1) #39-343-3 Silver Plated Lobster Clasp, 12mm
- 2 each #43-800-506-3 TierraCast Bright Rhodium Plated Brass Pagoda Cord End for 6mm Cord
- 1 oz (use 2) #37-145-3 Silver Plated Jump Ring, Round, 6mm
- 1 each #60-244 Adhesive, Loctite Ultra Gel Control SuperGlue
Tools
- Wubbers Bent Chain-Nose Jewelry Making Pliers
- Wubbers Chain-Nose Jewelry Making Pliers
- Other SuppliesArtisan-made large-hole bead (from Designer's stash)
- Ruler
- Scissors
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