Foliage Necklace Tutorial

Created by: Rita Hutchinson

Designer Tips

Make 45 wire-wrapped loop dangles, each with a single crystal bicone. See Basic Jewelry-Making Technique Sheet (PDF)
Use a jump ring to connect sets of 5 wrapped loop crystal dangles to the chain.
Space the sets about 0.5" apart along the chain in desired locations.
Attach a leaf to one end of the chain. Run the other end of the chain through this leaf before attaching the other leaf.
By attaching sets of dangles above and below the chain when it passes through the upper leaf, you can "lock in" the length of the necklace when you wear this lariat-style necklace (see alternate image below).

Suggested Supplies

1 spool [use 26"] #40-099-08-3 Silver Plated Curb Chain SPOOL, 2.8mm
1 gross [use approximately 45 beads] #05-328-04-907 Crystal Jams™ Assortment, Faceted Bicone, 4mm - Limited Availability... try Preciosa crystal bicones in shades of green and gold, when the Crystal Jam is no longer available.
1 pkg of 6 [use 2] #44-180-004-3 Filigree, Leaf, 65x37mm
1 bag of 100 [use 45] #37-091-15-3 Head Pin, 1.5" (or longer), Thin 22-gauge, Silver Plate
1 oz [use 11] #37-136-3 Jump Ring, Round, 5mm