Winter Solstice Wire Necklace

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Tackle mastering wire working and creating coiled links once and for all with the help of Allie in this DIY wire jewelry-making tutorial. Use a pendant, like this new Athenacast pendant and 24 guage wire to make your chain link necklace.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Winter Solstice Wire Necklace
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Athenacast Jeweler's Wire 24 Gauge Round - Non-Tarnish Silver, 5 Feet
  • Athenacast Simple Toggles 13mm - Premium 99.9% Silver Plating, 1 Piece
  • Potomac Crystal Cylinders - Light Tanzanite AB 4mm, 14 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Metallic Chocolate 11/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Czech Faceted Round - 8mm - Metallic Berry, 13 Beads
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Prepare Your Materials: Gather the wire, beads, pendant, toggle, and pliers needed for the project.
    Start with Wire Working: Cut a piece of 24 gauge wire and use round nose pliers to form a loop. Mark the pliers with a Sharpie for consistent loop sizes.
    Create the Coiled Link: After making a loop, coil the wire around itself for a few wraps. Cut off excess wire with wire cutters.
    Attach the Pendant: Insert the pendant into the loop before completely coiling the wire. This attaches it to the wire chain.
    Add Beads: Slide beads onto the wire, followed by creating another loop and coil to secure them in place.
    Continue Linking: Repeat the process of looping, coiling, and adding beads to extend the necklace to your desired length.
    Finalize the Design: Attach the toggle clasp to the ends of the necklace, completing the project.

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
    Beading Mat - Beading Design Mat
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Tackle mastering wire working and creating coiled links once and for all with the help of Allie in this DIY wire jewelry-making tutorial. Use a pendant, like this new Athenacast pendant and 24 guage wire to make your chain link necklace.

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Athenacast Jeweler's Wire 24 Gauge Round - Non-Tarnish Silver, 5 Feet
  • Athenacast Simple Toggles 13mm - Premium 99.9% Silver Plating, 1 Piece
  • Potomac Crystal Cylinders - Light Tanzanite AB 4mm, 14 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Metallic Chocolate 11/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Czech Faceted Round - 8mm - Metallic Berry, 13 Beads
  • Project Steps

    Prepare Your Materials: Gather the wire, beads, pendant, toggle, and pliers needed for the project.
    Start with Wire Working: Cut a piece of 24 gauge wire and use round nose pliers to form a loop. Mark the pliers with a Sharpie for consistent loop sizes.
    Create the Coiled Link: After making a loop, coil the wire around itself for a few wraps. Cut off excess wire with wire cutters.
    Attach the Pendant: Insert the pendant into the loop before completely coiling the wire. This attaches it to the wire chain.
    Add Beads: Slide beads onto the wire, followed by creating another loop and coil to secure them in place.
    Continue Linking: Repeat the process of looping, coiling, and adding beads to extend the necklace to your desired length.
    Finalize the Design: Attach the toggle clasp to the ends of the necklace, completing the project.