This tutorial video from The Potomac Bead Company teaches you how to make a chain & pearl lariat necklace. This chain necklace looks around the neck, and is then connected with the three beads or pearls at the center. Enjoy!
Fine silver electroplated chain (pre-cut into two 8-inch sections and additional shorter sections)
26-gauge wire
Lobster clasp
Round nose pliers
Wire cutters
Bent needle nose pliers
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Quick Project Steps
Prepare Your Materials: Gather three pearls, chain sections, 26-gauge wire, a lobster clasp, and pliers.
Create the First Attachment: Use round nose pliers to form a loop with the wire, attach it to an 8-inch chain section, and a shorter piece, then add the smallest pearl.
Add the Middle Pearl: Repeat the process to attach the middle-sized pearl, ensuring it hangs at the desired length from the first pearl.
Finish the Y Shape: Attach the largest pearl at the end, creating the Y shape of the necklace.
Adjust Chain Lengths: Ensure all chain lengths are even and make any necessary adjustments.
Add the Clasp: Use jump rings to attach the lobster clasp to the ends of the chain.
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This tutorial video from The Potomac Bead Company teaches you how to make a chain & pearl lariat necklace. This chain necklace looks around the neck, and is then connected with the three beads or pearls at the center. Enjoy!
Designer's Material List
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
Three pearls in graduated sizes
Fine silver electroplated chain (pre-cut into two 8-inch sections and additional shorter sections)
26-gauge wire
Lobster clasp
Round nose pliers
Wire cutters
Bent needle nose pliers
Project Steps
Prepare Your Materials: Gather three pearls, chain sections, 26-gauge wire, a lobster clasp, and pliers.
Create the First Attachment: Use round nose pliers to form a loop with the wire, attach it to an 8-inch chain section, and a shorter piece, then add the smallest pearl.
Add the Middle Pearl: Repeat the process to attach the middle-sized pearl, ensuring it hangs at the desired length from the first pearl.
Finish the Y Shape: Attach the largest pearl at the end, creating the Y shape of the necklace.
Adjust Chain Lengths: Ensure all chain lengths are even and make any necessary adjustments.
Add the Clasp: Use jump rings to attach the lobster clasp to the ends of the chain.
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