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Chain & Pearl Lariat Tutorial

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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!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

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Step 2: Watch the 
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Chain & Pearl Lariat Tutorial
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

    • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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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.

    Step 4: Pick Your Own Colors

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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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.