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Making Waves Cha Cha Necklace Tutorial

Use head pins, wire, and jump rings to create an easy wire working necklace design. Let Allie teach you the fundamentals of making a coiled eye pin and opening and closing jump rings. Technique learned: Wire Working The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Mermaid Glass Beads - Sapphire Matte 6mm, ~18 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Disco Balls - Montana AB 8mm (96 Facets), ~ 10 Beads
  • Melon Beads - Turquoise 4mm, ~ 30 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Dark Sapphire 2mm | Pack of 120, ~ 42 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Aqua 4mm | Pack of 120, ~ 42 Beads
  • Jump Rings - Open 5mm 20G Premium Gunmetal Plated Brass, ~ 24
  • Head Pins - 1" 21G Premium Gunmetal Plated Brass, ~ 63 Pins
  • Simple Toggles 9mm - Premium Gunmetal Plating | Pack of 5, 1 Piece
  • Potomax Jeweler's Wire 26 Gauge Round - Titanium 45 Feet, ~ 24"
  • Step 1: Choose Your Materials

    Step 2: Watch the 
    Video Tutorial

    Making Waves Cha Cha Necklace Tutorial
    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Mermaid Glass Beads - Sapphire Matte 6mm, ~18 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Disco Balls - Montana AB 8mm (96 Facets), ~ 10 Beads
  • Melon Beads - Turquoise 4mm, ~ 30 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Dark Sapphire 2mm | Pack of 120, ~ 42 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Aqua 4mm | Pack of 120, ~ 42 Beads
  • Jump Rings - Open 5mm 20G Premium Gunmetal Plated Brass, ~ 24
  • Head Pins - 1" 21G Premium Gunmetal Plated Brass, ~ 63 Pins
  • Simple Toggles 9mm - Premium Gunmetal Plating | Pack of 5, 1 Piece
  • Potomax Jeweler's Wire 26 Gauge Round - Titanium 45 Feet, ~ 24"
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Learn how to use easy wire working techniques to create this Making Waves Cha Cha necklace in this PotomacBeads tutorial.
    Cut about 10 inches of 26ga wire. Using pliers bend the wire into an eye pin, about 3/4 inch from the end. Drop a jump ring onto the wire, then, holding the loop, wrap the tail end around the long piece of wire a few times. Trim the end.
    Use this method to create a chain link, attaching beads on head pins as you go. Watch the Making Waves Cha Cha necklace tutorial to learn some tips and tricks from Allie.
    Put some beads on headpins to create dangling pieces for your necklace. Attach the headpins to the jump rings in the chain using the pliers. Add a toggle clasp to the ends of the chain.
    It’s fun to put together different colors, sizes and shapes of beads in this Making Waves Cha Cha necklace. You can find all the supplies needed at PotomacBeads to create beautiful jewelry like this and more!
    Project Length: Size 16"
    Technique learned: Wire Working

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    • Athenacast Jeweler's Wire 20 Gauge Round - Non-Tarnish Silver 18 Feet
    • Athenacast Jeweler's Wire 22 Gauge Round - Non-Tarnish Silver 24 Feet
    • Athenacast Jeweler's Wire 24 Gauge Round - Non-Tarnish Silver 30 Feet
    • BeadTec 10-Step Mandrel for Making Rings | 2-Piece Set | 1.5-10mm
    • Athenacast Jeweler's Wire 20 Gauge Round - Non-Tarnish Premium Gold Plated 18 Feet

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    BeadTec Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
    Making Waves Cha Cha Necklace Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

    Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

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    Item Description

    Use head pins, wire, and jump rings to create an easy wire working necklace design. Let Allie teach you the fundamentals of making a coiled eye pin and opening and closing jump rings. Technique learned: Wire Working The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Mermaid Glass Beads - Sapphire Matte 6mm, ~18 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Disco Balls - Montana AB 8mm (96 Facets), ~ 10 Beads
  • Melon Beads - Turquoise 4mm, ~ 30 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Dark Sapphire 2mm | Pack of 120, ~ 42 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Aqua 4mm | Pack of 120, ~ 42 Beads
  • Jump Rings - Open 5mm 20G Premium Gunmetal Plated Brass, ~ 24
  • Head Pins - 1" 21G Premium Gunmetal Plated Brass, ~ 63 Pins
  • Simple Toggles 9mm - Premium Gunmetal Plating | Pack of 5, 1 Piece
  • Potomax Jeweler's Wire 26 Gauge Round - Titanium 45 Feet, ~ 24"
  • Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Mermaid Glass Beads - Sapphire Matte 6mm, ~18 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Disco Balls - Montana AB 8mm (96 Facets), ~ 10 Beads
  • Melon Beads - Turquoise 4mm, ~ 30 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Dark Sapphire 2mm | Pack of 120, ~ 42 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Aqua 4mm | Pack of 120, ~ 42 Beads
  • Jump Rings - Open 5mm 20G Premium Gunmetal Plated Brass, ~ 24
  • Head Pins - 1" 21G Premium Gunmetal Plated Brass, ~ 63 Pins
  • Simple Toggles 9mm - Premium Gunmetal Plating | Pack of 5, 1 Piece
  • Potomax Jeweler's Wire 26 Gauge Round - Titanium 45 Feet, ~ 24"
  • Project Steps

    Learn how to use easy wire working techniques to create this Making Waves Cha Cha necklace in this PotomacBeads tutorial.
    Cut about 10 inches of 26ga wire. Using pliers bend the wire into an eye pin, about 3/4 inch from the end. Drop a jump ring onto the wire, then, holding the loop, wrap the tail end around the long piece of wire a few times. Trim the end.
    Use this method to create a chain link, attaching beads on head pins as you go. Watch the Making Waves Cha Cha necklace tutorial to learn some tips and tricks from Allie.
    Put some beads on headpins to create dangling pieces for your necklace. Attach the headpins to the jump rings in the chain using the pliers. Add a toggle clasp to the ends of the chain.
    It’s fun to put together different colors, sizes and shapes of beads in this Making Waves Cha Cha necklace. You can find all the supplies needed at PotomacBeads to create beautiful jewelry like this and more!
    Project Length: Size 16"
    Technique learned: Wire Working