Chunky Turquoise Twist Necklace
This chunky turquoise twist necklace re-creates one worn by actress Cate Blanchett on the red carpet!
Are you thinking of making this as a gift? Why not add a presentation box or gift bag to your order.
Step by step instructions
Start by deciding what length you would like your necklace - you could do this by using the silkon thread to measure around your neck.
Cut 5 strands of silkon thread to the length you desire using thread snips, ensure your thread is all the same length - allowing a couple of extra inches either end for the crimp and hook.
Start by attaching 5 ends of the threads to the sterling silver crimp using snipe or flat nose pliers.
Now you are ready to start threading on the turquoise and quartz chip beads using a bead stringing needle - four strands will be turquoise, one crystal quartz.
Once complete, twist the strands around each other gently, then secure the other end of the five strands of silkon thread in the sterling silver crimp clasp using snipe or flat nose pliers.
Your necklace is now complete!
Suggested tools for this project
Bead stringing needle - a fine, flexible wire needle with a collapsible eye ideal for threading beads onto thread
Thread snips - ideal for cutting beading thread, thin wires, french wire and much more
Flat nose or snipe nose jewellery pliers - for bending angles in sheet or wire and opening and closing jump rings or loops
Or pack of pliers & side cutters which is an economical way of buying all the pliers you will need for every project!
Customise Your Kit
Make the design your own by using your favourite jewellery supplies
Jewellery Making Books
The Encyclopedia of Wire Jewellery Techniques by Sara Withers
The Basics of Bead Stringing by Debbie Kanan
Beading Design by Kim Glover
Kernowcraft's jewellery making kits are aimed to inspire you - therefore the step by step instructions are available online only with a shopping list, where you can easily customise the design to suit you. We recommend printing or bookmarking this page ready to follow.
The suggested products used in this project are suggestions to inspire you. Products used were compatible at the time of making but do be aware that gemstones are natural and hand cut stocks can vary, so do use your own common sense as to the compatibility of each item when making.
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