Since I did a how to on crimping techniques I thought I would show you how to use them in an illusion style necklace project. These instructions have been requested by you so keep the suggestions coming!
Karla Schafer, Auntie's Beads Designer
Materials and Tools Needed:
Pearl Illusion Necklace
Multicolor Freshwater Potato Strand, 3-4mm
Multicolor Freshwater Potato Strand, 6mm
Multicolor Freshwater Potato Strand, 8mm
Supplemax, 012", 50M WHITE
Crimp Beads, Bag of 100, 1 X 1 mm- 156 pc
Crimp Beads, Bag of 100, 2 x 2 mm- 6pc
Sterling Silver Clam Shell Tips, Bag of 10- 6pc
Sterling Silver 3-Strand Crown Clasp
Beadsmith Ergo Pliers, Chain Nose With Cutter
Nipper Tool
Crystal Illusion Necklace
Swarovski Faceted Long Oval Pendant, 6 x 18mm, Indicolite- 1pc
Swarovski Crystal Pineapple Bead, 9x6mm, Indicolite- 2pc
Swarovski Crystal, 6mm Faceted Round Rondelle, Indicolite- 6pc
Swarovski Crystal, Bag of 10, 4mm Bicone, Indicolite- 5pc
Swarovski Crystal, 5mm Round Faceted, Fuchsia- 7pc
1 1/2 Inch Silver Eye Pins, 21 Gauge, Bag of 10- 1pc
Trigger Clasp, Sterling Silver, 11.5mm- 1pc
Crimp Beads, Bag of 100, 2 x 2 mm- 4pc
Soft Flex Extreme 925 Flex Wire, 30ft., .019, Silver
Nipper Tool
Bead Smith Magical Crimp Forming Tool For .014"-.015" Wire
