Design Inspiration Supplies
Design Instructions
Supplies needed
- 1 Starburst Magnetic Clasp (94-6251-12)
- 13 Crystal Brilliance Link w/Crystal (94-6844-02)
- 1 Celestial Brilliance Pendant w/Crystal (94-6843-02)
- 18” Brass Rolo Chain 3.65x3.65mm (20-1925-12)
- 12 Head Pin 21ga 2” (01-0028-01)
- 15 Oval Jump Ring 20ga 3x2mm ID (01-0016-01)
- 1 Oval Jump Ring 20ga 4x3mm ID (01-0018-01)
- 6 Faceted Glass 3x4mm Rondelle Bead (Metallic Bronze shown)
- 6 Faceted Glass 6x4mm Rondelle Bead (Metallic Bronze shown)
Tools
- chain nose pliers (2)
- round nose pliers
- flush cutters
- Chain Sta (optional)
Skill Level: Beginner
Finished Size: Approx. 19"
Designer: Tracy Proctor
Download the Galaxy Necklace PDF
Watch our technique videos on the TierraCast Blog (look for Jump Rings and Simple Loops).
Tip: Try a version using our unglued Milgrained Bezel Links and Oval Scroll Bezels with crystals in your choice of colors!
Steps
- String one rondelle bead onto one head pin. Protecting top of bead bend wire over at right angle and trim to about 3/8". Use round nose pliers to form simple loop. Repeat with all remaining head pins and beads.
- Pick up one bead dangle and open simple loop. Attach to one crystal link and close loop. Repeat with 11 more links and remaining bead dangles.
- Open the 4x3mm oval jump ring and attach to top of pendant. Before closing attach the remaining crystal link. Close jump ring.
- Fold chain in half to find center link. Open one small oval jump ring and attach to link. Before closing add bezel assembly. Close jump ring.
- If using a Chain-Sta suspend chain so that it is untwisted, with bezel at center. Alternatively, stretch chain across a clip board or other surface and use binder clips to secure at sides. (Optional)
- Open one jump ring and attach one 6x4mm beaded dangle four links to right (or left) of center link. Close jump ring.
- Repeat Step 6 to attach one 3x2mm beaded dangle four links to right (or left) of previously placed dangle. Repeat to attach four more dangles, alternating sizes.
- Repeat Steps 6 and 7 on other side of center link.
- Open one jump ring and attach one loop of clasp set at one end of necklace. Close jump ring.
- Repeat Step 9 at other end of necklace.
