In this tutorial, The Potomac Bead Company demonstrates how to use chain to make easy necklaces with a pendant onto which you can easily slide pandora style or other large hole beads.
Fine cable chain (thin enough to double through the bead's hole)
Pandora-style beads (or other large hole beads)
Headpin
Round nose pliers
Flat nose pliers (optional)
Wire cutters
Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps
Quick Project Steps
Start with a fine cable chain, approximately three feet in length.
Select your Pandora-style bead or any large hole bead you prefer.
Slide a bead onto a headpin.
Using round nose pliers, make a loop at the top of the bead.
Before coiling the top, slide the last links of the chain onto the wire loop.
Secure the loop by wrapping the wire around 1-4 times, depending on the length of your headpin.
Cut off the excess wire.
Slide on your chosen bead to the double chain.
Your versatile Pandora style necklace is ready to wear.
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Item Description
In this tutorial, The Potomac Bead Company demonstrates how to use chain to make easy necklaces with a pendant onto which you can easily slide pandora style or other large hole beads.
Designer's Material List
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
Fine cable chain (thin enough to double through the bead's hole)
Pandora-style beads (or other large hole beads)
Headpin
Round nose pliers
Flat nose pliers (optional)
Wire cutters
Project Steps
Start with a fine cable chain, approximately three feet in length.
Select your Pandora-style bead or any large hole bead you prefer.
Slide a bead onto a headpin.
Using round nose pliers, make a loop at the top of the bead.
Before coiling the top, slide the last links of the chain onto the wire loop.
Secure the loop by wrapping the wire around 1-4 times, depending on the length of your headpin.
Cut off the excess wire.
Slide on your chosen bead to the double chain.
Your versatile Pandora style necklace is ready to wear.
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