Trendy Tribal Necklace and Bracelet

By using simple joining techniques you can create this striking Tribal Jewellery Set. Antique gold findings give this set a real depth and a look of authenticity.

 

 

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Materials

• 1 x 10 16mm glazed round burnt orange(CEAG21)
• 1 x 20 16mm round horn mix (HNRA16MX)
• 1 x light chain antique gold (CHLAG)
• 8 x bead tip 15x8mm antique gold (TIPBAG)
• 1 x 100 8mm jump rings antique gold (JR8AG)
• 1 x 100 eyepins antique gold (EPAG)
• 1 x trigger clasp large (TRG15AG)
• 1 x project sheet (GMC1008P)
• You will also need 1 pair of craft multi pliers (CRMT)

Stage 1

Cut 14cm of chain add an 8mm jump ring to the last link on each end of the chain. With the round nosed part of the pliers open the loop of an eyepin attach it to one jump ring and close the loop. Thread a horn bead onto the eyepin. With the cutting part of the pliers trim the eyepin 1cm above the bead bend into a loop attach a jump ring and squeeze closed.

Stage 2

Cut 3.5cm of chain and join the end link to the last jump ring added in the previous step. Open the loop of an eyepin and attach to the end link of the 3.5cm length of chain.

Stage 3

Thread a bead tip onto the eyepin large end first followed by a ceramic bead. Add another bead tip small end first. Use the cutting part of the pliers and trim the eyepin approximately 1cm above the bead tip. Bend into a loop, attach a jump ring and squeeze closed.

Stage 4

Open the loop of an eyepin and attach to the jump ring, close the loop. Thread on a horn bead trim the eyepin approximately 1cm above the bead bend into a loop attach a jump ring and squeeze closed. Repeat for another horn bead.

Stage 5

Cut a 4.5cm length of chain join to the jump ring and follow step 3. Follow step 4 to add two more horn beads, a ceramic bead in the same way and two more horn beads. Cut 5cm of chain. Follow steps 3 and 4. Repeat step 2 and 3. Add another horn bead and join to the jump ring on end of the 14cm length of chain.

Stage 6

Cut 8cm of chain, attach to the jump ring underneath the horn bead attached to the 14cm length of chain. Add the following beads in the same way as step 4: a ceramic, two horn and 3cm of chain. Next a horn bead and a ceramic. A 2.5cm length of chain, a horn bead, 2.5cm of chain a horn bead and a ceramic. Add an 8cm length of chain and join to the jump ring underneath the horn bead attached to the 14cm length of chain.

Stage 7

To make the matching bracelet follow step 4 to add your remaining beads. Add an extra jump ring to one end and a jump ring with a trigger clasp to finish.

Stage 8

This is what your finished set should look like.

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