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The Clustered Y
Design by Barbara Lynch
The classic Y necklace takes on a completely new dimension: unlimited, personal and convertible! Each element of the cluster is removable and interchangeable to reflect the personality of the wearer.
Materials
- Assorted elements such as semi-precious stones, various beads, charms, earrings, old pendants, etc.
- 7 (3 - 4-inch) sterling silver head pins
- 7 sterling silver jump rings
- 7 small sterling silver spring-ring or lobster-claw clasps
- Large sterling silver spring-ring or lobster-claw clasp
- 21 - 25 inches sterling silver chain (chain should be strong enough to support weight of assorted elements)
- Round-nose pliers
- Chain-nose pliers
- Wire nippers
- 47 inches .018-inch-diameter nylon-coated flexible beading wire
- Chain-nose pliers
- Wire nippers
Finished Size
18 - 21 inches (including clasp), plus a 3 - 4-inch droplet
Instructions
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String beads and/or charms on head pins as desired. Form wrapped loops after beads; trim excess wire. |
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Use a jump ring to attach beaded head pins, pendants, charms, etc., to a small spring-ring or lobster-claw clasp. |
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Attach one element to last link of chain. Attach large clasp to opposite end of chain. |
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Attach remaining elements to the last 3 to 4 inches of chain using small clasps. |
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To wear necklace, connect unadorned end of chain to a link one or two links above last link with an embellishment. Note: Since elements are attached to necklace with small clasps, they can easily be removed and others added. |
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Copyright © March 2008 Simply Beads magazine. All rights reserved. |
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Happy Beading!
Barb Switzer
Editor, Simply Beads magazine
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