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Beads & Chain Projects

Combine chain, either prefabricated or chain that you make yourself, with beads to create all kinds of great jewelry projects like those included here.

Textured Brass and Bamboo Earrings

Take some textured teardrop brass components and mix them with bamboo beads and chain.

Chain and Jet Crystal Y-Necklace

Y-necklaces are a staple jewelry design and so are jet crystal beads which becomes the focal point of this necklace.

Gunmetal and Jet Crystal Tassel Necklace

One large beautiful crystal bead was this inspiration for this simple tassel necklace project using gunmetal chain and findings.

Crystal Freedom Necklace

The theme for this wire, chain, and crystal necklace design came from the idea of freedom and starting a new life.

Graduation Celebration Necklace

Celebrate with crystals, hematite stars, and hematite hearts dangling from this uniquely patterned chain.

More Is Better Bead & Chain Necklace

Let your creative juices overflow with this eclectic 40 inch bead and chain necklace project.

Graduation Celebration Necklace

Lots and lots and lots of dangles and beautiful scalloped-style sterling chain make this crystal and stone bead necklace dramatic combination of style and elegance.

Wire Wrapped Stick Chain

Make a chain using all wire, your choice of gold-filled or sterling, using pieces of straight wire and the wrapped loop technique.

Bead and Wire Chain

Incorporate beads with wire to make a chain that looks good on it's own as either a bracelet, anklet, or necklace.

Rainbow Heart Glass Necklace

A hallow heart glass lampwork bead inspired this dainty necklace design.

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