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Wire and Bead Necklace Projects

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Make a wide assortment of necklace designs using any of these easy to follow project instructions. Use only wire and make a chain or add beads for something a little extra. You have a large selection to choose from.

Harlequin Wire, Onyx, Mother of Pearl, and Crystal Necklace

Harlequin Wire, Onyx, Mother of Pearl, and Crystal NecklaceTammy Powley
Nothing it more classic than the combination of black and white. Add some sterling silver wire to these beads, which are a mixture of mother-of-pearl, black onyx, and crystals, and the metal really makes this necklace pop.

Swarovski Crystal Starfish and Sterling Silver Chain Necklace

Crystal Starfish and Sterling Silver Chain NecklaceTammy Powley
Get your sparkle on with a crystal starfish component, crystal beads, and sterling chain all combined in this necklace design.

3 Strand, Lots of Style Necklace

3 Strand NecklaceTammy Powley
Wire, crystal beads, pearls, a pendant, and chain are included in this mix of this fashionable and functional three strand necklaces that can be worn all kinds of different ways.

More Is Better Bead & Chain Necklace

More is Better NecklaceTammy Powley
Let your creative juices overflow with this eclectic 40 inch bead and chain necklace project.

Crystal Freedom Necklace

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

Coin Pearl and Stick Chain Necklace

Coin Pearl NecklaceTammy Powley
Fabricate a chain and add a little elegant pendant you also make yourself using wire, pearls, and crystals.

Serenity Ceramic, Wire, & Stone Necklace

Serenity Ceramic, Wire, & Stone NecklaceTammy Powley
With this unique assortment of ceramic, wire, hemp, and stone, you can create a unique necklace with an industrial flair.

Wire Heart & Lampwork Ribbon Necklace

Wire HeartTammy Powley
Red and white beads "pop" in this unusual necklace made from combining of wire, lampwork, crystals, glass, and ribbon.

Classy Pearl and Wire Necklace

Classy PearlsTammy Powley
With classic pearls and some thin sterling wire, you can make your own classy pearl necklace.

Cube Crystal and Chain Necklace

Crystal Cube NecklaceTammy Powley
Begin your chain and crystal cube necklace.

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