How To Make A Crystal Cluster Illusion Necklace

In “How To Make A Crystal Cluster Illusion Necklace" we'll show you how to use crimp beads and bead-stringing wire to magically float the crystal beads. Then we’ll show you how to use a clamshell bead tip to finishing the ends, and we’ll share how to put on the clasp. Follow along then use the steps below to make your own Crystal Cluster Illusion Necklace!

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Chapters
0:00 Title
0:10 Tools and Materials
0:49 Making The Crystal Cluster
3:43 Finishing The Ends
10:16 Finished Earrings

How To Make A Crystal Cluster Illusion Necklace
by Jennifer and Kitty O'Neil
Running With Sisters

We love the refined look of this Crystal Cluster Illusion Necklace. We think it will add a touch of elegance to anything you wear! This necklace is so pretty and so easy to make. We'll show you every step! Even if you’ve never made a necklace before, you can make this Crystal Cluster Illusion Necklace. We’ll show you the tools and materials you’ll need. Then we'll show you how to float the beads on the bead stringing wire and how to secure them in place using crimp beads. And then we'll show you how to use crimp beads and clamshell bead tips to add the clasp. This necklace goes together so quickly, you can make just one, or make three in different lengths for a pretty, layered trio!

How To Make A Crystal Cluster Illusion Necklace
Tools & Materials
7 Crystal bicone beads, 4mm, aqua ►https://amzn.to/3eAiFyA
19-Strand bead stringing wire, gold ►https://amzn.to/3mI71nw
4 Crimp beads, gold, size #1 ►https://amzn.to/38vs7QL
2 Clamshell bead tips, gold ►https://amzn.to/3xCws0k
1 Small lobster clasp, 12mm ►https://amzn.to/37HgHKQ
2 Jump rings, gold ►https://amzn.to/3nx4pL6
Chain-nose pliers ►https://amzn.to/2Kusrah
Round-nose pliers ►https://amzn.to/3jBqeaB
Wire cutters ►https://amzn.to/3akiiaZ
Ruler ►https://amzn.to/2KP5LS6
Steps
1. Cut a 20” piece of bead-stringing wire and feed on a crimp bead.
2. Slide the crimp bead to the center of the bead-stringing wire.
3. Flatten the crimp bead in place onto the wire using the chain-nose pliers.
4. Feed the bicone beads onto the bead stringing wire followed by another crimp bead.
5. Slide the cluster of beads and the crimp bead down to the flattened crimp. Press the crimp bead flat onto the wire.
6. To finish the ends, feed one end of the bead stringing wire up through the bottom of a clamshell bead tip.
7. Slide a crimp bead onto the wire. We want the length of our necklace to be 17”. So we will position the crimp bead 8” from the crystal beads. Flatten the crimp bead onto the wire.
8. Trim the end of the wire with the wire cutters, then slide the clamshell up and over the flattened crimp. Press the clamshell closed over the flattened crimp.
9. Repeat steps 6 through 9 to add a clamshell bead tip and crimp to the other end of the wire.
10. Open a jump ring. Slide the open jump ring through the loops on the clamshell bead tip, then feed on the lobster clasp. Close the jump ring. Open a second jump ring and attach it to the other clamshell bead tip. This will serve as the other side of the clasp.

We made a trio of Crystal Cluster Illusion Necklaces to wear together as a multi-strand necklace. We just added 1/4" to each side for the medium length one and 1/2" to each side for the longest one. Let us know if you make one and we'd love to hear what kind of beads you used!
Happy Crafting,
Jennifer & Kitty

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