Materials Need: 
12-13" of chain 
20 guage wire 
24 guage wire 
5 Miracle beads 6mm round 
4 Hematite beads 6x4mm oval 
Clasp of your choice 
 
Step-by-Step:
1.    Cut 2 pieces of chain 4 1/2" - 5" long.   set one piece aside 
            (The remainder of the chain will be cut up to go between beads) 
2.    Attach first Miracle bead to end of one 4 1/2" chain using a simple loop. 
3.    Before closing loop at other side of bead, add 3 links of chain. 
4.    Attach Hematite bead to the other end of 3 links, add 3 more links, then 
a..... 
5.    Miracle, 3 links, Hematite, Miracle, Hematite, 3 links, Miracle , 3 links, 
Hematite , 3 links, Miracle. 
6.    Attach the piece of chain you set aside to the last bead. 
7.    Attach chosen clasp to ends using 24 guage wire to make bows if necessary 
 

My 15 year old LOVES this necklace.

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