Floating Deep Sea Necklace  This necklace is a great look on a bare neckline.  The emerald green, cobalt blue, and silver make for a fun combination which can be worn with a casual or dress occasion.  This piece will take some time to make, but is well worth the effort!  The finished length measures 20 inches. 
 

Materials:   
2 pkg.  20 Malachite Chips  (#12035) Qty:   
2 pkg.  10 Lampwork Emerald Rounds  (#18831) Qty:  
2 pkg.  10 Lampwork Emerald Cylinders   (#18832) Qty:  
3 pkg.  70+ 2mm Silver plated Crimps  (#50046) Qty:  
1 pkg.  20 4mm Silver plated Crimps (#50050) Qty:  
1 spool Soft Flex wire 30' Clear  (#49106) Qty:  
1 pkg.  5  S/P Large Toggle Clasps (#50170) Qty:  

Directions:   
Step 1: 
Cut five pieces of 26" Soft Flex wire.

Step 2: 
Adding beads/chips to wire you will secure them with 2mm crimp beads on both sides of each bead or chip.  Our beads and chips are placed 1" apart.

First strand measure in 3 1/2" from left as starting point. Add one crimp bead and crush in place, from right end add one Malachite Chip, one crimp bead and crush in place.  Measure 1" space, add crimp bead and crush in place, add one Emerald Round, one crimp bead and crush in place. Measure 1" space add crimp bead and crush in place, add one Malachite Chip, one crimp bead and crush in place. Measure 1" space add crimp bead and crush in place, add one Emerald Cylinder, one crimp bead and crush in place.  Repeat 1 time. Plus measure 1" space add one Malachite Chip, one crimp bead and crush in place. Measure 1" space add crimp bead and crush in place, add one Emerald Round, one crimp bead and crush in place. Measure 1" space add crimp bead and crush in place, add one Malachite Chip, one crimp bead and crush in place.

Now repeat this strand twice, these will be strands three and five.  These strands will have 5 Emerald Beads and 6 Malachite chips.

 
Second strand measure in 4" from left as starting point.  Add one crimp bead and crush in place, from right end add one Emerald Round, one crimp bead and crush in place.  Measure 1" space, add crimp bead and crush in place, add one Malachite Chip, one crimp bead and crush in place. Measure 1" space add crimp bead and crush in place, add one Emerald Cylinder, one crimp bead and crush in place. Measure 1" space add crimp bead and crush in place, add one Malachite Chip, one crimp bead and crush in place.  Repeat 1 time. Plus measure 1" space add crimp bead and crush in place, add one Emerald Round, one crimp bead and crush in place. Now repeat this strand once which will be strand four.  These strands will have 5 Emerald Beads and 4 Malachite chips.

Step 3: 
Lay the five strands flat on a table with ends lined-up, with top strand one and bottom is strand five.  Adjust strands to the right or left so that the beads and chips are nicely spaced.  Scotch tape the five strands together, on each end, right next to the last crimp bead.  Add two 4mm crimp beads to the ends of the five strands, about 1 1/2" above the last 2mm crimp bead, loop the ends through the toggle ring, back through one 4mm crimp bead.  Crush this crimp, cut the ends off, slide second crimp over ends and crush.  Repeat on other end with toggle bar.

Put on and enjoy your new necklace!

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