Crimson Tube Necklace  This necklace is a fun design made with African trade beads so expect the red glass tubes to be a little imperfect. The crimson and silver are a striking combination.

Materials:
1 Pkg. Red Glass Tube Ovals (#19094) Qty: 
1 Pkg. 6mm S/P Rounds (#14028) Qty: 
1 Pkg. S/P Large Circle Spacers (#14510) Qty: 
1 Pkg. Large Crimps (#50050) Qty: 
1 Pkg. Nickel Coil with Loop (#50037) Qty: 
1 Pkg. Nickel Leather Clasps (#50038) Qty: 
1 Pkg. Black Genya (#49010) Qty: 
1 Pkg. Beadstoppers (#51009) Qty: 

Directions:
Step 1:  Cut a piece of Genya exactly the length that you want this necklace to be.

Step 2:  String the following beads:
 Crimp, S/P Round, Circle Spacer, Glass Tube, Circle Spacer, S/P Round, Crimp

Step 3:  Slide the tube  to exactly the middle of the Genya and place a beadstopper after each crimp bead.  Crush your crimp beads.

Step 4:  Repeat Step 2 on the left side of your middle section.  Be sure to allow at least 2 ½ inches between your bead clusters.  Place your Beadstoppers at each crimp.  Crush your crimp beads.

Step 5:  Repeat Step 2 on the right side of your middle section.  Be sure to allow at least 2 ½ inches between your bead clusters.  Place your Beadstoppers at each crimp.  Crush your crimp beads.

Step 6:  Place your Genya into the end of a coil.  Crimp the last half coil with a pair of Flat Nose Pliers.  Repeat this at the other end of your Genya.

Step 7:  Attach your Leather Clasp and you are finished!

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