Three Strands of Beads Necklace Jewelry Making Project       Page 7

We  have three wire components to make in this jewelry making project.  The first component is the end bar and the spacer bar finding for either end of the necklace and for holding the three strands of beads in position.  The second component is the 2-1 component that connects the end spacer bar component to the single clasp.  The third component is the chain component that creates the adjustable length clasp. 

Step 1:  Cut two segments of 18 gauge 1/2 hard wire each 2" long (2-1 component), ten more segments of 18 gauge wire each 1 7/8" long (spacer bar and end bar) and 6 segments of 20 gauge 1/2 hard wire each 2 1/2 inches long (chain). 

Step 2:  Using your Step Jaw Pliers or round nose pliers make a loop in the end of each wire segment with the flush cut.

Step 3:  Grip each wire segment in turn by the loop you made and using your nylon jaw pliers straighten each wire segment by repeatedly pulling the wire through the jaws of the pliers. 

Step 4:  We begin making the wire components by making the 18 gauge 3 strand spacer bar for each end of the bracelet and for the spacer bars.  Use one of the 1 7/8" wire segments.  Position pegs 1 and 2 in your jig as shown at left.  Place the initial loop on peg 1 and wrap the wire around peg 2.  Then add peg 3 and wrap the wire around peg 3.  At this point your wire component should appear as shown.  Do the same thing for all 10 segments of 1 7/8" 18 gauge wire. 

Step 5:  Remove the wire from your jig and cut the excess wire.  Using your bent chain nose pliers, close the final loop where you cut the wire.  This will complete the two end bars and the eight spacer bars in the necklace. 

Step 6:  Now we begin to make the 2 to 1 components on either end of the bracelet.  Position pegs 4 and 5 in your jig (remove pegs 1-3 so that they aren't in your way.)  Using the 18 gauge 2" long wire segments, position the initial loop on peg 4 and wrap the wire around peg 5 as shown above-left.  Push the wire so that it rests adjacent to the empty hole for peg 6 with no pressure applied.  Then add peg 6 and wrap the wire around peg 6.  When completed, the wire should appear as shown above-left. 

Step 7:  Remove the wire from the jig and cut the excess wire.  Close the final loop with your bent chain nose pliers.  Your wire component should appear as shown at right.