How To Make Jewelry: How To Make A Crystal Illusion Necklace
Learn how to make a multi-strand crystal illusion necklace with this jewelry making tutorial. This lesson teaches you what tools and materials you'll need. You will learn how to arrange the beads and how to attach them to bead stringing wire using crimp tubes. You will also learn how to finish a multi-strand necklace and how to put on the clasp. Once you learn these basics, you will be able to make your own illusion necklaces. Make a single strand necklace, change the colors, make it yours!
To make this crystal illusion necklace, you will need 30 or so faceted crystal beads and 30 or so crystal bicones beads. We used 19-strand bead stringing wire. If you would like a review of bead stringing wire and how to pick it out, here's a video we made:
How To Make Jewelry: Bead Stringing Wire For Jewelry Explained
https://youtu.be/IYdgc3_oDa4
Other materials needed to make a crystal illusion necklace are 60 crimp tubes, 2 clamshell bead tips with loops, 2 jump rings, and a lobster clasp. We also used jeweler's glue. For tools, you will need chain-nose pliers, round-nose pliers, and wire cutters. Too see what these basic jewelry making tools look like here's a review video:
How To Make Jewelry: Basic Jewelry Tools Explained
https://youtu.be/kHs1Uws6pzg
If you want more jewelry making basics, we have some starter tips and tricks in these videos:
How To Make Jewelry: How To Make A Simple Loop
https://youtu.be/ClUaOg5cKog
How To Make Jewelry: How To Make A Wrapped Loop For Jewelry
https://youtu.be/Ce9iIuzxGyo
How To Make Jewelry: How To Put A Clasp On A Chain
https://youtu.be/56kXG3SBlDQ
How To Make Jewelry: How To Punch Holes In Metal For Jewelry
https://youtu.be/8LZl4ovwiJo
How To Make Jewelry: How To Make A Necklace Shorter
https://youtu.be/jy6UyaESl-A
We have all kinds of jewelry making videos and lessons. If you enjoy this one, you might also like these jewelry making lessons:
How To Make Jewelry: How To Make Crystal Wrapped Earrings
https://youtu.be/uNUVJJ0S7WU
How To Make Jewelry: How To Make Beaded Drop Earrings
https://youtu.be/w_P4nqyWBj8
How To Make Jewelry: How To Make Handmade Beaded Earrings
https://youtu.be/6ReuKIP1mFo
How To Make Jewelry: How To Make A Dangling Bead Necklace
https://youtu.be/3XUfJ5jdarM
How To Make Jewelry: How To Make A Beaded Lariat Necklace
https://youtu.be/z7Ywk2DHUH4
How To Make Jewelry: How To Make A Picture Pendant On A Scrabble Tile
https://youtu.be/JKIbwkz3fHI
How To Make Jewelry: How To Make Boho Chic Bangle Bracelets
https://youtu.be/pKpcbODz37U
How To Make Jewelry: How To Add A Charm To A Charm Bracelet
https://youtu.be/vMAiauS8FNc
How To Make Jewelry: How To Make An Easy Resin Ring
https://youtu.be/TK41mx90c7U
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