Create a Stunning Waterfall Necklace with SilverSilk

Hello Silkies, welcome back to the channel! Today, I've got a delightful design to teach you, and I'm calling it the "Waterfall Necklace." This design draws inspiration from the cascading flow of water, using a herringbone pattern chain and our new knitted leather cord. It's a quick and easy project that requires just a few materials and tools. Before we dive in, please show your support by giving this video a thumbs up, leaving a comment, and subscribing to the channel. Your support means the world to us at SilverSilk!

Before we embark on this creative journey, let's ensure we have all the necessary tools and materials at hand.

Tools:

  • Chain nose pliers

  • Cutters

  • Wide nose pliers

  • Tool Magic (optional, for protecting findings)

Materials:

  • Herringbone pattern chain

  • Knitted leather cord (sandstone color)

  • SilverSilk single strand end caps

  • Jump Rings (20 gauge, 6mm inner diameter)

  • Lobster Claw clasp

  • Decorative chain

1. Prepare Your Chain Pieces:

  • Start by separating your decorative chain into the desired lengths, typically ranging from 3 inches to 2 inches. These will create the cascading effect in your waterfall necklace.

  • Use chain nose pliers to carefully open the middle link of each chain piece, allowing you to detach a section of the chain. This step ensures the chain is ready to connect to your design.

2. String the Chains:

  • Thread the separated chain pieces onto your knitted leather cord one at a time. You can mix and match chain lengths to create an organic waterfall-like pattern.

3. Attach the End Caps:

  • Trim any excess wire remnants from the knitted leather cord.

  • Insert the trimmed end of the cord into a single strand end cap.

  • Use wide nose pliers to carefully close the end cap, ensuring a secure fit. Repeat this step for both ends of the cord.

4. Add the Clasp:

  • Attach jump rings to the end caps. These jump rings will be used to connect the lobster claw clasp.

  • Securely close the jump rings with your pliers to prevent any accidental openings.

5. Complete Your Waterfall Necklace:

  • Once you've attached the clasp, your stunning Waterfall Necklace is complete! The cascading chains give it a graceful, waterfall-inspired look that's perfect for any occasion.

Conclusion:

Congratulations! You've just created a beautiful Waterfall Necklace that combines the elegance of a herringbone pattern chain with the unique texture of knitted leather cord. Feel free to customize it to your preferred length and color scheme. If you enjoyed this tutorial, don't forget to subscribe to our channel for more creative jewelry-making ideas. Thanks for joining us today, and happy beading, Silkies!

Nealay Patel

I exercise my craft in designing, educating and publishing various jewelry works. My checklist of accomplishments includes writing three jewelry-making books, hosting workshops at many trade shows, making television appearances on Beads, Baubles and Jewels and Jewel School on the Jewelry Television Network. Aside from actively participating in my own brand, Beads & Bubbles, I’m also a designer for Jesse James beads and Soft Flex Wire and I work full-time as an art director in my hometown, Tulsa, Oklahoma. I'm excited to grow SilverSilk & More and learning all the challenges that come with it. I look forward to working with you.

https://silversilkonline.com
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