WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

wrapped loops

Gathering of
Connect earthy gems and brass
gems
bead caps in a long necklace

by Anne Vaughan
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 That’s a
Pairing semi-precious gemstones with antiqued brass
wrap!
Make somewhat large wrapped
evokes a feel of bohemian elegance. This necklace can loops to mimic the round shape of
the beads. And when you wear the
be wrapped twice or worn in one long loop and layered
necklace doubled, the loops
with other jewelry — perfect for casual-chic style. will create a more open
and airy design.

What you’ll need

necklace 38 in. (97 cm)
◆◆ 30–40 10–20 mm assorted

gemstone beads
◆◆ 60–100 8–20 mm assorted
1 2
bead caps
◆◆ 7–8 ft. (2.13–2.43 m) 22-gauge wire,

1 necklace • Cut a 3-in. (7.6 cm)

piece of wire. On one end, make
the first half of a wrapped loop
antique brass
◆◆ toggle clasp

◆◆ chainnose pliers and roundnose

(Basics). String a bead cap, a pliers

gemstone, and a bead cap, and ◆◆ diagonal wire cutters

make the first half of a wrapped loop.

Make 17 or 18 single-bead units. 3 Contact Anne at anne@swva.net, or visit
annevaughandesigns.com.

2 Cut a 5-in. (13 cm) piece of wire.

On one end, make the first half
of a wrapped loop. String: bead cap,
gemstone, bead cap, gemstone, bead
Finishing tip
cap. Make the first half of a wrapped Place smaller beads on each side of
loop. Make seven or eight two-bead the clasp for a more comfortable fit.
units, adding an additional bead cap
between the gemstones as desired.

3 On one end of a single-bead unit,

attach half of a toggle clasp and
Color cohesion
Using gemstones with similar tones,
complete the wraps. Continue
combined with subdued wire and
attaching bead units as desired.
findings, gives this necklace an
Attach the last bead unit and the
organic flow.
other half of the clasp.

“Each gem is individually wrapped with antique brass wire and

paired with a variety of brass caps and findings.”