Constellation Necklace Tutorial

Multi-Strand Custom Zodiac Necklace

Skill LevelBeginner

TechniqueChain & Jump Rings

Time1-3 Hours

Approximate Size22 Inches

Layers of delicate necklaces are quite popular, and this design personalizes the look with a Zodiac charm.

Add personalized beauty to your style with this fun multi-strand necklace. Tracy made a custom Zodiac constellation with epoxy clay and crystals to complement the TierraCast Zodiac sign charm at the center of the look. Find your preferred Zodiac sign and make your own constellation You can find more ideas for multi-strand jewelry in this Artbeads Cafe episode.

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Fill the bezel of the TierraCast antique gold beaded round picture frame with epoxy clay. You can color the clay with Jacquard Pearl Ex powdered pigment in true blue to create a midnight blue color. You can also try playing with alcohol inks like Tracy did in this necklace. While the clay is still workable, add PP11 chatons in Crystal in the constellation shape of your Zodiac sign. This example is for the Zodiac sign Cancer. Allow to dry.

Cut a length of 14K/20 gold-filled 1512 cable chain approximately 20 inches long. Attach one end to a 14K/20 gold-filled 5.0mm open jump ring using a TierraCast gold-plated brass small oval open jump ring. Attach half of the TierraCast 1/2-inch antique gold-plated pewter Anna's toggle clasp set to this 5mm jump ring using two small oval jump rings linked together. Repeat this step on the other end of the chain.

Dangle the constellation charm from the center of your chain using a TierraCast gold-plated brass medium oval open jump ring.

Cut another length of chain approximately 16 inches. Attach it to the 5mm jump ring at one end of your necklace using a small oval jump ring. Attach the other end to the 5mm jump ring at the other end of your necklace using a small oval jump ring. Dangle the TierraCast antique gold-plated pewter Cancer charm from the center of the chain using a medium oval jump ring.

Cut a length of chain approximately 14 inches long. Attach it to the 5mm jump ring at one end of your necklace using a small oval jump ring. Attach the other end to the 5mm jump ring at the other end of your necklace using a small oval jump ring. Dangle the TierraCast gold-plated pewter open star drop from the center of the chain using a medium oval jump ring.

List of Components:
TierraCast 1/2-Inch Antique Gold-Plated Pewter Anna's Toggle and Clasp 18x20.5mm (GA-6154, qty 1)
TierraCast Antique Gold-Plated Pewter Cancer Charm (GA-2473, qty 1)
TierraCast Gold-Plated Pewter Open Star Drop (G-2106, qty 1)
TierraCast Antique Gold Beaded Round Picture Frame (GA-2259, qty 1)
TierraCast Gold-Plated Brass Small Oval Open Jump Ring (G-0016, qty 10)
TierraCast Gold-Plated Brass Medium Oval Open Jump Ring (G-0018, qty 3)
14K/20 Gold-Filled Open Jump Ring 0.025 x .200 inches (0.6 x 5.0mm) (GF-OJR25-H, qty 2)
14K/20 Gold-Filled 1512 Cable Chain (GFCH07, qty 5)
1028 PP11 Chaton Crystal (1.70mm) (1028-CRY11PP, qty 5)

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