Long Breast Cancer Awareness Chain Necklace

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Show your support for those who are struggling with breast cancer, or celebrate their survival with this long, chain necklace. This necklace reflects hope and faith with it’s vibrant colors and multiple textures.

The pattern for this necklace is completely random. It may help you to visualize the final product by laying the beads out as you would like them to look in the links first, then cut the chain in lengths to go between the links. Arrange the pendants and charms where you would like as well, then as you work through the steps, you will not feel you need to rework anything.

Step one: Cut two feet of sterling silver round link chain into varying lengths. Create several links and dangles using the beads and pendants in the list. The pattern of this necklace is completely random, so have fun with the designs. To make the links, string several beads on 22 gauge, half-hard wire and finish with wrapped loops. Make sure to attach the links to the ends of the chain sections before wrapping the wire. For detailed instructions on how to make wrapped loops, see the Handy Tips section of the Learning Center. To make the dangles, string beads on head pins, and attach randomly to sections of the chain, finish with wrapped loops.

Step two: Find the center of the completed chain and attach the Swarovski baroque fuchsia pendant using a sterling silver jump ring. Add the rest of the charms and pendants to the chain in various places, also using jump rings.

Step three: Attach the sterling silver heart toggle clasp using sterling silver open jump rings.

Approximate length: 32 inches
Approximate cost: Under $70.00 includes wire
Estimated time: 2 hours
Difficulty level: Moderate – takes knowledge of basic wire techniques

List of components:
Hill Tribe silver striped heart bead (HTS123, qty 1)
Hill Tribe silver heart pendant (HTS120, qty 1)
Hill Tribe silver hammered disc (HTS085, qty 2)
Sterling silver breast cancer awareness charms (CHARM206, qty 2)
8mm Swarovski diagonal cube bead fuchsia (5600-FU8, qty1)
22x15mm Swarovski baroque pendant ruby (6090-RU22, qty 1)
6mm Swarovski faceted round fuchsia (5000-FU6, qty 7)
6x3mm olivine jade disc(R-JADE-DSC6, qty 1)
6mm daisy spacers (INDSY60A, qty 14)
14mm sterling silver heart toggle clasp (SS-TOG05, qty 1)
Sterling silver open jump ring (SS-OJR30-H, qty 6)
060 sterling silver round link chain (925CH42, qty 2ft)
1 ½ inch 22 gauge head pin (SS-HP2X, qty 5)
Sterling silver wire 22 gauge half-hard (SSWR22HH1)


Tools Used:
Side cutters – semi-flush (TOOL-131)
Round nose pliers (TOOL-108)
Chain nose pliers (TOOL-106)
Nylon jaw pliers (TOOL-105)


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Striped Heart Bead
Striped Heart BeadApprox. Length 10mm, Width 10mm
Product Code: HTS123
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Hill Tribe Silver Heart Pendant
Hill Tribe Silver Heart PendantApprox. Height 19.5mm, Width 18mm
Product Code: HTS120
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Hammered Disc
Hammered DiscApprox. Length 13mm, Width 11.5mm
Product Code: HTS085
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Breast Cancer Charm - Sterling Silver
Breast Cancer Charm - Sterling SilverHeight 14.5mm, Width 10mm
Product Code: CHARM206
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5600 8mm Diagonal Faceted Cube Fuchsia
5600 8mm Diagonal Faceted Cube FuchsiaLength 8mm, Width 8mm
Product Code: 5600-FU8
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6090 22mm Baroque Pendant Ruby
6090 22mm Baroque Pendant RubyHeight 22mm, Width 15mm
Product Code: 6090-RU22
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5000 6mm Faceted Round Fuchsia
5000 6mm Faceted Round FuchsiaLength 6mm, Width 6mm
Product Code: 5000-FU6
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Olivine Jade 6x3mm Disc
Olivine Jade 6x3mm Disc16 inch strand, 6x3mm beads
Product Code: R-JADE-DSC6
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6mm Daisy Spacer
6mm Daisy Spacer6mm
Product Code: INDSY60A
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STG 14mm Heart Toggle Clasp
STG 14mm Heart Toggle ClaspLoop 14mm, Bar 21mm
Product Code: SS-TOG05
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STG Open Jump Ring - 0.030 x .270 inches (0.75 x 6.85mm)
STG Open Jump Ring - 0.030 x .270 inches (0.75 x 6.85mm)Diameter 6.8mm, 21 gauge
Product Code: SS-OJR30-H
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Handmade 060 Round Link Chain
Handmade 060 Round Link ChainLink 5.5x5.5mm, 21 gauge
Product Code: 925CH42
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1 1/2-inch Head Pin, 22 Gauge (Sterling Silver)
1 1/2-inch Head Pin, 22 Gauge (Sterling Silver)Length 1 1/2", 22 Gauge
Product Code: SS-HP2X
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Side Cutters - Semi Flush
Side Cutters - Semi Flush 
Product Code: TOOL-131
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Round Nose Pliers
Round Nose Pliers 
Product Code: TOOL-108
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Chain Nose Pliers
Chain Nose Pliers 
Product Code: TOOL-106
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Nylon Jaw Pliers
Nylon Jaw Pliers 
Product Code: TOOL-105
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Sterling Silver Wire Round 22 Gauge HALF HARD - Approx. 1 troy oz (30ft)
Sterling Silver Wire Round 22 Gauge HALF HARD - Approx. 1 troy oz (30ft)22 Gauge, 30 Feet (Approx)
Product Code: SSWR22HH1
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