Reptilian Necklace

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This necklace is perfect for the guy in your life. Whether you are making a gift for your son or a hip dad, they are sure to love these classic heishi shells with the funky etched lizard pendant.

NOTE: This design makes a 16 in. necklace. Some men will need a larger size, if that is the case make sure you allow for more wire and beads.

Step one: Attach the 9mm sterling silver jump ring to the oval bone lizard pendent and set aside.

Step two: Cut an 18-inch length of ZambaPro 49 .014 jewelry wire. Use a 2mm antique brass-plated crimp bead to crimp to a 6mm gunmetal-plated open jump ring. For help using Crimp Beads please visit the Handy Tips section in the Learning Center. Attach the jump ring to the 12x6.5mm gunmetal-plated trigger clasp.

Step three: String eight inches of black lip hieshi shell beads, the lizard pendent and eight inches of shell beads. Use a crimp bead to crimp to a 6mm jump ring.

Approximate size: 16 inches
Approximate cost: Under $20.00
Estimated time: Under an hour
Difficulty level: Beginner

List of Components:
Oval bone pendant - lizard (BN-PEND03, qty 1)
Shell heishi beads - black lip (SHLHSH13, qty 1)
Sterling silver open jump ring (1.0 x 9.0mm) (SS-OJR40-F, qty 1)
2mm antique brass-plated crimp bead (BBA-CRM1, qty 2)
6mm gunmetal-plated open jump ring (BGM-OJR06, qty 2)
12x6.5mm gunmetal-plated trigger clasp (BGM-CL03, qty 1)
ZambaPro 49 .014 jewelry wire (ZP49-30F-014)

Tools used:
Nipper tool (TOOL-101)
Bead crimper tool (TOOL-100)
Chain nose pliers (TOOL-106)


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Heishi Shell Beads - Black Lip
Heishi Shell Beads - Black Lip16 inch strand
Product Code: SHLHSH13
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1 - 3$4.37 ea4 - 7$3.97 eaSave 9%8+$3.57 eaSave 18%
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STG Open Jump Ring 0.04 x .35 (1. x 9.0mm)
STG Open Jump Ring 0.04 x .35 (1. x 9.0mm)1.0 x 9.0mm
Product Code: SS-OJR40-F
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1 - 29$0.42 ea30 - 59$0.38 eaSave 10%60+$0.34 eaSave 19%
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2mm Antique Brass-Plated Crimp Bead
2mm Antique Brass-Plated Crimp BeadLength 1mm, Width 2mm
Product Code: BBA-CRM1
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1 - 49$0.09 ea50 - 99$0.08 eaSave 11%100+$0.07 eaSave 22%
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6mm Gunmetal-Plated Open Jump Ring
6mm Gunmetal-Plated Open Jump RingLength 6mm, Width 6mm, 18 gauge
Product Code: BGM-OJR06
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12x6.5mm Gunmetal-Plated Trigger Clasp
12x6.5mm Gunmetal-Plated Trigger ClaspLength 12mm, Width 6.5mm
Product Code: BGM-CL03
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1 - 39$0.40 ea40 - 79$0.36 eaSave 10%80+$0.32 eaSave 20%
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ZambaPro 49 .014 30FT Jewelry Wire
ZambaPro 49 .014 30FT Jewelry WireDiameter .014 inches, Length 30 feet
Product Code: ZP49-30F-014
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1 - 2$12.19 ea3 - 5$11.19 eaSave 8%6+$9.99 eaSave 18%
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Nipper Tool
Nipper Tool 
Product Code: TOOL-101
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1 - 2$7.29 ea3 - 5$6.69 eaSave 8%6+$5.99 eaSave 18%
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Bead Crimper Tool
Bead Crimper ToolLength 5 1/8-Inch
Product Code: TOOL-100
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Chain Nose Pliers
Chain Nose Pliers 
Product Code: TOOL-106
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1 - 2$6.69 ea3 - 5$6.09 eaSave 9%6+$5.49 eaSave 18%
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