The jewelry design idea that explains how to make a link and bead frame necklace.

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The Bead Frame and Link Necklace

You can create a long chain and link necklace with Swarovski beads as stations by simply linking the jewelry components below. Select a variety of Swarovski Crystals and matching bead frames.

Using Sterling Silver eyepins or Base Metal Eyepins, slide these components on the eyepins and create a loop at the other end to secure the bead and bead frame. We made this 32" necklace by using square, oval and round beaded links and the beaded bead frames - choose a necklace length that suits you.

Between each bead frame and link we attached 3 medium oval jump rings to 3 small coiled spacer rings to make a chain. You can use the last oval jump ring to attach the chain to the bead frame component but you will need to use large jump rings to attach to the chain to the beaded links.

If you are not familiar with working with jump rings, see this beading project.

To create the design above you will need the following items

Pewter Cube Bead Frame - 6mm (1)

Pewter Cube Bead Frame - 8mm (1)

Pewter Round Bead Frame - 6mm (1)

Pewter Round Bead Frame - 8mm (2)

Pewter Oval Bead Frame (2)

Pewter Diamond (Bicone) Bead Frame - 6mm (2)

Pewter Diamond (Bicone) Bead Frame - 8mm (1)

Pewter Large Beaded Square Link (3)

Pewter Large Beaded Circle Link (4)

Pewter Beaded Oval Link (3)

Sterling Silver Eye pins (2 package)

7.5mm / Large Jump Rings (2 packages)

Med. Oval Jump rings (4 packages - for chain)

Small Coiled Spacer Rings ( 6 packages - for chain)

A variety of Swarovski Crystal Beads for each bead frame - Bicones, Ovals, Cubes, Rounds or use Fire Polish Crystals or Pearl beads.

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