1. Bell end caps easily fit 10 strands and up to 20 depending upon the WireLace color and size (some colors are thinner) AND how large a knot you tie on the ends.
2. 1mm WireLace is not weight-bearing (about 3 lb. test strength) so use lightweight beads.
3. Don't overload each strand or pull too hard when making knots as you can break the WireLace.
4. There is virtually no waste with this design. Calculate the WireLace you'll need by multiplying the length of necklace x number of strands plus add extra for the beginning and end tails.

Materials for an 18" Necklace (10 strands)

• 5 yards, 1mm or *3mm WireLace (Pale Silver shown)
• 2 4mm bell end caps
• 1 Alacarte Clasp (or 1" clasp of your choice)
• 100 4mm Swarovski Crystal Bicone Beads, any colors

Tools & Glue Needed

• 17" rigid cardboard with 5" minimum width
• Scissors
• Ruler
• 2" packing or scotch tape
• GS Hypo Cement Glue
• 2-Part All Purpose Epoxy
• Toothpick for mixing epoxy
• Beading needle (fine weight collapsible eye or similar)
• Optional
• Bamboo skewer
• Ruler Tape

Stringing

1. Thread WireLace through a fine weight collapsible eye needle. String on 100, 4mm bicone crystals.

Determine Length and Style

2. Cut a piece of sturdy board 17 inches and a minimum of 5 inches wide. Wrap tape over the 5 inch ends so the edges are smooth.
1. To begin, leave a 3 inch tail of WireLace and securely tape or clip it to one end of the board.
2. Wrap 5 times around the board each time leaving 10 crystals on one side of the board and 10 crystals on other side.
3. Securely tape or clip the end to hold in place. When finished you will have 5 strands and 50 crystals on EACH side.
4. Spread out the rows so there is some room around each strand. On one side spread out the crystals evenly or in a desired pattern then proceed to Step 3 to glue them in place. When finished gluing one side, turn over, spread out crystals and glue the other side.

Helpful Tip

1. Apply ruler tape onto board and spread out crystals on one side on the INCH mark, and on the other side, the HALF inch mark. In doing this, the crystals will evenly stagger. Or to create more crystals in the middle, tighten spacing in the center and spread out on the ends.

Gluing Crystals

3. Use GS hypo cement and place a dab of glue on the WireLace. Slide crystal over glue. Repeat on all crystals.

Finishing Ends

4. Slide one end under all the strands and tie a SNUG square knot. This will tie all the strands together.

5. On the edge of the board tie the beginning and end together with a square knot. Squeeze all the strands together on the edge.

6. Cut 4” of WireLace (or string). At the other end, slide it under all the strands, and tie a snug square knot on the edge of the board OR Create a Layered Drape by simply moving the knot onto the cardboard surface 1/4” instead of on the end. When finished you’ll have a layered drape which virtually blends together when worn. NOTE: this will shorten necklace by 1/4”.

7. Slide off board. ALL STRANDS WILL BE THE PROPER LENGTH, WITH NO LOOSE ENDS!

8. Mix epoxy and fill bell end cap full. Push over knot. Use a blunt toothpick or bamboo skewer to push WireLace in (some glue should ooze out).

9. Rotate split ring on bell end cap, add clasp and close ring. It is important to use a lightweight clasp - too heavy of a clasp will cause the necklace to pull backwards.
   1. EXTENDER CHAIN: For an elegant alternative use a lobster clasp and lightweight crystal chain finished with a briolette.