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Time: 50 mins

This necklace features comfortable strands of smooth silk in layered colors
This necklace features comfortable strands of smooth silk in layered colors. The chain on the front has a tiny oyster charm tied with a bit of the silk, a wish come true. This necklace does not have a clasp but slips over the head easily. Because the silk is in contact with the wearer’s skin this is a perfect design for people who are bothered by metal allergies or who just love comfortable jewelry.

Finished length: 28 inches

Posted by Alison M. [Ornamentea.com] from Raleigh, North Carolina, United States • Published 9th June 2010 • See Alison M. [Ornamentea.com]'s 26 projects »

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Step 1
Divide the silk cords into three groups of three cords each. Select one group and position the end of each cord together in a single fold over cord end. Using your chain nose pliers close the cord end securely onto the cords. Finish the other ends of this group of cords with a second fold over cord end. Repeat with all cord groups and remaining cord ends.
Step 2
Place a small drop of Fray Check on one end of a 6 inch silk cord section. Twist the end until a point appears and allow this to dry for approximately 1 minute.
Step 3
Thread the silk through a bead cap as shown.
Step 4
Thread the silk through the loops on 3 of the cord ends and then back through the bead cap. Pull silk snug, positioning the fold over cord ends inside the bead cap.
Step 5
Feed one end of each chain section onto the silk and knot the silk around the chain. Pull the knot tight. With scissors, trim ends of the silk to ½ inch. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to finish the other side of the necklace.
Step 6
With the remaining 6 inch section of silk tie the oyster charm to the shorter chain section as shown. Trim silk ends to ½ inch.