how to create a pendent on a chain

parts needed – bead to make into a pendent, headpin (we recommend a large sterling silver one; which we have used here), about 75cm of chain, one clasp and 1-2 small spacer beads

select a headpin which is long enough to go through the bead with extra length to work with and a large enough head so it will not fall through the bead. (You can always put a spacer bead on the headpin to stop it falling through the bead)

Put the headpin through the bead and then a small spacer bead on the headpin

hold the headpin with round nose pliers and bend around the thickest part of the pliers, towards you and down. (make sure you are going to create a large enough loop for the chain to fit through)

then twist the headpin around itself 2-3 times. cut off any excess headpin and pinch in the last of the headpin under the loops with some flat nose pliers

thread your chain through the loop

attached the clasp of your choice (here we have used a bolt ring) to one end of the chain by opening the attached jumpring, inserting chain and closing. (you may need to add a jumpring if the clasp does not come with one)

the clasp can then close into any part of the chain allowing you to wear it an any length

you can also use this chain for all the different pendents you can now create – make sure to check out our great chain selection

enjoy!

if you would like to create this you can simply order the materials used at info@tigereyebeads.com (info null@null tigereyebeads NULL.com)