Clusters of crystal mixed with antique brass chain

Nothing looks better than multiple colors of crystal mixed with antique brass chain. A little of this color and a little of that shape is all it takes to make this pretty necklace dripping with crystals in all your favorite colors.

A little undecided about color choices for your next beading project?

No worries this necklace has it all. I can't think of anyone I know who doesn't have a collection of swarvoski crystals or fire polish czech glass in vast arrays of color.

This necklace mixes those leftovers in a pleasing combination of peridot, pinks, sapphires, emerald, citrine, and whatever color appeals to you. Most if not all these beads were leftovers on my bead tray from past projects. After picking out a variety of color, shapes and sizes, antique brass bead caps were added randomly for texture and interest. All attached with headpins and jumprings in antique brass.

Making it come together.

After choosing your beads lay them out on your bead tray or mat so that colors, sizes and shapes are spread apart. Don't take too much time on this … you just want to separate lights and darks and keep like colors spread around the necklace. Wire wrap each bead, then cluster in groups of three and slide onto a jumpring. After working through this, attach these rings to your chain links with a heavy concentration of clusters in the center of the necklace. I spaced clusters farther apart with smaller beads around the sides and back of necklace. Set aside about an hour and half to complete this necklace design. (this depends on how wire wrapping skill level) Of course numerous variations exist. Add other trinkets, charms or centerpieces. A monochromatic color combination would be very dramatic. I think I'll try this next. Give it a try and put those leftovers to good use.

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