How to Make a Floating Illusion Necklace - Jewelry-making Tutorial

This style of necklace is one of my absolute favorites. So simple and elegant!

The beads on the necklace look as if they are "floating" because the wire is hard to see. Crimp beads are used as "stoppers" so the floating beads will stay in place.

I was first introduced to this necklace style by this website: http://www.beadage.net/projects/illusion.shtml Thank you, Emma!

Materials list:
- Beading board (if you do not have one of these then a ruler would be sufficient)
- Beading wire (I used Accu-flex .019" size)
- Crimp beads (I used twenty-four 1.5mm round)
- Crimp covers (I used 3mm)
- Some beads (I used eleven 8mm beads)
- Clasp (I used a barrel clasp)
- Wire cutters
- Crimping pliers (or flat-nose pliers)

Sources for materials:
Beading wire, crimp beads, crimp covers, and beads are from http://www.firemountain.com. Clasp from http://www.nasco.com.

Disclaimer: All products used in this video were purchased by me. This video was not sponsored.

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[InCityDreamss]

Nice video. It's very helpful. I can't get over how some people complain about these videos. I appreciate it. I need all the help I can get, since I'm a newbie at this.

[eclecticdesigns]

@InCityDreamss Thanks for leaving such a sweet comment! =)

[missmelanieism]

where can you get all the equipment from?

[eclecticdesigns]

@missmelanieism I purchase the majority of my supplies from firemountaingems (dot) com.

[melanieberry]

Lovely vidoe. Can you discribe the wire that you use? gage, and specifics and other choices. What if you use nylon? Can gold or silver be used?

[eclecticdesigns]

@melanieberry I put the description of all the materials I use in the description box. For this project, I used Accu-flex with a diameter of .019", 49 strands for extra flexibility. You can use any color you want.... I chose a pearly white color because I thought it looked pretty. :) I purchase my wire at firemountaingems (dot) com. I never used nylon cording for floating illusion necklaces, so I can't really say much about that.

[silkorganza]

I have a tip I hope will help! I mark the placement with a Sharrpie marker and crimp. It makes it easier on my eyes. I actually also sting the entire necklace and then crimp each "unit". It looks so good your necklace:-)

[SharoninKentucky]

Loved the video instructions. Plus this one had good sound, with others I could not hear what was said. Will be looking for the crimp covers. Do you ever use the crimp covers for crimps around the whole necklace? My crimps are kinda sharp so I'm always trying to hide them under beads with bigger holes.

[Nekamiaow]

I've got to try that!!!

[friekinjules]

I just started making jewelry - thanks for the video you make it look so easy!

[rosebud2004]

Very nice video, easy to follow, not rushed. Good visuals too! Thanks Eclectic!

[InCityDreamss]

@eclecticdesigns You're welcome.

[cosmlayla]

lovely!

[GaloreNails]

one suggestion is to only show one or two bead attachments. It gets kind of boring watching you string on 11 beads. otherwise, the video was great!

[TheCHiZziES]

soooo pretty! good job! :)