Make a pretty key-chain…

Howdy all! here is a project that will stretch your options with your jewelry making supplies and make a great gift of craft fair item:

All you need is a key ring, flexible beading wire (like Tigertail or Accuflex) a large focal bead (I used a bobbin bead-see yesterday’s post for a how to), a charm and a  coordinating bead and two #4 crimp tubes.

How to build the key chain:

1. Cut 12″ of wire. Slip a charm (or a bead) to the mid-point and fold the wire in half.
2. Slide the wire ends through the hole in the large focal bead (the first bead with keep the beads secure.)
3. Place on another bead then slip on 2 #4 crimp beads (both wires in both tubes.)
4. Put the ends of the wires through the key ring and then back through both crimp tubes.
5. Feed the ends of the wires back through the beads if there is room. Trim any wire sticking out past the focal bead.
6. Squeeze the crimp tubes closed using crimp plies if you have them (they will give you a nicer look and a more secure hold) or needle-nosed plies if you don’t.
7. Tie a scrap of ribbon around the crimp tubes. Done!

A pretty key chain can be used to hold your keys (of course) but it can also be clipped to a purse, luggage or a backpack for decoration or identification. Thanks for stopping by and til next time happy crafting!