Make adjustable necklaces with Artistic Wire Findings Forms Necklace Jig. Accompanied with a video tutorial from Beadalon® and Artistic Wire.

Make trendy choker necklaces with the Adjustable Necklace Jig, using Artistic Wire and basic tools.

Here are things you’ll need to make adjustable wire necklaces:

• Adjustable Necklace Jig Findings Forms (TL00332)
• 18 to 22 Gauge Wire
  

Tools:

• Bent Nose Pliers (A013730/ A07370)
• Memory Wire Shears (TL00206)
• Memory Wire Finishing Pliers (TLZ0207)
• Wire Straighter Tool (TL00208)

Video Tutorial

1. Straighten wire with Wire Straighter Tool.
2. Bend the wire around the top of the jig.
3. Bend one end of the wire around the top peg.
4. Wrap the wire around the jig one and a half times. (Turn the jig to wrap the wire.)
5. Wrap the wire around the other jig  peg.
6. Remove the wire from the jig.
7. Cut the tail end with flush cutters, leaving a small hook. Cut the other end leaving a small hook.
8. Optional: If you’d like the necklace to be smaller, just a small cylinder to adjust wire.
9. Use the Memory Wire Finishing Pliers to turn a loop. (Use larger peg of plier.)
10. Use Bent Chain Nose Pliers to bend wire 90° down.
11. Repeat Steps 9 and 10 to other wire end.
12. Use pliers to open loop. Latch the loop onto the necklace and close it.
13. Repeat step 12 to other end.

Finish off your necklace with a dangle charm. Or if you want to add beads to your necklace, string on beads before completing step 11.