02-Scissors

02-Scissors

Nice, sharp scissors are necessary to get a good, straight cut. A rotary cutter will work, too.

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05-RibbonClamps

05-RibbonClamps

This is the array of clamps that I work from. If you're only making one or two necklaces, I've seen...

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04-Pliers

04-Pliers

Specialized pliers help, but if you don't have them, don't worry. I found the upper left ones in my...

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03-RulerOrTape

03-RulerOrTape

The ruler isn't really necessary unless you know how long you want the necklaces to be. When I work...

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01-Ribbon

01-Ribbon

Ribbon comes in many ways. On spools, in wads that Grandma had in her collection, as bits removed...

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06-Findings

06-Findings

I use a couple different sizes of jump rings, a lobster clasp (the larger jump ring goes on the...

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08-MeasuringRibbon

08-MeasuringRibbon

When I wrap the ribbon around my neck, I mark the spot with my fingers and then cut about an inch or so shorter to accommodate the clasp and clamps.

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07-MeasuringTape

07-MeasuringTape

When I use a measuring tape around my neck, I subtract about an inch to an inch and a half so that...

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10-RightClamp

10-RightClamp

I like to set the clamp next to the ribbon to make sure that they're close to the same size. Too much...

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09-CutStraight

09-CutStraight

Make sure you cut the ribbon straight, a true 90 degree angle. Otherwise, the clamp might end up crooked and doesn't look very nice.

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11-PliersHoldingClamp

11-PliersHoldingClamp

To make this part easier, I put the clamp in my pliers to hold it steady.

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12-PliersMiddle

12-PliersMiddle

This is probably the trickiest part of the whole operation. While holding the ribbon in place,...

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15-ReadyToFinish

15-ReadyToFinish

I like to lay out my findings per necklace just so I can see where I'm going.

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14-FinalTighten

14-FinalTighten

Put the whole clamp in the pliers and squeeze. I also flip it over and do it again just to be sure...

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13-PliersBottom

13-PliersBottom

Once the center is clamped, I slide the pliers to the bottom and give a hard squeeze, then again at...

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18-InstallClasp

18-InstallClasp

Using pliers, open a jump ring. Put a clamp loop (on one end of the ribbon choker) and jump ring with clasp on it and then close it.

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16-OpenJumpRing

16-OpenJumpRing

I like to put the lobster clasp on its own jump ring to facilitate clasping the necklace when you put it on.

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17-LobsterClasp

17-LobsterClasp

Put the clasp on the jump ring and close it.

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19-ChainInstall

19-ChainInstall

On the other end of the ribbon choker, open another jump ring, install the clamp loop plus the extension chain.

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20-Done

20-Done

Done. See, that was easy.

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21-MeWearingFinishedChoker

21-MeWearingFinishedChoker

This is what it looks like done. I know it doesn't really go with what I'm wearing. I didn't...

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Rift Cover100

Rift Cover100

Magic is only a small part of the real dangers lurking in a future of dark otherness.

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Otherness: Rift by Rina Slayter

Otherness: Rift by Rina Slayter

Magic is only a small part of the real dangers lurking in a future of dark otherness

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