Nautical-inspired Necklace Tutorial

This is a necklace that can be made with fairly basic materials. I think it has a Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea-esque look, but different colors of beads and chain could be used to create a variety of styles.
1. Start with a length of chain long enough to fit loosely around your neck. Jewelry-making chains from craft stores tend to be easiest to work with, but other kinds will work, as well.

2. Use two pairs of pliers to pry apart the last link of chain. Hook it onto a clasp, and use the pliers to close it again. Do this for both ends.

3.Arrange the beads next to the chain, varying them by color and size.







4.Cut a length of copper wire, about 1-1.5 inches long. Use a pair of pliers to curl one end of the wire into a hook.
5. Hook the wire onto a link of chain, and continue curling it until it makes a loop.









6.Put a bead on the open end of the wire, and curl the end to hold it in place.

 5. Repeat this process until you have a bead attached every few links across the entire chain, using varying lengths of wire to create a wave-like effect.