Egyptian Mesh

Combine wire, chain and crystals to create a glimmering mesh fabric of jewels. Learn how to make rosary loops and link them into chain. This golden wrapped fabric resembles the beaded cloth headdresses worn by Egyptian Queens.

Happy Beading!

Janice

Level: Beginner

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Ingredients

- Approx 30 beads in a uniform shape and size.
Crystals, pearls and glass beads work well.
6mm bicone crystals were used in this sample
- 5' + 22 or 24-gauge sterling silver
or gold-filled wire
- Approx. 30" Medium gauge chain
- 1 Lobster or hook style clasp
that will fit the chain you choose

Studio Essentials

- Bent-nose pliers

- Needle-nose chain pliers

- Round-nose pliers

- Flush cutter

- Wire Straightener