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by: Dwyn Tomlinson

A variation on the Y necklace - named for the shape of the main part of the necklace. This one features 3 crystal hearts wired into a decorative focal - but could be any showy crystals - as the detailed directions demonstrate. (The photos  feature  3 crystal starfish. It wasn't until after I finished this that I realized that it might be non-obvious how to create the centerpiece - so I had to re-do that part and take photos, and I was out of hearts.)

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1. Cut a piece of wire about 10 inches in length.
2. Slide a bead to the center and make a few twists
3. Slide a second bead about 2 inches to one side, and make a few twists to hold in position
4. Do the same on the other side with the third bead
5. Continue twist, adding evenly on each side, until the three "stems" meet.
6. Add beads to the doubled wire
7. Separate the wires, and add beads on each side of the Y, making a wrapped loop after the last bead.
   
8. Attach Softflex to the wrapped loop, using a crimp.
   
9. String beads on the softflex, and end with a clasp.
   

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		74701021 Artistic Wire - 26ga Round Wire - Silver Plated (Tarnish Resistant) (Spool) (about 10 inches)	Price: $ 10.95 per	In Stock
	Qty: 4	helcbc04ss Crimp Bead Covers Smooth - 4mm - Sterling (10) (Use to make crimps match 4 mm sterling rounds.)	Price: $ 11.13 per	In Stock
	Qty: 4	96002401 Crimp Tubes - Seamless - 2mm - Sterling (50)	Price: $ 14.13 per	In Stock
	Qty: 2	bs021 Jump Rings Closed / Soldered - 5mm - Sterling (10)	Price: $ 7.15 per	Sorry, Out of Stock
	Qty: 1	bs065-02 Lobster Clasp - 11mm - Sterling	Price: $ 3.49 per	In Stock
	Qty: 3	4336830114003200 Preciosa Machine Cut Crystal - 14mm Faceted Heart - Crystal Volcano	Price: $ 1.02 per	Sorry - this item is unavailable.
		96036001 Softflex (tm) Beading Wire - 30ft .019 (Medium) - Extreme Sterling Silver (Spool) (About 22 inches total, finished pieces about 2 x 7 inches)	Price: $ 49.59 per	In Stock
	Qty: 11	96002414 Sterling Beads - 4mm Seamless Round - Bright Sterling (50)	Price: $ 34.95 per	In Stock
	Qty: 1	96002418 Sterling Beads - 6mm Seamless Round - Bright Sterling (Use where the 3 hearts come together)	Price: $ 2.18 per	In Stock
	Qty: 9	27750002627502 Swarovski Bead - 10mm Faceted Round (5000) - Fuchsia	Price: $ 1.99 per	Sorry - this item is unavailable.