Angel Pin with Swarovski Crystal Drop, Cultured Freshwater Pearl Cabochon, Gold-Plated Focal and Wirework

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Angel Pin with Swarovski Crystal Drop, Cultured Freshwater Pearl Cabochon, Gold-Plated Focal and Wirework

Design Idea C251

Let There Be Light Angel

-- Designer --

Anita Russell

View Anita's book, ''Hand to Heart: An Easy Guide to Making Angel Pins''

To learn more about Anita Russell, read her jewelry artist success story here

: : : Materials : : :

Drop, Swarovski crystal, crystal AB, 27mm rhombus pendant (1 drop)

Embellishment, cultured freshwater pearl, white, 10mm round (1 cabochon)

Focal, gold-plated, 45x32mm butterfly (1 focal)

Bead cap, gold-plated aluminum, 8mm round (1 bead cap)

Tie tac clutch, gold-plated, squeeze (1 tie tac clutch)

Tie tac pad, gold-plated brass, 12mm flat round pad (1 tie tac pad)

Wire, 12Kt gold-filled, dead-soft, half-round, 22 gauge

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Step 1

I took the gold wire and swept it around the Swarovski rhombus.

Step 2

I glued the crystal with wrap to the wings.

Step 3

I glued the bead cap to the pearl.

Step 4

I glued the pearl with bead cap to the wings.

Step 5

I glued the tie tack to the back of the wings, centering it on the wings for balance.

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