Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set with Czech Fire-Polished Glass Beads, Antique Gold-Plated Pewter Charms and Gold-Plated Brass Bead Caps
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Design Idea J61D
Furry Friends Day
-- Designer --
Jude, Jewelry Artist, Exclusively for Fire Mountain Gems and Beads®
To learn more about Jude Wroblewski, read her jewelry artist success story here.
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- Charm mix, antique gold-plated pewter (tin-based alloy), 9mm-16.5x12mm assorted dog lover theme
- Wire protector, Accu-Guard™, gold-plated brass, 4mm tube, 0.5mm inside diameter
- Bead, gold-plated brass, 5mm tube with open loop
- Bead cap, gold-plated brass, 3x1mm ribbed round, fits 2-4mm bead
- Ear wire, gold-plated brass, 16mm leverback with 7x2mm shield and open loop
- Crimp, gold-plated brass, 2x1.5mm round, 1.3mm inside diameter
- Bead, Czech fire-polished glass, opaque iris purple, 4mm faceted round
- Bead, Czech fire-polished glass, opaque iris purple, 3mm faceted round
- Jump ring, gold-plated brass, 6mm round, 4.4mm inside diameter, 20 gauge
- Clasp, toggle, gold-plated brass, 10mm round with woven texture and loops
- Crimp cover, gold-plated brass, 3mm round
- Beading wire, Accu-Flex®, nylon and stainless steel, clear, 49 strand, 0.012-inch diameter
- Jump ring, gold-plated brass, 4mm round, 2.4mm inside diameter, 20 gauge
Instructions
Necklace Instructions
Step 1
Cut a 45-inch length of Accu-Flex® professional-quality beading wire.
Step 2
Add a 6mm jump ring to a heart charm. Repeat to add a jump ring to a paw print charm.
Use a 6mm jump ring to attach the jump rings added to the charms.
Use a 6mm jump ring to attach the created charm component to the loop of a 5x5mm tube.
Step 3
String the following:
- One iris purple 3mm round
- One 3x1mm bead cap
- Three 3mm rounds
Step 4
String five sets of the following:
- One bead cap
- One 3mm round
- One bead cap
- One 3mm round
- One bead cap
- One 3mm round
- One bead cap
- Three 3mm rounds
- One bead cap
- One 3mm round
- One bead cap
- Three 3mm rounds
Step 5
String the following then repeat Step 3 in reverse:
- One bead cap
- One 3mm round
- One bead cap
- One 3mm round
- One bead cap
- One 3mm round
- One bead cap
Step 6
Center the strung beads on the beading wire then pass both ends of the wire through one iris purple 4mm round then the embellished 5x5mm tube.
Step 7
On one side of the beading wire string two 3mm rounds. String three 3mm rounds on the opposite side of the beading wire.
Step 8
On one side of the beading wire, string the following pattern 11 times:
- One bead cap
- One 3mm round
- One bead cap
- One 3mm round
- One bead cap
- One 3mm round
- One bead cap
- Three 3mm rounds
- One bead cap
- One 3mm round
- One bead cap
- Three 3mm rounds
Step 9
String a crimp and an Accu-Guard™ wire protector onto the beading wire. Pass the beading wire back through the crimp. Pull the beading wire so the crimp rests snug against the Accu-Guard leaving approximately 1/4 inch of beading wire on the end. Crimp, then trim the excess from the short end of the beading wire.
Use a 4mm jump ring to attach half of a toggle clasp to the Accu-Guard.
Step 10
On the opposite side of the beading wire, repeat Steps 8 and 9 to complete the necklace.
Earring Instructions
Step 1
Cut two 6-inch lengths of beading wire.
Step 2
String the following onto the beading wire:
- 10 iris purple 3mm rounds
- One 3x1mm bead cap
- One 3mm round
- One bead cap
- Three 3mm rounds
- One bead cap
- One 3mm round
- One bead cap
Step 3
String one 3mm round then repeat Step 2 in reverse.
Step 4
Center the strung beads on the beading wire then pass both ends of the wire through one crimp. Pass the beading wire ends in opposite directions through an Accu-Guard wire protector and back through the crimp. Crimp then finish with a crimp cover.
Step 5
Pass the loop of an ear wire through the Accu-Guard then close.
Step 6
Repeat Steps 2 - 5 to create a second earring.
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