Double-Strand Necklace and Earring Set with Crystal Passions® Beads and Drops and Copper Beads
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Design Idea NA2J
-- Designer --
LauraLynn, Jewelry Designer, Exclusively for Fire Mountain Gems and Beads®
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- Bead, Crystal Passions®, emerald shimmer 2X, 6mm faceted briolette XL hole (5042)
- Clasp, TierraCast®, 3-strand toggle, antique copper-plated pewter (tin-based alloy), 21x18.5mm double-sided temple with Caravan theme
- Drop, Crystal Passions®, emerald shimmer, 16mm faceted princess cut pendant (6431)
- Drop, Crystal Passions®, emerald shimmer, 22x13mm faceted pear pendant (6106)
- Drop, Crystal Passions®, emerald shimmer, 16x9mm faceted pear pendant (6106)
- Bead, Crystal Passions®, emerald, 4x3mm faceted rondelle (5040)
- Bead, antiqued copper, 3mm faceted square
- Ear wire, antique copper-plated copper, 22mm fishhook with 8x4mm teardrop and open loop, 18 gauge
- Bead, clear-coated shiny copper, 4x1mm twisted tube
- Crimp end, JBB Findings, copper-plated brass, 4x2.5mm tube with loop, 1.2mm inside diameter
- French wire, copper, brown, 1.5mm spiral
- Bead tip, Hot Tips®, antique copper-plated brass, 9x5mm leaf
- Bail, JBB Findings, ice-pick, antique copper-plated pewter (tin-based alloy), 8x4mm double-sided teardrop with fancy design and 6mm grip length
- Jump ring, antique copper-plated brass, 6mm round, 4.2mm inside diameter, 18 gauge
- Chain, antique copper-plated steel, 4.8x3.3mm cable
- Beading wire, Accu-Flex®, nylon and stainless steel, clear, 49 strand, 0.014-inch diameter
Instructions
Necklace Instructions
Step 1
Cut the following:
- Two 1-1/4 inch lengths and four 1-1/2 inch lengths of French wire
- One 12-inch length and one 14-inch length of Accu-Flex® professional quality beading wire
- Two 6-1/4 inch lengths of 3.3mm cable chain
Step 2
Line up the picks on an ice-pick bail with the hole on one 22x13mm pear pendant then pinch the bail closed. If desired, use a pair of pliers to close the bail further.
Repeat to attach a bail to one 16mm princess cut pendant.
Step 3
Attach a crimp end to one end of the 12-inch length of beading wire.
Step 4
String onto the beading wire:
- Two sets of:
- One 4x3mm rondelle
- One 1-1/2 inch length of French wire
- One 4x3mm rondelle
- One 1/4-inch length of French wire
- One 3mm faceted square
- One 6mm briolette XL hole
- One 3mm faceted square
Step 5
Attach a bead tip to the beading wire adjacent to the last bead strung then repeat Step 4 in the opposite direction.
Repeat Step 3 to secure the wire.
Step 6
Repeat Step 3 using the 14-inch length of beading wire.
Step 7
String 32 twisted tubes onto the beading wire.
Attach a bead tip to the beading wire adjacent to the last bead strung then string 32 twisted tubes onto the beading wire.
Repeat Step 3 to secure the strand.
Step 8
Pass one 6mm jump ring through one crimp on the twisted tube strand and the last link of chain on one length of cable chain.
Use a 6mm jump ring to attach the opposite end of the same length of chain to one half of the toggle clasp.
Step 9
Repeat Step 7 using the opposite crimp end and the second length of chain.
Step 10
Measure approximately 1 inch from the jump ring that connects the longer strand then use a 6mm jump ring to connect one crimp end from the shorter strand to the chain.
Repeat on the opposite side.
Step 11
Connect the 16mm princess cut drop to the bead tip on the short strand then connect the 22x13mm pear pendant to the bead tip on the long strand to complete the necklace.
Earring Instructions
Step 1
Line up the picks on an ice-pick bail with the hole on one 16x9mm pear pendant then pinch the bail closed. If desired, use a pair of pliers to close the bail further. Attach an ear wire to the bail.
Repeat to create a second earring.
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