Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set with Sculpey® Polymer Clay, Crystal Passions® Beads and Silver-Plated Findings

Design Idea S K 2 3 – Necklace of black, white, orange and purple crystal beads has a round pendant with a ghost and pumpkin on it with a black background. Matching earrings have dangles of crystal beads.

Design Idea S K 2 3 Modeled by a woman in an orange shirt

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Design Idea SK23

-- Designer --

Elaine, Jewelry Designer, Exclusively for Fire Mountain Gems and Beads®

To learn more about Elaine Young, read her jewelry artist success story here.

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Bead, Montana, Crystal Passions® 4mm round 5000
Bead, topaz, Crystal Passions® 4mm round 5000
Bead, white opal, Crystal Passions® 4mm round 5000
Bead, jet, Preciosa Czech crystal 4mm round
Drop, silver-plated brass, 27x13mm single-sided fancy spade with 3 loops
Ear wire fishhook, silver-plated, 18.5mm / 5x4mm teardrop / open loop, 20 gauge copper
Epoxy, Mod Podge®, epoxy resin, 2-part resin
Focal, silver-finished "pewter" (zinc-based alloy), 28mm open round
Head pin, silver-plated, 1.5 inch / 1.5mm ball tip, 24 gauge brass
Jump ring, silver-plated brass, 4mm round, 2.4mm inside diameter, 20 gauge
Jump ring, silver-plated brass, 6mm round, 4.2mm inside diameter, 18 gauge
Jump ring, silver-plated brass, 8mm round, 6.4mm inside diameter, 20 gauge
Liquid polymer clay, translucent clear Liquid Sculpey®
Measuring cup, silicone, white, 100mL and 250mL
Memory wire, silver-plated stainless steel, 3-5/8 inch necklace, 0.65-0.75mm thick
Memory wire cutter, steel and rubber, blue and black, 5-1/2 inches
Pliers, Beadalon®, memory wire finisher, stainless steel and rubber, 4-1/2 inches
Polymer clay, Sculpey® PREMO, galaxy glitter
Polymer clay, Sculpey® PREMO, glow in the dark
Polymer clay, Sculpey® PREMO, orange
Polymer clay, Sculpey® PREMO, sage pearl
Polymer clay, Sculpey® PREMO, white
Polymer clay, Sculpey® PREMO, Spanish olive
Polymer clay, Sculpey® PREMO, twinkle twinkle
Polymer clay, Sculpey® PREMO, white translucent
Polymer clay, Sculpey® Soufflé™, jade
Polymer clay, Sculpey® Soufflé™, poppy seed
Polymer clay, Sculpey® Soufflé™, pumpkin
Sculpey® acrylic emulsion, glaze, clear (ASGUV2)
Seed bead, Miyuki, glass, #15 rocaille, opaque silver-plated, (RR-961)
Stir stick, silicone, white, 4-3/4 x 1/3 inches

Instructions

Necklace Instructions

Step 1

Using a 28mm open round focal, make a Halloween polymer clay scene. Bake according to the manufacturer's instructions, cool completely and cover with Mod Podge® 2-part epoxy resin. Let it cure for 24 hours.

Step 2

Cut one (1) 1-1/4 loop length of silver-plated memory wire (3-5/8 inch necklace size).

Step 3

Create a small outward loop on one end of the memory wire using round-nose pliers.

Step 4

String beads onto the wire in a random yet balanced pattern using:

Crystal Passions® 4mm round beads (Montana, white opal, topaz)
Preciosa Czech crystal 4mm round beads (jet)

Distribute the colors evenly to create a soft, blended gradient around the choker.

Step 5

Continue stringing until the beaded section fills the choker, adjust size for comfort.

Step 6

String on the 28mm open round focal at the center front by attaching it with an 8mm jump ring to the middle of the wire between the beads. Ensure it hangs centered and flat.

Step 7

Finish the second end of the memory wire by forming another outward loop to secure the beads.

Earring Instructions

Step 1

Thread three 4mm crystal beads in your choice of colors onto a 1-1/2 inch 24-gauge head pin, with a Miyuki® seed bead between each pair of crystal beads for spacing

Finish the head pin with a wrapped loop.

Repeat to create a total of six dangles.

Step 2

Attach the dangles to the three loops of silver-plated spade drops using 4mm 20-gauge jump rings, placing one dangle per loop.

Step 3

Attach each drop to an ear wire using a jump ring.

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Sculpey Polymer Clay

Miyuki

Resin

Drop and Link Settings

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