Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set with TierraCast® Beads and Components, Crystal Passions® Beads and Antique Brass-Plated "Pewter" Beads
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Design Idea J70J
Deco Rhythm
-- Designer --
Rose, Jewelry Designer, Exclusively for Fire Mountain Gems and Beads®
To learn more about Rose Wingenbach, read her jewelry artist success story here.
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- Charm, TierraCast®, antique brass-plated pewter (tin-based alloy), 9x8mm two-sided ethnic dart with rhythm theme
- Charm, TierraCast®, antique brass-plated pewter (tin-based alloy), 15x6mm two-sided ethnic spike with rhythm theme
- Drop, TierraCast®, antique brass-plated pewter (tin-based), 26x23mm two-sided ring fan with rhythm theme and 5 loops
- Connector, TierraCast®, antique brass-plated pewter (tin-based alloy), 18.5x9.5mm two-sided Y-connector with ethnic V-shape and rhythm theme
- Earstud, TierraCast®, antique brass-plated pewter, 12mm woven round with rhythm theme and closed loop with titanium post
- Charm, antique brass-finished "pewter" (zinc-based alloy), 18x6mm 3D 4-sided spike
- Bead, Crystal Passions® crystals, fuchsia, 4x2.5mm faceted rondelle (5045)
- Crimp end, antiqued brass, 6.5x4mm tube with loop, 2.5mm inside diameter
- Earnut, antique gold-plated brass, 4.5mm round
- Jump ring, antique gold-plated brass, 8x6mm oval, 6.2x4.1mm inside diameter, 18 gauge
- Jump ring, antique gold-plated brass, 6x4mm oval, 4.1x2mm inside diameter, 18 gauge
- Bead, TierraCast®, antique brass-plated pewter (tin-based alloy), 9x4mm square tube with rhythm theme
- Bead, TierraCast®, antique brass-plated pewter (tin-based alloy), 15x4mm square tube with rhythm theme
- Bead, TierraCast®, antique brass-plated pewter (tin-based alloy), 9x7mm textured barrel with rhythm theme
- Clasp, lobster claw, antique brass-plated "pewter" (zinc-based alloy), 18.5x11.5mm with double-sided ribbed design
- Bead, antique brass-finished "pewter" (zinc-based alloy), 5x1mm rondelle with dots
- Eye pin, antique gold-plated brass, 2 inches, 21 gauge
- Head pin, antique brass-plated steel, 1-1/4 inches, 21 gauge
- Bead, antique gold-plated brass, 3mm corrugated round
- Chain, antique brass-plated steel, 3x2mm flat cable
- Cord, leather (dyed), dark blue, 2mm round
Instructions
Necklace Instructions
Creating Components
Step 1
Cut six 2-inch lengths and one 4-inch length of 2mm dark blue leather cord..
Step 2
String a crimp tube onto the end of one 2-inch length of leather cord, then crimp. Tie a figure eight knot in the middle of the cord then flatten the knot with chain-nose pliers. String a crimp tube onto the opposite end of the cord, then crimp.
Repeat to create a total of six knot links.
Note: View the ''Knots Tutorial'' how-to video and illustrated instructions for more details.
Step 3
String a crimp tube onto the end of a 4-inch length of leather cord, then crimp. Tie a figure-eight knot approximately 1/2 inch from the crimp tube, then a second knot 1 inch from the first knot. String a crimp tube onto the opposite end of the cord, then crimp.
Step 4
Use chain-nose pliers to flatten the knots.
Use chain-nose pliers to form the center of the double knot link into a sharply creased "V."
Step 5
String the following onto a 2-inch eyepin:
- One 3mm corrugated round
- One 5x2mm beaded rondelle
- One fuchsia 4x2.5mm rondelle
- One 15x4mm square tube
- One fuchsia 15x4mm rondelle
- One 5x2mm beaded rondelle
- One 3mm corrugated round
Create a simple loop. Repeat to create a second beaded link.
Step 6
Repeat Step 5 to create two links in each of the following sequences:
-Sequence 1:
- One 3mm corrugated round
- One 5x2mm beaded rondelle
- One 4x2.5mm fuchsia rondelle
- One 5x2mm beaded rondelle
- One 9x7mm barrel
- One 5x2mm beaded rondelle
- One 4x2.5mm fuchsia rondelle
- One 5x2mm beaded rondelle
- One 3mm corrugated round
-Sequence 2:
- One 3mm corrugated round
- One 5x2mm beaded rondelle
- One fuchsia 4x2.5mm rondelle
- One 9x4mm square tube
- One fuchsia 4x2.5mm rondelle
- One 5x2mm beaded rondelle
- One 3mm corrugated round
Step 7
Create five beaded links using the following sequence:
- One 3mm corrugated round
- One 5x2mm beaded rondelle
- One fuchsia 4x2.5mm rondelle
- One 5x2mm beaded rondelle
- One 3mm corrugated round
Step 8
Use a 6x4mm oval jumpring to connect a beaded link created in Step 6 to a 15x6mm spike charm. Repeat to create a second spike dangle.
Use 6x4mm oval jumprings to connect a beaded link created in Step 6 to an 18x6mm 3D spike charm. Repeat to create a total of three 3D spike dangles.
Use 6x4mm oval jumprings to connect the spike and 3D spike dangles to the bottom loops of a 26x23mm ring fan drop.
Assembling the Necklace
Step 9
Use a 6x4mm oval jumpring to connect a beaded link to the double knot link. Repeat to attach three knot links and two beaded links in an alternating pattern.
Step 10
Use a 6x4mm oval jumpring to connect a lobster claw clasp to the last knot link added in Step 8.
Step 11
Repeat Step 8 on the opposite side of the double knot link to create the second half of the necklace.
Add an 8x6mm oval jumpring to the last knot link added.
12
Use an 8x6mm oval jumpring to connect the ring fan drop to the center of the double knot link.
Earring Instructions
Step 1
Cut four 10-link lengths of cable chain.
Step 2
String the following onto a 1-1/4 inch headpin, then create a simple loop.
- One 3mm corrugated round
- One 5x2mm beaded rondelle
- One fuchsia 4x2.5mm rondelle
- One 5x2mm beaded rondelle
- One 3mm corrugated round
Repeat to create a second drop.
Step 3
Use an open 6x4mm oval jumpring to connect an earstud and a closed 6x4mm jumpring.
Pass an open 6x4mm jumpring through the last jumpring added, the first link of a length of chain, a drop created in Step 2 and the first link of a second length of chain, then close.
Step 4
Use a 6x4mm jumpring to connect the last link of a length of chain to an outer hole of an 18.5x9.5mm Y-connector. Repeat to connect the second chain to the opposite hole.
Step 5
Use a 6x4mm jumpring to connect a 9x8mm dart charm to the center hole of the Y-connector.
Step 6
Repeat Steps 3 - 5 to complete the second earring.
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