Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set with Citrine Nugget Beads and Copper Twisted Wirework
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Design Idea RG3G
-- Designer --
Patti, Jewelry Designer, Exclusively for Fire Mountain Gems and Beads®
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- Jump ring, antique copper-plated brass, 6mm round, 4.2mm inside diameter, 18 gauge
- Chain, antique copper-plated brass, 2.5mm curb, 18 inches with S-hook clasp
- Head pin, copper, 2-1/2 inches with 7mm round twisted wire, 20 gauge
- Citrine, hand-faceted nugget bead medium
- Ear wire fishhook antique copper-plated, 18.5mm / 5x4mm teardrop / open loop, 20 gauge
- Rubber tool dip, liquid coating Tool Magic® white
Instructions
Necklace Instructions
Step 1
Make a pendant by threading one medium citrine nugget bead onto a 2-1/2 inch 20-gauge 7mm twisted copper head pin.
Step 2
Make a bail by making a medium simple loop in the head pin at the top of the citrine nugget, leaving 1mm of space between the citrine nugget bead and the loop.
Wrap the tail of the head pin underneath the loop once, ending up in front.
Step 3
Make a small closed spiral downward with the tail of the head pin, using flat-nose pliers dipped in tool magic to roll it all the way until the spiral is centered at the top of the citrine nugget bead.
Step 4
Attach the pendant to an 18-inch antique copper-plated 2.5mm curb chain using a 6mm 18-gauge antique copper-plated round jump ring.
Earring Instructions
Step 1
Thread one medium citrine nugget bead onto a 2-1/2 inch 20-gauge 7mm twisted copper head pin.
Step 2
Make a bail by making a small simple loop in the head pin at the top of the citrine nugget, leaving 1mm of space between the citrine nugget bead and the loop.
Wrap the tail of the head pin underneath the loop once, ending up in front.
Step 3
Make a small closed spiral downward with the tail of the head pin, using flat-nose pliers dipped in tool magic to roll it all the way until the spiral is centered at the top of the citrine nugget bead.
Step 4
Add an 18.5mm antique copper-plated fishhook ear wire to the loop at the top of the earring.
Step 5
Repeat Steps 1 - 4 for the second earring.
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