Cake Topper with Crystal Passions® Beads and Pearls, Mother-of-Pearl Shell Beads and Green Everlasting Shell Beads
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Design Idea MB2G
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Patti, Jewelry Designer, Exclusively for Fire Mountain Gems and Beads®
To learn more about Patti Miller, read her jewelry artist success story here.
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- Bead, Crystal Passions® crystals, fuchsia, 4x2.5mm faceted rondelle (5045)
- Bead, Crystal Passions®, fuchsia, 6mm bicone (5328)
- Bead, Crystal Passions®, rose AB, 4mm bicone (5328)
- Bead, Crystal Passions®, rose shimmer, 6mm bicone (5328)
- Bead, green everlasting shell (natural), 9x6mm-11x8mm, Mohs hardness 3-1/2
- Bead, mother-of-pearl shell (dyed / coated), white, 10mm flat round
- Bead, mother-of-pearl shell (natural), 14x8mm-24x10mm marquise, Mohs hardness 3-1/2
- Bead, mother-of-pearl shell (natural), 7x6mm triangular rectangle, Mohs hardness 3-1/2
- Genuine seashell assortment, small, medium and large (Natural)
- Pearl, Crystal Passions®, pearlescent white, 2mm round (5810)
- Pearl, Crystal Passions®, pearlescent white, 4mm round (5810)
- Pearl, Crystal Passions®, pearlescent white, 6mm round (5810)
- Pearl, Crystal Passions®, pearlescent white, 8mm round (5810)
- Wire, anodized aluminum, gold, 2.5mm round, 10 gauge
- Wire, ParaWire™, gold-finished and silver-plated copper, round, 16 gauge
- Wire, ParaWire™, gold-finished and silver-plated copper, round, 24 gauge
- Adhesive, Devcon® 5 Minute® Epoxy, 2-part
Instructions
Step 1
Cut a 32-inch length of 10-gauge wire.
Step 2
Using a circular object approximately 5 inches in diameter, form the base of the topper.
Continue to form a 90-degree angle inward and approximately in the center of the base, form a 90-degree angle straight up.
Approximately 1-1/2 inches from there form another 90-degree angle outward, perpendicular to the length of wire bent inward in the base.
Use a slightly larger circular object to wrap the wire around and form the top of the design.
When you reach the beginning of the top "loop", wrap the wire around the upward length. Trim excess wire.
Step 3
Cut a 46-inch length of 16-gauge wire. Form the "Always" as desired.
Step 4
Cut two lengths of 24-gauge wire approximately 6 inches long. Use one length of 24-gauge wire to wrap each side of the "Always" to the top loop of the design. Trim any excess wire.
Step 5
Cut a 24-inch length of 24-gauge wire. Form a small coil on one end then string shell beads and crystals as desired. Wrap the unfinished end around the top of the design to secure the strand, then wrap the strung beads around one side of the design down to the bottom-center. Trim any excess wire.
Step 6
Cut various lengths of 24-gauge wire.
On one length of 24-gauge wire, string a Crystal Passions or shell bead, then string another bead approximately 1/4-inch above the previous. Continue until approximately 2 inches of the wire has been strung, then bend the wire down around the last bead and wrap the wire around itself to secure the bead in position. Repeat with the remaining lengths.
Wrap the ends of the wire around the top of the design as desired.
Step 7
Use Devcon® 5 Minute® Epoxy to secure the beaded strands as needed.
Step 8
Cut four 4-1/2 inch lengths of 16-gauge wire. Bend each length in half. These can be used as anchors to hold the design in place.
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