Boutonniere and Cuff Link Set with Garnet and Lapis Lazuli Gemstone Beads, Glass Beads, Crystal Passions® Pearls and Wirework
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Design Idea PA2T
-- Designer --
LauraLynn, Jewelry Designer, Exclusively for Fire Mountain Gems and Beads®
To learn more about LauraLynn, read her jewelry artist success story here.
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- Pearl, Crystal Passions®, gold, 8mm round (5810)
- Wire, Zebra Wire™, brass, round, 28 gauge
- Pearl, Crystal Passions®, gold, 3mm round (5810)
- Wire, Zebra Wire™, silver-plated copper, round, 22 gauge
- Bead, lapis lazuli (natural), 2mm faceted round, A- grade, Mohs hardness 5 to 6
- Bead, garnet (dyed), matte, 3mm hand-cut faceted round, B- grade, Mohs hardness 7 to 7-1/2
- Mesh ribbon, enameled brass, gold, 12mm tubular, fits up to 18mm bead
- Cuff link, rhodium-finished brass, 19x17mm overall with 5x3mm oval pad
- Bead, glass, translucent half-coated metallic blue and vitrail, 18x8mm top-drilled curved leaf
- French wire, anodized copper, blue and purple, 1.5mm tube
Instructions
Boutonniere Flower
Step 1
String and center an 8mm pearl onto a 24-inch length of 28-gauge wire.
Step 2
On one side of the wire string six 2mm lapis lazuli rounds. Bring the wire around and back through the hole, pulling snug to circle the lapis around the pearl. Repeat on the other end of the wire with seven lapis rounds to complete the first ring.
Step 3
Working with one side of the wire pass under the wire between two lapis rounds. String on a 3mm garnet round then wrap over and under the lapis ring, between the next two lapis rounds. Repeat to add half of a ring of garnets. Continue with the other end of the wire for the second half of the ring.
Step 4
Bring the wires together behind the pearl and twist tightly to secure. Continue to twist the wires together to create a stem.
Boutonniere Mesh Leaves
Step 5
Cut a 6-inch length of 22-gauge wire and a 2-inch length of mesh ribbon.
Step 6
Fold the wire in half into a curved V-shape. Twist the ends together into a stem and adjust to create the desired leaf shape.
Step 7
Insert it into the length of mesh ribbon. Gather and fold the end of the ribbon around the tip of the wire shape then apply adhesive. Twist the other end around the stem and apply adhesive. Allow to dry.
Step 8
Repeat Steps 5 - 7 to create a total of three mesh leaves.
Boutonniere Glass Leaves
Step 9
Center a glass leaf bead on a 6-inch length of 28-gauge wire. Bring both ends of the wire back around the top of the leaf then twist together. Continue to twist along the length of the wires to create a stem.
Repeat to create a total of three glass leaves.
Boutonniere Squiggles
Step 10
Center a 3mm pearl onto a 6-inch length of 28-gauge wire. Twist the wires together to secure then continue along the length to create a stem.
Repeat to create a total of five squiggles.
Step 11
Cut a 2-inch length of French wire. String the French wire over the stem. Repeat with the remaining squiggles.
Boutonniere Assembly
Step 12
Cut a 6-inch length of mesh ribbon.
Step 13
Gather all the created components into a small bouquet. Tightly wrap the stems with the length of mesh, overlapping as you move down the stems. Apply glue at both ends of the wrap and set aside to cure.
Step 14
Adjust all the component into the desired display.
Cuff Links
Step 1
String and center an 8mm pearl onto a 24-inch length of 28-gauge wire.
Step 2
On one side of the wire string six 2mm lapis lazuli rounds. Bring the wire around and back through the hole, pulling snug to circle the lapis around the pearl. Repeat on the other end of the wire with seven lapis rounds to complete the first ring.
Step 3
Working with one side of the wire pass under the wire between two lapis rounds. String on a 3mm garnet round then wrap over and under the lapis ring, between the next two lapis rounds. Repeat to add half of a ring of garnets. Continue with the other end of the wire for the second half of the ring.
Step 4
Bring the wires together behind the pearl and twist tightly to secure. Use the wire ends to tightly wrap the flower to a cuff link finding three times. Bring the wires to the back of the flower and wrap around the wires and the end of the cuff link. Trim any excess wire and tuck the ends.
Step 5
Repeat Steps 1 - 4 to create a second cuff link.
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