Jewelry-Making Techniques
Ring with Swarovski Crystal and Polymer Clay
Design and Instructions submitted by Melita Amede
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: : : Materials : : :
- Chaton, Swarovski crystal rhinestone, crystal clear, foil back, 1.5-1.6mm Xilion round, PP9
- Ring finding, imitation rhodium-plated ''pewter'' (zinc-based alloy), 20x7mm rounded rectangle, size 8
- Polymer clay
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Chaton, Swarovski crystal rhinestone, blue zircon, foil back, 2-2.1mm Xirius round, PP14
STEP 1
Wearing vinyl gloves pinch and roll clay in fingers on an acrylic slate to desired thickness.
STEP 2
Adhere the clay in the open channel of the ring.
STEP 3
Use thumb in a horizontal motion to smooth and get desired thickness.
STEP 4
Attach Swarovski crystals onto the clay in the channel of the ring starting with the PP14 first on a diagonal angle (1 row of 3 towards right and left side and 2 rows of 4 in the middle).
STEP 5
After all PP14 crystal are on, place 1 row of four crystal clear PP9 chatons along the outside row of three PP14 and 5 PP9 crystals on the outside of the 2 rows in the middle.
STEP 6
Remove any excess clay around the grooves before baking in an oven at 275 degrees Fahrenheit (135 degrees Celsius) for 18 minutes *(approximately 15 minutes per 6mm).
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