Multi-Strand Necklace and Earring Set with Crystal Passions® Beads, Miyuki Seed Beads and Gold-Finished Brass Beads
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Design Idea HA17
Christmas Tricolor
-- Designer --
Rose, Jewelry Designer, Exclusively for Fire Mountain Gems and Beads®
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- Seed bead, Miyuki, glass, opaque 24Kt gold-plated, (RR191), #11 rocaille
- Jump ring, gold-plated brass, 6.5x5mm oval, 4.6x3mm inside diameter, 18 gauge
- Jump ring, gold-plated brass, 4mm round, 2.4mm inside diameter, 20 gauge
- Eye pin, gold-plated brass, 2 inches, 21 gauge
- End bar, antique gold-plated pewter (tin-based alloy), 13x6mm rectangle with dots and 3 loops
- Ear wire, gold-plated brass, 15mm flat fishhook with open loop, 21 gauge
- Crimp, 12Kt gold-filled, 2mm smooth tube, 1.1mm inside diameter
- Cone, gold-finished brass, 19x6.5mm with square pattern, 5.5mm hole
- Clasp, lobster claw, gold-plated brass, 7x5mm
- Clasp, lobster claw, gold-plated "pewter" (zinc-based alloy), 10x6mm
- Beading wire, Accu-Flex®, nylon and stainless steel, clear, 49 strand, 0.019-inch diameter
- Bead, Swarovski® crystal, emerald, 4mm bicone (5328)
- Bead, Swarovski® crystal, crystal AB, 4mm bicone (5328)
- Bead, gold-plated brass, 3mm round
- Bead, Crystal Passions®, light Siam, 4mm bicone (5328)
- Bead, Crystal Passions®, light Siam, 4mm bicone (5328)
Instructions
Necklace Instructions
Step 1
Cut the following lengths of Accu-Flex professional quality beading wire:
- Five 17-inch lengths
- Five 18-inch lengths
- Five 19-inch lengths
17-Inch Light Siam Strands
Step 2
String one crimp onto one 17-inch length of beading wire. Pass the beading wire through the loop on one 2-inch eyepin then back through the crimp leaving approximately 1/4 inch on the tail. Crimp then trim excess wire.
Step 3
String onto the beading wire:
- 25 sets of:
- One opaque 24Kt gold-finished #11 rocaille
- One light Siam 4mm Xilion bicone
- One opaque 24Kt gold-finished #11 rocaille
Step 4
Repeat Step 2 using a new 2-inch eyepin.
Step 5
Repeat Steps 2 - 4 to create a total of five light Siam strands and attaching the ends of the strands to the same two eyepins.
Step 6
String onto the straight end of the eyepin on one end of the strands: one 19x6mm cone (large end first) and one gold-plated brass 3mm round. Position the cone to rest snug over the crimps then form a wrapped loop.
Repeat using the eyepin on the opposite end of the strands.
18-Inch Crystal AB Strands
Step 7
Repeat Step 2 using one 18-inch length of wire.
String onto the beading wire:
- 30 sets of:
- One opaque 24Kt gold-finished #11 rocaille
- One crystal AB 4mm Xilion bicone
- One opaque 24Kt gold-finished #11 rocaille
Repeat Step 2 using a new 2-inch eyepin.
Step 8
Repeat Step 7 to create a total of five crystal AB strands and attaching each end to the same two eyepins. Repeat Step 6 to finish the ends of the strands.
19-Inch Emerald Strands
Step 9
Repeat Step 2 using one 19-inch length of wire.
String onto the beading wire:
- 35 sets of:
- One opaque 24Kt gold-finished #11 rocaille
- One emerald 4mm Xilion bicone
- One opaque 24Kt gold-finished #11 rocaille
Repeat Step 2 using a new 2-inch eyepin.
Step 10
Repeat Step 9 to create a total of five emerald strands and attaching each end to the same two eyepins.
Repeat Step 6 to finish the ends of the strands.
Necklace Assembly
Step 11
Pass one 4mm jumpring through the wrapped loop on one end of the 17-inch light Siam strands and the top loop of one antique gold-plated brass 3-strand end bar and close.
Repeat to attach the opposite end of the strands to a second 3-strand end bar.
Step 12
Repeat Step 11 using the 18-inch crystal AB strands, attaching each end to the middle loop of the end bar.
Step 13
Repeat Step 11 using the 19-inch emerald strands, attaching each end to the bottom loop of the end bar.
Step 14
Attach one 6.5x5mm oval jumpring to one end bar using a 4mm jumpring.
Attach one lobster claw clasp to the opposite end bar using a 4mm jumpring.
Earring Instructions
Step 1
Cut the following lengths of Accu-Flex professional-quality beading wire:
- Two 4-inch lengths
- Two 4-1/2 inch lengths
- Two 5-inch lengths
Step 2
String onto one 4-inch length of beading wire:
- One crimp
- Five sets of:
- One opaque 24Kt gold-finished #11 rocaille
- One emerald 4mm Xilion bicone
- One opaque 24Kt gold-finished #11 rocaille
Step 3
Pass the wire back through the crimp then string one 4mm jumpring creating a large loop. Pull the beading wire snug against the jumpring, creating a small loop.
Pass the opposite end of wire through the crimp leaving approximately a 1/4 inch tail, creating a large loop.
Crimp then trim excess wire from the short ends.
Step 4
Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to create a duplicate emerald bicone loop.
Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to create two crystal AB bicone loops and two light Siam bicone loops, graduating the size of the large loop for each set.
Step 5
Attach one lobster claw clasp to one earwire. Attach the jumprings on one loop from each set to the claw on the lobster claw clasp.
Step 6
Repeat Step 5 to create a second earring.
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