Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set with Crystal Passions® Pearls, Acrylic Cabochon and Antique Silver-Plated "Pewter" Charms
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Design Idea MF2A
-- Designer --
LauraLynn, Jewelry Designer, Exclusively for Fire Mountain Gems and Beads®
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- Pearl, Crystal Passions® gemcolors, Crystal Passions®, dark lapis, 10mm round (5810)
- Pearl, Crystal Passions® gemcolors, Crystal Passions®, dark lapis, 4mm round (5810)
- Pearl, Crystal Passions® gemcolors, Crystal Passions®, dark lapis, 6mm round (5810)
- Pearl, Crystal Passions® gemcolors, dark lapis, 8mm round (5810)
- Pearl, Crystal Passions® gemcolors, ivory, 10mm round (5810)
- Pearl, Crystal Passions® gemcolors, red coral, 10mm round (5810)
- Pearl, Crystal Passions® gemcolors, red coral, 8mm round (5810)
- Cabochon, acrylic, light blue and white, 33mm non-calibrated round cameo with hibiscus flower
- Bead cap, antiqued pewter (tin-based alloy), 19x12.5mm frog, fits 7-9mm bead
- Bead tip, silver-plated brass, 6.5x3.5mm bottom clamp-on with closed loop
- Bead, silver-plated "pewter" (zinc-based alloy), 6x2mm beaded rondelle
- Bail, glue-on, antique silver-plated pewter (tin-based alloy), 19x14mm with 13mm square flat pad and tube bail
- Chain, imitation rhodium-plated brass, 5mm rolo
- Charm, antique silver-plated "pewter" (zinc-based alloy), 16x9mm-20x10mm single- and double-sided assorted tropical theme
- Clasp, toggle, antique silver-plated white brass, 14x13mm fancy oval with swirls
- Earring, stainless steel, 60mm round hoop
- Eye pin, silver-plated brass, 2 inches, 21 gauge
- Head pin, silver-plated brass, 2-1/2 inches, 21 gauge
- Jump ring, stainless steel, 4mm round, 2.4mm inside diameter, 20 gauge
- Jump ring, stainless steel, 5mm round, 3.4mm inside diameter, 20 gauge
- Spacer bar, silver-plated brass, 8.5x2.5mm 2-strand, fits up to 6mm bead
- Adhesive, epoxy, Devcon® 2 Ton® Clear Epoxy, 30-minute, 2-part
Instructions
Necklace Instructions
Step 1
Use a brush to apply Swellegant!™ dye-oxide to the flower cabochon and a palm tree charm. Let dry approximately 15 minutes then apply two or three more coats. Let dry then apply a thin coating and while the thin layer is still moist apply a layer of PermaLac®NT top coat. Allow to dry.
Step 2
Apply a small dab of Devcon® adhesive to the textured side of a bail and attach to the back of the flower cabochon. Allow to dry. Set aside the palm tree charm.
Step 3
Slide a 4mm dark lapis pearl onto an eye pin. Pass the eye pin through the bail and a second 4mm dark lapis pearl then form a simple loop.
Open a 4mm jump ring. Pass the jump ring through one loop of the eye pin then close. Use a second 4mm jump ring to attach the first jump ring to a spacer bar. Repeat on the other side of the eye pin.
Step 4
Cut a 16-inch length of Silkon® thread. Pass through a needle.
Step 5
Pass one end of the thread through the bottom of a bead tip then through a crimp. Fold the thread over and pass back through the crimp then through the bottom of the bead tip. Position the crimp so it Is just under the fold then use pliers to crimp. Use pliers to gently close the bead tip so that the crimp stays inside.
Step 6
String the following onto the thread:
- One beaded rondelle
- One 6mm dark lapis pearl
- One beaded rondelle
- One 6mm dark lapis pearl
- One beaded rondelle
- One 6mm dark lapis pearl
- One beaded rondelle
- One 8mm dark lapis pearl
- One beaded rondelle
- One 8mm dark lapis pearl
- One beaded rondelle
- One 10mm dark lapis pearl
- One beaded rondelle
- One 10mm red coral pearl
- One beaded rondelle
- One 10mm ivory pearl
- One beaded rondelle
- One spacer bar from the cabochon component
Step 7
String on one 10mm red coral pearl then repeat Step 6 in the opposite direction
Repeat Step 5 to secure the strand. Trim any excess thread
Step 8
Cut two 7-1/2 inch lengths of chain.
Use 5mm jump rings to attach one end of each lengths of chain to each of the bead tips.
Step 9
On one end of chain, use a 5mm jump ring to attach one half of a toggle clasp. Repeat with the other length of chain.
Use 5mm jump rings to create a 4-link chain. Use the 4-link chain to attach the palm tree charm to one half of a toggle clasp.
Earring Instructions
Step 1
Pass a head pin through the bottom of a bead cap, an 8mm red coral pearl and the top of a bead cap. Create a wrapped loop. Repeat to create a second drop.
Step 2
Attach one drop to each of the hoop earrings.
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