Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set with Desert Pink Marble Gemstone Beads, Preciosa Czech Crystal Beads and Ribbon Tassel
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Design Idea MK2E
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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, desert pink marble (natural), 5-6mm round, B grade, Mohs hardness 3
- Bead, desert pink marble (natural), 7-8mm round, B grade, Mohs hardness 3
- Bead, desert pink marble (natural), 9-10mm round, B grade, Mohs hardness 3
- Bead, Preciosa Czech crystal, crystal velvet, 3mm faceted bicone
- Bead, antique brass-finished "pewter" (zinc-based alloy), 5x1mm rondelle with dots
- Bead, antique gold-finished "pewter" (zinc-based alloy), 6x3mm cushion beaded rondelle
- Beading wire, Accu-Flex®, nylon and stainless steel, bronze, 49 strand, 0.024-inch diameter
- Clasp, S-hook, antique brass-plated pewter (tin-based alloy), 24x14mm with floral design and (2) 8.5mm jump rings
- Cone, antique gold-finished "pewter" (zinc-based alloy), 16x15x11mm fancy flat oval with swirl design, 12x8mm inside diameter
- Cord, faux suede lace, lavender grey, 3mm
- Cord, faux suede lace, rose, 3mm
- Crimp cover, antique gold-plated brass, 4mm
- Crimp, sterling silver, 2mm cut tube, 1.4mm inside diameter
- Ear wire, antique gold-plated brass, 15mm leverback with 6x3mm shell and open loop
- Head pin, antique gold-plated brass, 1-1/2 inches with 1.5mm ball, 24 gauge
- Wire protector, Accu-Guard™, antique gold-plated brass, 4mm tube, 0.5mm inside diameter
- Wire, ParaWire™, vintage bronze-finished copper, round, 18 gauge
- Tassel maker, Beadalon®, plastic and steel, white / blue / clear, 6-1/2 x 5 x 1-3/4 inches, adjustable from 1/2 to 3-1/2 inches
Instructions
Necklace Instructions
Step 1
Cut the following:
- One 7-inch length of 18-guage wire
- One 30-inch length of Accu-Flex® professional quality beading wire
- Two 4-foot lengths of 5/8 inch ribbon
- One 4-foot length of rose 3mm suede lace cord
- One 4-foot length of lavender grey 3mm suede lace cord
Step 2
Form a simple loop on the end of the length of wire approximately 8-10mm in diameter.
Using each of the 4-foot lengths of cord and ribbon, create a tassel approximately 4 inches long using the Beadalon® tassel maker, scooping up the tassel using the loop on the end of the wire instead of a jump ring.
Tip: For more information, view our How to Create Tassels Using the Beadalon® Tassel Maker illustrated instructions for more information.
Step 3
String onto the straight end of the wire: one cone, one 9-10mm round and one 6x3mm cushion beaded rondelle then form a wrapped loop.
Step 4
String onto the length of beading wire: one crimp and one Accu-Guard™ wire protector. Pass the beading wire back through the crimp. Pull the beading wire so the crimp rests snug against the Accu-Guard leaving approximately 1/4 inch of beading wire on the end. Crimp then trim the excess from the short end of the beading wire. Finish with a crimp cover.
Step 5
String onto the beading wire:
- 15 sets of:
- One 5-6mm round
- One 3mm bicone
- One 5x1mm rondelle with dots
- One 9-10mm round
- One 5x1mm rondelle with dots
- One 3mm bicone
- One 5-6mm round
- One 3mm bicone
- One 5x1mm rondelle with dots
Continue to string the wrapped loop of the tassel focal onto the beading wire then string the above pattern in reverse.
Repeat Step 4 to secure the strand.
Step 6
Open one of the jump rings included with the clasp then pass through the Accu-Guard on one end of the strand and close.
Repeat to complete the necklace.
Earrings Instructions
Step 1
String onto a head pin:
- One 3mm bicone
- One 5x1mm rondelle
- One 9-10mm round
- One 5x1mm rondelle
- One 3mm bicone
Form a wrapped loop.
Repeat to create a second drop.
Step 2
Attach an ear wire to each drop.
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