Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set with Celestial Crystal® Rice Pearls, Paua Shell and Imitation Rhodium-Finished Brass Links
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Design Idea RF37
-- Designer --
Elaine, Jewelry Designer, Exclusively for Fire Mountain Gems and Beads®
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- Beading wire, Accu-Flex®, nylon and stainless steel, pearl, 49 strand, 0.019-inch diameter
- Clasp, toggle, silver-finished "pewter" (zinc-based alloy), 12mm round
- Crimp cover, sterling silver, 3mm
- Crimp, sterling silver, 2mm cut tube, 1.4mm inside diameter
- Ear wire, silver-plated brass, 35mm marquise with open loop, 19 gauge
- Head pin, silver-plated brass, 1-1/2 inches with 1.5mm ball, 24 gauge
- Link, paua shell and imitation rhodium-finished brass (assembled), 10.5x7mm-11.5x8mm double-sided teardrop
- Pearl champagne, Celestial Crystal® 6x4mm rice 15.5-16 inch
- Pearl teal, Celestial Crystal® 6x4mm rice 15.5-16 inch
- Wire protector, Accu-Guard™, sterling silver, 4mm tube with 0.8mm inside diameter
- Wire protector, Accu-Guard™, sterling silver, 4mm tube, 0.8mm inside diameter
Instructions
Necklace Instructions
Step 1
Cut and measure 14” of accu flex and
Step 2
Add a bead stopper at one end of accuflex
Step 3
String on 4- 6x4mm champagne rice pearls
Step 4
String on 2- 6x4 teal rice pearls, then another 4 champagne rice pearls
Step 5
String on 54 – 6x4 champagne rice pearls
Step 6
String on 2- 6x4 teal rice pearls, then another 4 champagne rice pearls
Step 7
Then another 2- teal 4- champagne
Step 8
String accu flex through a crimp bead then through accu guard, then back through the crimp bead.
Step 9
Crimp with crimping pliers
Step 10
Cover with a crimp cover
Step 11
Remove bead stopper and repeat steps
Step 12
Attach clasp with 4mm jump ring
Earring Instructions
Step 1
String 2- 6x4 mm champagne rice pearl and 1 teal pearl on a head pin (teal in the middle)
Step 2
Make a simple loop
Step 3
Attach a paua link, then close the loop
Step 4
Attache the other end of the link to the ear wire
Step 5
Repeat for other earring
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