Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set with Antique Silver-Plated Pewter Drop and Resin Top Coat
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Design Idea K115
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Lexi, Jewelry Designer, Exclusively for Fire Mountain Gems and Beads®
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- Earstud, stainless steel, 10mm round with 8mm round setting
- Resin Top coat
- Drop, JBB Findings, antique silver-plated pewter (tin-based alloy), 20x19mm single-sided heart frame with swirl design and 13mm round setting
- Chain, antique silver-plated brass, 2.5mm cable, 18 inches with S-hook clasp
- UV Light, Lisa Pavelka, aluminum / plastic / rubber / steel, white / black / purple, 10 x 4-1/2 x 3 inches with 6-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 2-1/2 inch UV curing area
- Bail, JBB Findings, ice-pick, antique silver-plated pewter (tin-based alloy), 18x5mm double-sided teardrop with swivel, 5mm grip length
Instructions
Necklace
Step 1
Print three images of Earth: one approximately 13mm in diameter and two approximately 8mm in diameter.
Trim the images to fit the setting of a 20x19mm heart frame drop and two earstud settings.
Step 2
Cover the front and back of each image with transparent tape, extending over the edges, then trim the tape close to the image.
Step 3
Place the larger image into the pendant setting.
Apply resin to the center of the image then allow to settle. If needed, use a toothpick to extend the resin to the edges of the image.
Continue to slowly add resin over the image until it is even with the top of the setting, then cure.
Step 4
Apply a second layer of resin to the cured layer to create a domed effect, then cure.
Continue to add layers until the desired dome is achieved.
Step 5
Open an ice-pick bail and insert the prongs into the loop of the pendant. Pinch the bail closed, then string the bail onto an 18-inch cable chain.
Earrings
Step 1
Insert the post of each earstud into a piece of scrap clay to keep the setting level while working.
Insert each of the smaller taped images into the earstud settings.
Step 2
Apply resin to the center of each image then allow to settle. If needed, use a toothpick to extend the resin to the edges of the image.
Continue to slowly add resin over the image until it is even with the top of the setting, then cure.
Step 3
Apply a second layer of resin to the cured layer to create a domed effect, then cure.
Continue to add layers until the desired dome is achieved.
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