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MATERIALS Spool of 0.5mm copper wire (any colour) Artist moulding putty Gold paint Strong glue (such as Araldite) Glass jar BEADS 1 x 80cm strand of Rose Quartz chip beads 1 x 80cm strand of Amazonite chip beads TOOLS Wire cutters Round nose pliers Chain nose pliers STEP ONE Make approximately 27 ‘flowers’. These are made using approximately 80cm to 100cm of wire which will vary depending on the desired gem tree size. Fold the wire in half and form a small loop at the end. Twist the two wires together to form the first petal. Diagram 1. Form second loop, Diagram 2. Make three more petals in this way making a total five, to form flower. Twist the stem together to make a long stem, about 20cm to 30cm…
MATERIALS NECKLACE 1 x Vermeil toggle clasp2 x Vermeil crimps105cm Soft Flex – fine BEADS 5 x 20-25mm hand-made red gold fumed round4 x 20mm square Jet faceted3 x 19mm round Jet faceted6 x 12mm round Jet12 x 8mm Jet round15 x 7mm black glass coins2 x 6mm black7 x 8x7mm Czech black oblong side faceted (csf)10 x 9x5mm Spinel black roundel (spr)104 x 3mm Spinel black round (sp) TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cuttersCrimping pliers LENGTH: 94cm MATERIALS EARRINGS 2 x Vermeil ear hooks2 x Vermeil head pins BEADS 2 x 8x6mm gold fumed red4 x 3mm Spinel black2 x 9x5mm Spinel black roundels STEP ONE – NECKLACE Start by deciding desired length of necklace – this design is 94cm. STEP TWO Place 1 x hand-made red gold…
MATERIALS 3 x eye pins ChainExtension chain4 x jump rings18 x head pins BEADS 18 x 2mm metal3 x large button8 x 12mm cream pearls3 x black crystal2 x silver crystal3 x 8mm pearls – Mushroom3 x square buttons TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cutters LENGTH: Adjustable STEP ONE Thread 3 x 2mm metal beads onto 1 x eye pin followed by 1 x large button, 3 x 2mm metal beads; trim excess wire, form a loop. Repeat this step with all three large buttons. STEP TWO Join all three buttons together; starting at one end join one length of chain, join to first button; join a second section of chain and another button; continue until all three buttons are joined with chain between; to last loop, add a…
MATERIALS 2m x silver elongated chain2m x silver Figaro chain5 x 12x18mm solid rings22 gauge artistic wire non tarnish silver13 x 10mm silver jump rings15 x flower connectors silver4 x link rings silver9 x head pins silver20 x 4mm jump rings BEADS 17 x 8mm Fuchsia15 x 8mm Topaz30 x 4mm spacers TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cutters LENGTH: 1.2m STEP ONE Cut the elongated chain into 4 x 50cm lengths. Cut the Figaro chain into 4 x 50cm lengths. Lay the eight sections of chain flat on the table, thread 1 x 10mm jump ring into the last link of each chain section. Repeat for the second end of the chain. STEP TWO Thread 1 x Fuchsia bead onto the 22 gauge wire and create a wrapped loop…
MATERIALS ClaspFrench wire10 metres Fireline 6lbCrystal BEADS 12 x Swarovski 4mm pearls Powder Rose20 x Swarovski 4mm pearls Bright Gold2 strands size 11 Czech seed beads Dark Amethyst (CSB)2 strands size 11 Czech seed beads Copperlined Lgt Amethyst (CSB)1 strand size 11 Czech seed beads Brasslined Peridot (CSBL)3 gms Delicas size 11 SL Gold (D)20 x Japanese Charlottes size 11 Metallic Gold (JC)2 gms Miyuki size 15 seed beads Metallic Gold (S15) TOOLS Size 12 beading needleCuttersClear nail polish LENGTH: 19cm STEP ONE Base – using a comfortable length of Fireline leave a 20cm tail and stitch a four bead count herringbone base for 18cm. Attach clasp to both ends using French wire. STEP TWO Adding spine to base, pass up through the second hole in the middle of the…
Since early times, garnets have been used in jewellery and this family of gems is one of the most versatile. WE ARE ALL FAMILIAR WITH RICH RED coloured garnets but these surprising gemstones offer a range of intense colours. Since early times, garnets have been used in jewellery and this family of gems is one of the most versatile. Stories abound about their use throughout history – Noah steered the Ark through the darkness using the light from garnet crystals; the crypts of Egyptian pharaohs contained beautiful bracelets and necklaces filled with garnets; ancient Britons used garnet in delicate cloisonné; during the Middle Ages it was used as a remedy for the plague and dignified Chinese rulers used garnets to depict rank and status on military uniforms. It is even…
