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MATERIALS 1 x silver metal cross charm40 x black bead caps28 x black head pins14 x black bead spacers1 x black extension chain1 x black parrot clasp1 x 10cm length of fine black chain1 x 50cm length of velvet memory wire tubing BEADS 20 x 12mm Ivory pearls1 x 100mm wooden heart pendant1 x 10mm red glass heart2 x 20mm round wooden beads TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cutters LENGTH: 55cm CUFF MATERIALS 39 x black bead caps2 x sections of memory bracelet wire1 x 15cm length of black chain1 x silver cross charm1 x black head pin BEADS 7 x oblong wooden double hole12 x 12mm Ivory pearls1 x 10mm red glass heart NECKLACE STEP ONE Thread 1 x bead spacer onto an eye pin, add 1 x…
EARRINGS MATERIALS 2 x gold head pins1m of 0.15mm Beadalon Wildfire thread1 pair of earring hooks BEADS 24 x 4mm green glass pearls4 x 4mm crystal bi-cones red TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cutters ORNAMENT MATERIALS 1 x 50cm 28 gauge Artistic wire gold1 x 30cm red ribbon1 x 30cm green ribbon BEADS 1 x 30mm Swarovski Crystal Snowflake19 x 4mm crystal bi-cones Red19 x size 12 seeds Design note: The same steps can be used to make a hanging Christmas ornament or earrings; or make both for the festive season. EARRINGS STEP ONE String 4 x beads and tie the thread together between Bead 1 and Bead 4 to form a snug knot. Beads will make a square. Pick up three more beads (numbers 5, 6 and 7)…
MATERIALS 5 x small heart charms10 x head pins silver12 x large jump rings silver1 x Tibetan silver toggle2 x crimps silver30cm Tigertail BEADS 15 x 8mm Swarovski Pearls5 x 6mm Swarovski bi-cones10 x 8mm Czech fire glass20 Tibetan silver flower spacers TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cuttersCrimping pliers LENGTH: 20cm STEP ONE – DANGLES Onto 1 x head pin thread 1 x Czech fire glass CFGB and 1 x Tibetan silver bead TSB. Form a wrapped loop with the remainder of the head pin. Attach this to 1 x larger jump ring. STEP TWO Onto 1 x head pin thread 1 x pearl P and 1 x TSB. Form a wrapped loop with the remainder of the head pin. Attach this to large jump ring in Step 1.…
MATERIALS 1 x brass Asian marine dolphin pendant2 x brass starfish charms2 x brass seahorse charms1 x brass turtle charm2 x brass filigree cones1 x brass Asian Window Toggle ring1 x brass Engraved Oval toggle bar4 x 7.25mm brass jump rings8 x 4mm brass jump rings20 gauge artistic wire – gunmetal17cm of brass ladder chain20cm of brass fine oval chain1 x brass head pin BEADS 9 x Blue Impression Jasper oval beads6 x brass saucer beads5 x Czech disc beads10 x seed beads TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cutters LENGTH: 55cm STEP ONE Thread 1 x Blue Impression Jasper oval onto the 20 gauge wire, create a wrapped loop coiled around two full times at each end making an eye pin. Repeat this for the all 9 x Jasper…
Since times immemorial, sapphire has been held as a pledge of love, eternity and loyalty and sapphires have become one of the most popular alternatives to diamonds for engagement gifts SAPPHIRES HAVE LONG BEEN APPRECIATED for their vivid magical cornflower blue colour and as one of the most esteemed gems they have an intriguing history. Always alluring, sapphires have fascinated mankind for literally ages and not surprisingly, there are many myths surrounding these beautiful gem stones. Stories from the ancient world suggest that when Prometheus stole fire from the gods he also stole a sapphire. Ancient Persians believed the earth rested on a giant sapphire, and the gemstone’s colour was reflected onto the sky. It has also been suggested that the stones containing the Ten Commandments were composed of sapphire,…
MATERIALS 3 x 16mm closed rings4 lengths of small chain1 length of 15 links of small chain2 pieces of 18 gauge wire45 x head pins14 x jump rings54 links of big chain2 x leaf charms BEADS 4 x 20mm Lampwork hearts 10 x 8mm Czech satin pearls 10 x 8mm Czech crystals 21 x 6mm Czech crystals 2 x 12mm metal beads 10 x size 8 seed beads TOOLS Chain nose pliersRound nose pliersWire cuttersCrimping pliers LENGTH: Adjustable EARRINGS MATERIALS 1 pair earring hooks2 x 3 hole end bars6 x head pins BEADS 6 x 4m green crystals2 x 6mm green crystals6 x 6mm blue crystals STEP ONE Thread 1 x 6mm crystal onto 1 x head pin, trim and form a basic loop. Make 12;…
