Cowgirls Forever - Necklace

As seen in the Rings & Things 2009 Fall Supplement
Created by: Amy Mickelson

1 #55-700-01-8 1x2.25" hinged double-pane rectangle picture-frame pendant, copper plate
15 #21-005-194-12 14x10mm rotund gemstone beads, rainbow amazonite
10 #26-120-7 7mm large-hole spacer beads, antiqued copper plate
4 #26-233-7 3.4x1mm heishi-style metal disks, antiqued copper plate
4 #26-113-9 8mm large-hole round metal beads, gunmetal
7 #22-519-KROBO 7x10mm powder-glass beads, multicolor
2 #44-780-19 32x23mm oval blanks with hole, solid copper
2 #49-947-48-7 17x25mm TierraCast® Hammertone open oval two-hole connectors, antiqued copper plate
1 #49-925-30 3-D pickup truck charm, antiqued silver
1 #44-940-31-AS 3-D western boot charm, antiqued silver
1 #44-940-27-AS Sheriff's badge charm, antiqued silver
1 #44-940-26-AS 3-D six shooter charm, antiqued silver
1 #44-940-25-AS Cowboy hat charm, antiqued silver
2 #37-422-7 2" standard head pins, antiqued copper plate
14 #37-145-7 6mm round jump rings, antiqued copper plate
12" #61-773-49-34 0.019" 49-strand Soft Flex® beading cable, butterscotch
16" #40-099-43-7 10mm rope-textured cable chain, antiqued copper plate
2 #41-252-8 2x2mm crimp tubes, solid copper
2 #41-050-8 Wire Guardians™ wire protectors, copper plate
1 Family photo, or copyright-free image

Tools and supplies: round-nose pliers, cutters, chain-nose pliers, metal awl, (#65-801),hammer, alphabet stamps (# 69-241-01-L), star-shaped design stamp (#69-245-04), antiquing solution such as Win-Ox™ (#86-343), bullet casings

TIPS:
* Use a nail or metal awl and a hammer to punch hole in bottom of bullet casings.

* After stamping the word or phrase of your choice, antique the stamped copper pieces to match the color of the oval two-hole connectors

For instructions on making stamped metal charms and pendants, see our Metal Stamping Technique Sheet and Beading Cable Technique Sheet for stringing instructions.

For other jewelry-making tips, see the "Techniques" section at the top of our Designer Tip Sheets page.

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