Jewel of Oz - Necklace

As seen in the Rings & Things 2010 Spring Supplement
Created by: Amy Scalise

This design is made with CRYSTALLIZED™ – Swarovski Elements.

1 #01-201-27-06 CRYSTALLIZED™ 27mm round stone, crystal/vitrail medium
12 #05-328-06-06 * CRYSTALLIZED™ 6mm bicone crystals, crystal/vitrail medium
24 #27-573-4 3mm round metal beads, gold plate
12 #37-721-2 7/8" standard eye pins, yellow
4½" #47-199-01-0 Heart bezel lace setting ribbon, raw brass
6" #40-099-45-4 3.7mm flattened drawn cable chain, gold plate
(cut two 1½" and one 3" pieces)
¾" #40-099-36-4 2.5mm box chain, gold plate
4" #40-099-35-4 4.1mm flattened long-and-short chain, gold plate,
(cut two 2" pieces)
1 #39-167-AG Bali-style TierraCast® toggle clasp, antiqued gold

* NOTE: In 2009, Swarovski began replacing their 5301 faceted bicone crystal style with their new 5328 faceted XILION bicone bead. Either style of bicone works well for this design.

Tools and supplies: chain-nose pliers, flat-nose pliers, round-nose pliers, soldering iron, solder

How to Use Bezel Lace :
1. Wrap bezel lace around the object so that the end loops overlap (must be flush if soldering). Cut to size.
2. Use your fingers or a mandrel to press loops against both the front and the back of the object.
3. Burnish until the lace lies smoothly against the object on all sides.
4. Secure the overlapping loops with wire (or solder ends).
5. When soldering the bezel lace in place around the object, use a soldering iron. A torch will crack glass, crystal or stone objects.

TIPS:
* Create a bail using the 2.5mm box chain. Use chain-nose pliers to link ends together.

See the following technique sheets:
Basic Jewelry-Making Technique Sheet

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