Along Came a Spider - Kilt Pin

As seen in the 2010 Summer Supplement
Created by: Cindy Morris

This design is made with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS.

Suggested Materials:
1 #30-650-1 bend-it-yourself safety pin, white
1 #27-960-04-900 25x18mm oval rose cameo, ivory/green
1 #46-301-61-0 25x18mm oval bezel cup with 2 loops, raw brass
1 #06-010-11-193 SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS 11mm crystal briolette pendant, fern green
1 #37-091-15-9 1.5" thin ball-end head pin, black gunmetal
1 #88-100-06-0 16mm Vintaj® filigree bead cap, natural brass
1 #05-840-10-201 SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS 10mm baroque crystal pearl, light creamrose
1 #37-100-9 jump ring assortment, black gunmetal (use 7)
1 #49-944-57 19mm one-sided spider charm, antiqued silver
4" #40-099-13-9 2.1mm cable chain, black gunmetal
4" #40-099-03-6 5mm long-&-short hammered curb chain, antiqued brass plate
3" #61-790-07 1.5mm "suede" lace, navy

Tools and Supplies:
side cutters (#69-271-05), round-nose pliers (#69-271-02), flat-nose pliers (#69-271-08), Win-Ox™ oxidizer (#86-343), adhesive such as Bead Fix™ (#60-243) or GS Hypo Cement (#60-250)

Designer Tips:
* Chain measurements are approximate. Use whatever length looks best to you! Attach the chain to the loops on the pin to keep it from sliding.

* Darken the bezel and pin with an antiquing solution such as Win-Ox before assembling.

* Use whatever sizes of jump rings look most pleasing to link the various components. If you don't want your charms to slide, just use smaller jump rings and glue them in place on the pin.

* Glue the cameo into the bezel — or not. Once you stick it in, there is no hope of getting it back out!

* Use a drop of adhesive to secure bow if desired.

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Basic Jewelry-Making Technique Sheet

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