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Christmas Tree and Light - Necklace
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A free Christmas Necklace design project featuring SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS crystal beads from Rings & Things.
Created by: Rita Hutchinson
Suggested Materials:
5 #03-700-12-193 Crystals, Sew-on, Margarita, 12mm (Fern Green)
5 #03-700-10-193 Crystals, Sew-on, Margarita, 10mm (Fern Green)
5 #03-700-08-193 Crystals, Sew-on, Margarita, 8mm (Fern Green)
5 #03-700-06-193 Crystals, Sew-on, Margarita, 6mm (Fern Green)
5 #05-601-04-39 Crystal Beads, Cube, 4mm (Light Colorado Topaz)
5 #05-328-03-56 Crystal Beads, Faceted Bicone, 3mm (Citrine)
8 #05-000-05-01 Crystal Beads, Faceted Round, 5mm (Crystal)
8 #05-704-3-01 Crystal Beads, Rhinestone Wheel, 4mm (Silver Plated/ Crystal)
2 #05-500-09-10 Crystal Beads, Teardrop, 9mm (Aquamarine)
2 #05-500-09-12 Crystal Beads, Teardrop, 9mm (Emerald)
2 #05-500-09-20 Crystal Beads, Teardrop, 9mm (Siam)
2 #05-500-09-22 Crystal Beads, Teardrop, 9mm (Topaz)
210 #05-000-02-01 Crystal Beads, Faceted Round, 2mm (Crystal)
24" #61-813-07-87 Beadalon® Wire, 7-Strand, 0.015", 30' Spool (Bright Steel)
1 #39-226-3 Clasp, Spring Ring, 6mm (Silver Plated)
1 #37-136-3 Jump Ring, Round, 5mm (Silver Plated)
2 #41-256-51-3 Crimp Beads, Smooth, "Size 1" (Silver Plated)
2 from assortment #48-289-00-3 Crimp Covers, 3mm & 4mm, Variety Pack (Silver Plated)
1 #37-422-3 Head Pin, 2", Standard (Silver Plated)
Tools and supplies:
Round Nose Pliers (#65-200)
Flat Nose Pliers (#65-080)
Chain nose pliers (#65-300)
Cutters (#69-056)
Crimp Pliers (#65-010)
TIPS:
* Use the outer portion "rounder" of the crimp plier to gently form the crimp cover into a round bead.
* Make sure you have good light for stringing the 2mm round beads.
* Make a winter wonderland necklace by stringing Crystal AB margaritas for the trees, and teardrops for the lightbulbs.
* For other holiday inspirations, check out "CREATE YOUR STYLE Christmas Mini Projects".
See the following technique sheets:
Basic Jewelry-Making Technique Sheet
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View more free jewelry design ideas, peruse our complete list of free jewelry-making technique sheets, or search our design gallery. Post questions on the Rings & Things Discussion Forum. Don't be shy! If you're wondering, so is someone else!
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