Unlock My Heart - Sweater Guard

A free sweater guard design project featuring rhinestone chain and heart lock charms from Rings & Things.

As seen in the Rings & Things Spring Supplement 2011
Created by: Mollie Valente

Suggested Materials:
2 each #30-302-4 Sweater Guard, Yellow
5" #46-344-4 Rhinestone Chain, 4mm, Crystal/GP
2 each #46-334-4 Chain End, For 46-344, GP
7" #40-099-07-4 Chain, Ftage, Rollo, 4.5mm, GP
13 each #37-136-2 Jump Ring, Round, Medium, Yellow
9 each #44-454-0 Charm, Heart Lock, 8x12mm, Raw Brass

Tools and Supplies:
zebra stripe tool set (#69-291) Use side cutters, round-nose pl

Designer Tips:
*Secure a chain end to each side of the rhinestone chain.
*Use double jump rings to attach each side of the rhinestone chain to a sweater guard clip.
*Use jump rings to attach a heart lock charm to every third link on the rollo chain; centering the design.
*Open the end links on the rollo chain and attach each side to the rhinestone chain end.

For additional details about techniques used in this design, see:
Basic Jewelry-Making Technique Sheet

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