Butterfly Beach - Badge Holder

A free badge holder project featuring two-hole river rock connectors, gunmetal rollo chain and a turquoise color magnesite butterfly from Rings & Things.

Created by: Toni Plastino

Suggested Materials:
3 each #29-385-03 Drilled Rock, Connector, 2 Hole (River Rock)
1 each #75-000-94-13-03 Bead, Gemstone, Butterfly, 25x35mm (Special Find) (Turquoise Magnesite)
32" #40-099-15-9 Chain, Footage, Rollo, 3.9mm (Black Gunmetal)
12 each #37-189-9 Jump Ring, Round, 13.5mm (Black Gunmetal)
2 each #37-422-9 Head Pin, 2", Standard (Black Gunmetal)
1 each #39-348-9 Clasp, Lobster, 22mm (Black Gunmetal)
1 each #49-941-80-9 Link, Decorative Ring, 32mm (Black Gunmetal)
2 each #26-819-04-9 Bead, Metal, Round, 4mm (Black Gunmetal)
2 each #22-509-TURQ Trade Bead, Wafer/Spacer (Turquoise)
1 each #38-052-1 Spring Clip, 2.75" Strap (White)

Tools and Supplies:
#69-056 Tool, Side Flush Cutter
#69-273-06 Tool, Ecco, Bent Chain-Nose Pliers, 5"
#65-010 Tool, Pliers, Crimping, 5"

Designer Tips:

Cut the rollo chain into the following lengths: one 1.5", one 3.5", one 3", one 2", one 21".
Use two sets of pliers to open and connect the jump rings, they are quite stout! The designer likes to hold the jump rings in the 'rounder' portion of a pair of crimping pliers.

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

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