Smile - Necklace

As seen in the Rings & Things 2010 Super Supplement
Created by: Mollie Valente

1 #41-891-01-7 20x10x7mm TierraCast® heart bail for gluing, antiqued copper plate
26" #61-698-01 1/8" suede lace, natural
9 #26-120-7 7mm large-hole spacer beads, antiqued copper plate
2 #26-114-7 5x5mm large-hole barrel-shaped beads, antiqued copper plate
1" #40-099-07-7 4.5mm rollo chain, antiqued copper plate
1 #39-349-7 15mm lobster clasp, antiqued copper plate
1 Artisan-made pendant (fused glass, scrabble tile, cast resin, etc.)
1 Artisan-made stamped copper tag*

Tools and supplies: flat-nose pliers, chain-nose pliers, Epoxy 330 adhesive (#60-230), hammer, steel block (#69-125), 1/16" letter stamps (#69-240-00-L), liver of sulfur gel (#86-324)

* NOTE: The artist created a stamped tag using a copper tag found in the scrapbooking section of a craft store. You can also make your own from copper sheet.

TIPS:
* Use two ½" pieces (or 2 links) of rollo chain to attach the lobster clasp and charm. The links open like jump rings.

* By keeping the suede "tails" a bit long, this necklace can easily be lengthened (or shortened) to suit the wearer.

See our printer friendly designer tip sheet and the Techniques for Creating a Stamped Metal Charm for creating a stamped metal charm and our Basic Jewelry-making Technique Sheet for tips on working with jump ring.

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