Ninja vs. Pirate Necklace

This free necklace project features lampwork ninja and pirate beads and a hinged picture-frame pendant from Rings & Things.

As seen in the Rings & Things Wholesale Catalog 2011-12
Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRue

Suggested Materials:
2 #28-335-20 Lampwork ninja and pirate beads, black
1 #44-940-02-AS TierraCast® saber charm, antiqued silver plate
(limited to stock on hand)
1 #44-072 Counterfeit knife money charm, antiqued bronze
3 #49-990-06-AS TierraCast flat star beads, antiqued silver
1 #28-684-252 Tiny 3-D handmade ceramic pirate flag bead, black
1 C-&-C** Pyrite nugget bead
1 #55-700-13-1 1.75x1" hinged double-pane house-shaped picture-frame
pendant, white
3 #37-722-9 2" standard eye pins, gunmetal
1 #37-421-9 7/8" standard head pin, gunmetal
5 #37-136-9 5mm round jump rings, gunmetal
2 #37-123-9 3x4mm oval jump rings, gunmetal
26" #40-099-35-9 4.1mm flattened long-and-short chain, gunmetal
1 #39-418-9 Magnetic clasp, gunmetal
2 Copyright-free images (one on backside of frame)

* NOTE: Cash-and-carry (C-&-C) items are not available through our online store. To purchase C-&-C stock, you can attend a Rings & Things road show near you.

Tools and supplies:
paintbrush,
Glitter Line™ Eurotool® set of pliers (#69-271-99)
(use cutters, round-nose pliers, chain-nose pliers)
EcoGlue™ adhesive (#60-288)

TIPS:
* Print photos the correct size, on a laserjet (toner) printer. Cut out and double-check the fit. Stick them together with a dab of adhesive.

* Seal each side with a liberal coat of Ecoglue, allowing one side to dry before painting the other.

* Put a dab of glue on the hinge and clasp.

See our printer-friendly designer tip sheet.

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

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