Origami - Necklace

A free simple necklace project featuring a personalized glass tile and a fold-over bail from Rings & Things.

As seen in the Rings & Things Wholesale Catalog 2011-12
Created by: Mollie Valente

Suggested Materials:
1 #41-291-8 Fold-over "beaver tail" bail, copper plate
1 #44-780-27 22mm square blank, copper
1 #83-510-03-042 24mm square glass tile, clear
6 #25-084-981 6x4mm ceramic tube beads, earthy assortment
25" #40-781 2.4mm ball chain, copper
1 #40-701 2.4mm ball chain clasp, copper
1 Patterned origami paper or copyright-free image

Tools and supplies:
Amazing Quick Hold® adhesive (#60-262)
EcoGlue™ adhesive (#60-288)
craft paintbrush
scissors
side cutters (#69-272-05)
bail-making pliers (#69-275-22)

TIPS:
* Cut the paper to fit the copper blank; glue in place with Ecoglue.
* Use a paintbrush to apply glue to back of glass tile. Position over paper image and adhere. The glue dries clear.
* Bend bail into a "U" shape, adjusting to fit the thickness of the glass tile. The designer used the smaller side of the bail-making plier.
* Apply the Quick Hold adhesive to the inside surfaces of the bail and position on glass tile. Allow it to cure.
* Thread the ball chain through the bail. Add tube beads to chain. Finish with a clasp.

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