Fair Renaissance Maiden - Necklace

A free necklace design project featuring a Vintaj® pendant and SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS crystal beads from Rings & Things.

As seen in the Rings & Things Spring Supplement 2011
Created by: Sondra Barrington

Suggested Materials:
1 each #88-109-14-0 Pendant, Daisy Maiden, 30mm (Natural Brass)
30 each #21-884-099-01 Bead, Gemstone, Round, 4mm (China-Cut Aquamarine)
19 each #05-000-06-191 Crystal, Bead, Faceted Round, 6mm (Cyclamen Opal)
10 each #05-040-08-161 Crystal, Bead, Puffed Rondelle, 8mm (Caribbean Blue Opal)
10 each #24-106-6 Bead, Filigree, 6mm Round (Antiqued Brass Plated)
22 each #24-104-6 Bead, Filigree, 4mm Round (Antiqued Brass Plated)
38 each #43-110-6 Bead Cap, Small, Filigree (Antiqued Brass Plated)
10 each #88-100-05-0 Bead Cap, Foliage, 8mm (Natural Brass)
1 each #37-145-6 Jump Ring, Round, 6mm (Antiqued Brass Plated)
1each #39-292-01-6 Clasp, Crimp Hook & Eye (Antiqued Brass Plated)
22" #61-723-49-75 Beadalon® Wire, 49 Strand, 0.018", 30' Spool (Bronze)

Tools and Supplies:
#69-271-99 Tool, Glitter, Four-Piece Set
#65-003 Stringing Board, Plastic (Limited Stock) (Gray)
#69-144-06 Tool, Bead Stopper™, Pack of 6
#65-010 Tool, Pliers, Crimping, 5"
#86-915 Renaissance® Micro-Crystalline Wax Polish
0000 Steel wool (from hardware store)

Designer Tips:
* Lightly wipe steel wool across the surface of the brass pendant to lift the patina.

* When the pendant is highlighted to your liking, seal with Renaissance® Wax.

* Use crimp pliers on the clasp.

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

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