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Gypsy Eyes - Necklace
As seen in the Rings & Things 2010 Super Supplement
Created by: Toni Plastino

40 #22-317-CU 4x14mm ridged tube beads from sheet, mixed metal
9 #21-000-052-33 16x12mm faceted rondelles, natural agate
6 #21-005-193-12 14x10mm rotund gemstone beads, brown lava stone
114 #37-145-6 6mm round jump rings, antiqued brass plate
30 #26-233-4 3.4x1mm heishi-style metal disks, gold plate
30 #26-236-2 6x1mm heishi-style metal disks, yellow
55 #37-722-6 2" standard eye pins, antiqued brass
10 #37-167-6 8mm round jump rings, antiqued brass plate
4 #29-799-03 19mm round wooden connectors with scroll wheel design, maple
2 #29-798-05 25mm round wooden connectors with flower design, maple
4 #29-798-06 25mm round wooden connectors with scroll vine design, maple

Tools and supplies: flush cutters (#69-056), concave bending pliers (#44-499-0) 25mm round disk, raw brass #60-027), EcoGlue™ adhesive (#60-288), flat-nose pliers

TIPS:
The designer glued two wood connectors together to add durability and dimension compared with other elements in the design.

NOTE: If you like this design, check out the matching “North Beach”earrings.

See our Basic Jewelry-making Technique Sheet for tips on working with jump rings, and Beaded Head & Eye Pin Technique Sheet for creating nice head-pin loops.

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