Smitten Necklace

A free necklace project featuring an Amate Studios™ Designer's Collection™ primitive heart bezel, SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS crystal and amethyst gemstone beads from Rings & Things.

Created by: Sondra Barrington

Suggested Materials:
1 each #46-814-512-3 Bezel, Primitive Heart, 1 Loop, 51mm (Silver Plated)
10 each #05-000-06-183 Crystal, Bead, Faceted Round, 6mm (Dark Indigo)
5 each #05-000-04-183 Crystal, Bead, Faceted Round, 4mm (Dark Indigo)
6 each #05-040-06-183 Crystal, Bead, Puffed Rondelle, 6mm (Dark Indigo)
7 each #05-040-08-183 Crystal, Bead, Puffed Rondelle, 8mm (Dark Indigo)
10 each #43-139-13-AS Bead Cap, Scalloped, 4mm (Antiqued Silver Plated)
20 each #43-124-AS Bead Cap, Cast, Talavera, 5mm (Antiqued Silver Plated)
30 each #21-883-001-A Bead, Gemstone, Round, 3mm, A Grade (Amethyst)
11 each #21-906-001-B Bead, Gemstone, 6x4mm Faceted Rondelle, AB-B Grade (Amethyst)
75 each #26-233-3 Bead, Metal, Heishi-Style, 3.4x1mm (Silver Plated)
16 each #49-955-07-3 Bead, Cast, Nugget Heishi, 7mm (Silver Plated)
3 each #37-099-15-3 Head Pin, 1.5", Standard, Ball End (Silver Plated)
2 each #37-136-3 Jump Ring, Round, 5mm (Silver Plated)
1" #41-071-3 French Wire, Medium (Silver Plated) (use 1/2" on each side)
2 each #48-289-00-3 Crimp Cover, 3mm & 4mm, Variety Pack (Silver Plated)
2 each #41-256-09-3 Crimp Tube, Variety Pack (Silver Plated)
1 each #39-181-08-5 Clasp, Toggle, Heart, 18mm (Antiqued Silver Plated)
20" #61-728-49-21 Beadalon®Wire, 49 Strand, 0.018", 10' Spool (Silver Plated)

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"
#60-288 Adhesive, EcoGlue™, 2oz
#82-500-08 8oz EasyCast Epoxy Kit
Scissors
Paper, images and text

Designer Tips:

Create a paper template or use a premade paper punch for image.
Seal image thoroughly with EcoGlue before applying resin.
The finished length of this necklace is 18".

For additional details about techniques used in this design, see:
#68-007-01 Technique, Jewelry Basics
#68-007-05 Technique, Beading Cable
#68-007-08 Technique, Epoxy Resin

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