Pink is for Girls Necklace

A free necklace project featuring an artisan made soldered pendant, SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS crystal beads with silk string woven into rollo chain from Rings & Things.

Created by: Rita Hutchinson

Suggested Materials:
1 each #30-230-1 Swivel Clip, Small, 23x9mm (White)
20" #40-099-07-1 Chain, Footage, Rollo, 4.5mm (White)
1 each #61-472-04 Silk String, 2mm, Handmade (Pastel)
(use 1 pink string)
7 each #37-415-1 Head Pin, 1.5", Thin (White)
4 each #05-000-06-16 Crystal, Bead, Faceted Round, 6mm (Rose)
7 each #03-700-06-59 Crystal, Sew-on, Margarita, 6mm (Crystal/ Transmission)
3 each #05-040-08-17 Crystal, Bead, Puffed Rondelle, 8mm (Light Rose)
2 each #83-505-02 Memory Glass, Clear,1.5"Square (Clear)
3 each #37-167-1 Jump Ring, Round, 8mm (White)

Tools and Supplies:
#69-433 Tool, Simply Swank Solder Kit
#69-273-99 Tool, Ecco, Four-Piece Set
#63-537 Polishing Cloth, Brilliant (Yellow)
#69-400 Tool, Forceps, 8", Straight
Scissors
Ruler
Copyright-free images/decorative papers
Glass cleaner

Designer Tips:

Create pendant following instructions provided in the Simply Swank soldering kit.
Helpful techniques can be found on the Simply Swank Simply Solder DVD (#62-049) or
Lisa Bluhm's book Simple Soldered Jewelry and Accessories (#62-039).
Use forceps to hold the jump ring when soldering it in place.
When soldered pendant is cooled, use glass cleaner to remove excess flux, and then polish the solder with the "brilliant" cloth.
The chain does not need to be cut. Open link at desired length to remove from spool, and to attach clasp.
Trim excess silk string and use to tie beaded decorations from pendant.

For more how-to information on creating soldered frames, see the June 27, 2011 Rings & Things blog post.

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

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