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Copper Forest
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Created by: Ann Roles, Mary Morton
21-644-010 Gemstone donut, silver leaf jasper
20-128-0122 Toho Treasure seed beads, ivory
61-933-19-87 19-strand Beadalon® cord
21-884-079 Round 4mm gemstone beads, green tourmalated quartz
61-159 Nymo beading thread, black
41-258-1 Crimp beads, white
20-128-0221 Toho Treasure seed beads, bronze
26-586 Sterling silver disc beads
41-071-3 French wire, silver, medium
39-278-44 Dichroic cabochon clasp, lt. copper
49-752 Sterling silver discs with bail
60-250 Hypo-Tube cement glue
The design of this necklace was based around the look of the silver leaf donut, a gemstone that varies dramatically in nature. The peyote-stitched bronze beads were included to shake up the smooth, silvery look of the rest of the piece. The precise and nearly identical size of our Toho Treasure seed beads make them perfectly suited for peyote-stitch or gourd-stitch beading.
The donut was turned into a pendant by attaching two discs with bails to the back of the gemstone with hypo cement glue. This allowed two strands of beads to be attached, each from one side of the pendant to the clasp. Because the Beadalon will show on the front of the necklace, we recommend using French wire, or "bullion," to cover the strands. This easy-to-use wire finishes your jewelry with a neat and professional look. Cut a small portion of wire, slide it over your Beadalon as though it were a bead, then create your loop, using a crimp bead to secure it.
More questions about how this was made, ways to display it, how many could be made and for what cost? Please post your question(s) on the Rings & Things Discussion Forum. Don't be shy! If you're wondering, so is someone else!
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