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Red Hot Necklace and Earring Set
As seen in the Rings & Things 2009 Fall Supplement
Created by: Amy Scalise

This design is made with CRYSTALLIZED™ – Swarovski Elements.

Earrings
2 #29-602-18-211 20mm coin gemstone beads, red dyed mother of pearl
2 #23-443-021 3mm round Czech glass firepolish beads, black
2 #24-990-02 2mm round beads, sterling silver
2 #37-515 1.5" thin head pins, sterling silver
2 #34-533-SUB French hook ear wires, sterling silver

Necklace
7 #29-602-18-211 20mm coin gemstone beads, red dyed mother of pearl
14 #23-443-021 3mm round Czech glass firepolish beads, black
14 #24-990-02 2mm round beads, sterling silver
18" #61-514-02 Griffin® Size 4 silk bead cord, black
1½" #41-071-3 1.1mm medium French wire, silver plate
2 #48-583 3mm crimp covers, sterling silver
1 #39-851-04-3 Twisted rope toggle clasp, silver plate

Tools and supplies: round-nose pliers, scissors, Tri-Cord™ knotter ( #65-950), Bead Fix™ adhesive ( #60-242)

TIPS:
* To remove the creases caused by the cardboard packaging, iron the silk cord before using.

* Add a drop of adhesive on each knot under the crimp cover.

* Knotting can be done by hand or with a cord knotter. The key to good knotting is to make sure the knot is as close to the beads as possible, so the beads don’t move.

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