Connected to Trade Beads Necklace Tutorial
Created by: Sondra BarringtonDesigner Tips
Create a brass tag using metal stamping and copper etching techniques. For an illustrated step-by-step etching guide, see Metal Etching 101 PDF Antique the finished tag and pewter bead with Win-Ox and seal both with Renaissance wax. Create wrapped loop connectors using trade beads and 18-gauge wire, as pictured. Randomly attach heishi to jump rings. The overall length of this necklace is 27". Continued Below...
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One or more parts (or tools) used in this project are no longer available, so we've moved the whole project into the "Misc Jewelry Tutorials with Issues" area while we decide what we want to do about it: find a good sub, re-make this project, or retire the tutorial.
Free Technique Sheets & How-Tos
Suggested Supplies 1 ounce [use 23] #37-178-6 Antiqued Brass Plated Jump Ring, Round, 10mm1 each #64-990-24 Brass Sheet, 24 Gauge, 6x6"1 each #45-210-001 Kit, Etching Supplies1 each #44-822-01 Pewter Bead, Cast, Russ Troll, Cast1 spool [18 pieces at 4"] #47-205-18 Red Brass Wire, 18ga, Round, 50'1 each #86-915 Renaissance® Micro-Crystalline Wax Polish1 strand [use 2] #22-011 Trade Beads, Assorted1 strand [use 2] #22-385-A Trade Beads, Brass, Ivory Coast, Baule, 22-28 beads per strand (not always available) 1 strand [use 36] #22-311-CU Trade Beads, Copper Heishi, 16-18" strand.or #26-840-35-AC, Ethiopian Style Heishi (made in India)1 strand [use 7] #22-406 Trade Beads, Snake Beads, Large, 160-210 beads per strand1 strand [use 25] #22-535-LG Trade Beads, Vinyl, Heishi, 11+mm - Multi-color1 strand [use 46] #22-311-WH Trade Beads, White Heishi, 16-18" strand.or #26-840-35-AS, Ethiopian Style Heishi (made in India).1 pkg of 10 [use 1 set] #88-112-01-0 Vintaj Natural Brass Clasp, Hook & Eye, 35x11mm, 10 per pack1 each #86-343 Win-Ox™, 3 oz.Tools #69-257-0000 3M Polishing Paper, Assortment, Wetordry™, 6 per pack.#69-299 Rings & Things Exclusive Metal Stamping Tool Kit#63-537 EURO TOOL Polishing Cloth, Brilliant#69-035 EURO TOOL®, Superior Beader's Kit, 9 per pack.Additional Supplies Rubber stamp(s) of your choice
As trade bead availability varies greatly, here are a few links to additional options:
