Constellation Pendulum Pendant Tutorial

Make this constellation pendant, with a swinging crystal pendulum, using Swarovski Ceralun Ceramic Epoxy Clay.

Created by: Sondra Barrington

Designer Tips
Begin by choosing a constellation from a preferred book or website, to use as reference.
Read our blog article: Ceralun Constellation Jewelry for step-by-step instructions on how to set head pins, swirl clay and more.
You can make a larger (or more delicate) necklace by selecting a different bezel cup and crystal pendant. (links below)
For tips on wrapping the Double Spike Bead, see Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF).

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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.

Suggested Supplies

1 dozen (use 4 pieces) #46-372-1-28 Swarovski Blue Zircon/ Rhodium Plated Head Pin 1.5" 18pp
1 dozen (use pieces) #46-372-1-10 Swarovski Aquamarine/ Rhodium Plated Head Pin 1.5" 18pp
1 100-pack (use 12 pieces) #37-091-10-3 Silver Plated Ball End Head Pin, Thin, 1"
1 pack #82-210-20-296 Swarovski Ceralun Ceramic Epoxy (Crystal Clay) - Silver
1 pack #82-210-20-523 Swarovski Ceralun Ceramic Epoxy (Crystal Clay) - Anthracite
1 pack #82-210-20-295 Swarovski Ceralun Ceramic Epoxy (Crystal Clay) - Gold
1 each #46-821-294-3 Amate Studios Silver Plated Bezel, Round, 2 Loop, 29mm
1 each #40-800-24-30-0 Semi-Finished Stainless Steel Ball Chain, 2.4mm
1 100-pack (use 1 piece) #37-175-3 TierraCast Silver Plated Round Jump Rings, 7.6mm, 16-gauge
1 each #06-565-22-616 Swarovski 6565 Metallic Cap Pear Pendant, 22mm - Aquamarine Light Chrome
1 each #41-120-06-3 JBB Findings Silver Plated Pinch Bail (Prong Bail), Plain, Loop
1 each #05-747-12-150 Swarovski 5747 Double Spike Bead, 12mm - Golden Shadow
1 pack (use about 3") #46-452-21 Artistic Wire Silver Plated Copper Jewelry Wire, 22ga, 30ft

Tools

#65-040 EURO TOOL Beading Tweezers (for placing head pins in clay)
#63-622 Plastic baggies for storage of leftover clay
#69-271-99 Basic Jewelry Tool Set
#66-021 Hobby Knife (to cut clay in equal portions)
#69-657-M Nitrile gloves, one set for each color of clay, minimum
#69-351 Safety glasses (to shield eyes while cutting head pins)

Other Supplies

Apron: to protect clothes
Moist Wipes: for smoothing clay and tidying up
Paper: a few sheets to protect your work area
Toothpicks / skewers: for manipulating clay
Plastic container with lid: to cover pieces during curing
Alcohol swabs: for cleaning bezels

Constellations pair well with crystals, birthstones and zodiac charms. Customize the swirled background by selecting other clay colors.

See Also:

more Amate Studios Bezel Cups

Crystal Clay

More Jewelry Pliers and Cutters

More Jewelry Design Ideas

Constellation Pendulum Pendant Tutorial

Jewelry Technique Sheet, Jewelry Basics 101

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Form, Technique, Epoxy Resin

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Silver Plated Ball End Head Pin, Thin, 1"

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Swarovski Ceralun Ceramic Epoxy (Crystal Clay) - Silver - (Final Stock)

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Swarovski Ceralun Ceramic Epoxy (Crystal Clay) - Anthracite - (Final Stock)

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Amate Studios Silver Plated Bezel, Round, 2 Loop, 29mm

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Semi-Finished Stainless Steel Ball Chain, 2.4mm

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TierraCast Silver Plated Round Jump Rings, 7.6mm, 16-gauge

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JBB Findings Silver Plated Pinch Bail (Prong Bail), Plain, Loop

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Swarovski 5747 Double Spike Bead, 12mm - Golden Shadow - (Final Stock)

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Artistic Wire Silver Plated Copper Jewelry Wire, 22ga, 30ft

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EURO TOOL Beading Tweezers

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Bag, Plastic Lock, 4mil, 2x2"

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EURO TOOL Glitter, Five-Piece Set

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Hobby Knife, Light Duty

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Safety Glasses, Mirrored

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