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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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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.
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