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Dark Skies Enameled Pendant Tutorial

Created by: Rita Hutchinson

Designer Tips
Use dapping block to shape blank.
After dapping, punch 1/16" hole using the smaller (silver) side of a EuroTool "helicopter" punch.
Clean blank with penny brite and enamel one side. Allow to cool.
Clean other side of blank with penny brite and enamel. Allow to cool.
Glue rivoli into setting.
Cut chain to desired length.
Add enameled pendant and rivoli to center link of chain with jump ring.
Create dangles with crystal beads and gunmetal rondelles.
Attach dangles to chain as desired.
Add clasp and jump ring to ends of chain to complete.

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Copper Blank, 25mm Round, 24-gauge

Item #: 44-780-70 Approx. Size: 25mm, 24-gauge Qty Available: 461 Sold By: eaches

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1 – 11	$0.52
12 – 143	$0.41
144 +	$0.35

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TierraCast Plain 1-Loop Setting for 12mm Rivoli - Rhodium Plated

Item #: 41-865-112-RP Approx. Size: 14x18mm Qty Available: 48 Sold By: eaches

Quantity	Price
1 – 9	$1.17
10 – 99	$1.04
100 +	$0.91

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Swarovski 1122 Rivoli Stone, 12mm - Silver Night

Item #: 01-122-12-400 Approx. Size: 12mm Qty Available: 26 Sold By: eaches

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2 – 47	$0.97
48 +	$0.80

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Swarovski 5328 Faceted XILION Bicone Beads, 6mm - Silver Shade

Item #: 05-328-06-160 Approx. Size: 6mm Qty Available: 0 Sold By: dozens

Quantity	Price
1 – 11	$2.54
12 +	$2.09

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Swarovski 5328 Faceted XILION Bicone Beads, 5mm - Indicolite

Item #: 05-328-05-124 Approx. Size: 5mm Qty Available: 0 Sold By: dozens

Quantity	Price
1 – 11	$1.69
12 +	$1.39

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Gunmetal Metal Beads, Rondelle, 3.2mm

Item #: 26-155-32-9 Approx. Size: 3.2mm Qty Available: 15 Sold By: hundreds

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1 – 9	$0.97
10 +	$0.61

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Gunmetal Ball End Head Pin, Standard, 1.5"

Item #: 37-099-15-9 Approx. Size: 1-1/2", 21-gauge Qty Available: 0 Sold By: hundreds

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1 – 9	$7.92
10 +	$6.93

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Gunmetal Jump Ring, Round, Assorted Sizes

Item #: 37-100-9 Approx. Size: Various sizes Qty Available: 4 Sold By: ounces

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1 – 15	$9.46
16 +	$7.57

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Thompson Opaque 80-mesh Enamel for Metals - Bluejay Blue, Sample

Item #: 81-500-1560-S Approx. Size: 80-mesh, sample Qty Available: 5 Sold By: eaches

$1.75

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Thompson Opaque 80-mesh Enamel for Metals - Spruce Green, Sample

Item #: 81-500-1430-S Approx. Size: 80-mesh, sample Qty Available: 17 Sold By: eaches

$1.75

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Adhesive, Loctite Ultra Gel Control SuperGlue

Item #: 60-244 Approx. Size: 4 gram Qty Available: 15 Sold By: eaches

$6.50

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Penny Brite Copper Gel

Item #: 86-221-07 Approx. Size: 7 oz Qty Available: 4 Sold By: eaches

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1 – 9	$5.00
10 +	$4.45

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Jewelry Technique Sheet, Jewelry Basics 101

Item #: 68-007-01 Approx. Size: Qty Available: 311 Sold By: eaches

Free!

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Dapping Block & Punches, 24 Punches, 2.3 - 25.4mm

Item #: 69-194 Approx. Size: 3.5mm - 25.4mm Qty Available: 12 Sold By: eaches

$44.95

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EURO TOOL Hammer, Brass, 1lb

Item #: 69-346 Approx. Size: 1 lb, 1-1/8" face, 10" handle Qty Available: 4 Sold By: eaches

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1 – 9	$23.75
10 +	$20.71

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EURO TOOL Metal Punch, Two Hole

Item #: 69-235 Approx. Size: 1/16" & 3/32" (1.6 & 2.3mm) hole Qty Available: 0 Sold By: eaches

$21.75

5 Reviews

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Small Screen Sifter for 80-Mesh Enamels

Item #: 69-650-S Approx. Size: Qty Available: 0 Sold By: eaches

$4.62

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Safety Glasses, Mirrored

Item #: 69-351 Approx. Size: Qty Available: 11 Sold By: eaches

Quantity	Price
1 – 9	$4.00
10 +	$2.98

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Respirator, Valved

Item #: 69-656 Approx. Size: Qty Available: 12 Sold By: tens

$14.00

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Torching Basket for Enameling by Eugenia Chan

Item #: 65-153 Approx. Size: Qty Available: 0 Sold By: eaches

$29.95

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EURO TOOL Tripod with Mesh Screen, 9"

Item #: 69-354-9 Approx. Size: Approx. 9 x 4.5" Qty Available: 10 Sold By: eaches

Quantity	Price
1 – 9	$9.65
10 +	$8.76

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Enameling Spatula by Eugenia Chan

Item #: 65-156 Approx. Size: 5-1/4" Long Qty Available: 5 Sold By: eaches

$7.20

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Handy Flame Butane Torch

Item #: 69-620 Approx. Size: Qty Available: 2 Sold By: eaches

$21.75

2 Reviews

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EURO TOOL Side Flush Cutter

Item #: 69-056 Approx. Size: 5" Qty Available: 15 Sold By: eaches

Quantity	Price
1 – 9	$9.95
10 +	$6.56

4 Reviews

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Wubbers Bent Chain-Nose Jewelry Making Pliers

Item #: 69-275-09 Approx. Size: 6-1/2" Qty Available: 1 Sold By: eaches

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1 – 9	$25.95
10 +	$23.38

1 Reviews

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Wubbers Chain-Nose Jewelry Making Pliers

Item #: 69-275-03 Approx. Size: 6-1/2" Qty Available: 2 Sold By: eaches

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1 – 9	$25.95
10 +	$23.38

1 Reviews

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Wubbers Round-Nose Jewelry Making Pliers

Item #: 69-275-02 Approx. Size: 6-1/2" Qty Available: 0 Sold By: eaches

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1 – 9	$25.95
10 +	$23.38

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New to Jewelry-Making?
Or considering a new tool or technique?

Prevent excessive wear and tear -- follow these instructions for your two-hole "helicopter" punch.
See our blog article: How to Dap and Dome Metal Jewelry -- dapping is fun, and easier than you might think!
For safety tips and other instructions, see Enameling 101 or our Torch Fired Enamels blog post -- playing with fire, and turning powdered glass into smooth enamel is amazingly fun and satisfying, too!
For step-by-step printable instructions on making wire-wrapped dangles, and best way to open and close jump ring loops, see Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF).

Suggested Supplies

1 each #44-780-70 Copper Blank, 25mm Round, 24-gauge
1 each #41-865-112-RP TierraCast Plain 1-Loop Setting for 12mm Rivoli - Rhodium Plated
1 each #01-122-12-400 Swarovski 1122 Rivoli Stone, 12mm - Silver Night
2 feet (use 18") #40-090-08-9 Gunmetal Oval Curb Chain by the FOOT, 2.8mm
1 dozen (use 1) #39-343-9 Gunmetal Lobster Clasp, 12mm
1 dozen (use 4 beads) #05-328-06-160 Swarovski 5328 Faceted XILION Bicone Beads, 6mm - Silver Shade
1 dozen (use 4 beads) #05-328-05-124 Swarovski 5328 Faceted XILION Bicone Beads, 5mm - Indicolite
1 hundred (use 16 beads) #26-155-32-9 Gunmetal Metal Beads, Rondelle, 3.2mm
1 hundred (use 8 pins) #37-099-15-9 Gunmetal Ball End Head Pin, Standard, 1.5"
1 ounce (use 7 rings) #37-100-9 Gunmetal Jump Ring, Round, Assorted Sizes
1 pkg #81-500-1560-S Thompson Opaque 80-mesh Enamel for Metals - Bluejay Blue, Sample
1 pkg #81-500-1430-S Thompson Opaque 80-mesh Enamel for Metals - Spruce Green, Sample
1 each #60-244 Adhesive, Loctite Ultra Gel Control SuperGlue
1 each #86-221-07 Penny Brite Copper Gel

Tools

#69-194 Dapping Block & Punches, 24 Punches, 2.3 - 25.4mm
#69-346 Brass Head Hammer
#69-235 EURO TOOL Metal Punch, Two Hole
#69-650-S Small Screen Sifter for 80-Mesh Enamels
#69-351 Safety Glasses, Mirrored
#69-656 Respirator, Valved
#65-153 Torching Basket for Enameling by Eugenia Chan
#69-354-9 EURO TOOL Tripod with Mesh Screen, 9"
#65-156 Enameling Spatula by Eugenia Chan
#69-620 Handy Flame Butane Torch
#69-056 EURO TOOL Side Flush Cutter
#69-275-09 Wubbers Bent Chain-Nose Jewelry Making Pliers
#69-275-03 Wubbers Chain-Nose Jewelry Making Pliers
#69-275-02 Wubbers Round-Nose Jewelry Making Pliers

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