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Ophiuchus the First Stamped Pendant Tutorial

Created by: Valorie Nygaard-Pouzar

Designer Tips
For a step-by-step tutorial with images, check out the How To Make Personalized Stamped Charms blog post.

Prepare the pendant and plan your placement.

Execute stamping.

Patina and polish.

Attach jump ring and slide on to necklace chain.

Add bead dangles created using the 1-step looper.
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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

Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF)
Metal Stamping 101 (PDF)
Patina 101 (PDF)
How To Make Personalized Stamped Charms Blog Post
Quick and Easy 1-Step Looper Tutorial Blog Post

Suggested Supplies

1 each #44-720-20 Brass Blank, Round with Loop, 22x18mm
1 dozen [use 1] #40-218-4 Gold Plated Curb Chain Necklace, 18", Medium
1 dozen [use 1] #05-328-04-22 Swarovski Crystal Bead Faceted Bicone 4mm
1 strand [use 1] #05-810-04-206ST Swarovski Crystal Pearl Bead Round 4mm, Bright Gold
1 ounce [use 3] #37-100-2 Yellow Plated Jump Ring, Round, Assorted Sizes
1 ounce [use 2] #37-400-2 Yellow Plated Head Pin, Size Assortment