Oval Constellation Pendant Tutorial

Make this constellation pendant with crystal head pins and ball-end head pins for different sizes of stars, 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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Jewelry Technique Sheet, Jewelry Basics 101

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~~1 dozen (use 3 pieces) #46-372-1-169 Swarovski Vintage Rose/ Rhodium Plated Head Pin~~ - Out of Production
1 ~~dozen (use 1 piece) #46-372-1-08 Swarovski Amethyst/ Rhodium Plated Head Pin~~ - Out of Production
Crystal Chatons in your choice of colors (to replace the out-of-production Swarovski crystal head pins)
1 100-pack (use 8 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 #46-822-294-3 Amate Studios Silver Plated Bezel, Oval, 2 Loop, 29x20mm
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 #06-565-22-622 Swarovski 6565 Metallic Cap Pear Pendant, 22mm - Tanzanite 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

Oval Constellation 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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Amate Studios Silver Plated Bezel, Oval, 2 Loop, 29x20mm

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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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Swarovski 6565 Metallic Cap Pear Pendant, 22mm - Tanzanite Light Chrome - (Final Stock)

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

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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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Medical Grade Gloves, Medium

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Safety Glasses, Mirrored

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