Little Sprout Necklace Tutorial

Created by: Mollie Valente

Designer Tips

For step-by-step illustrated instructions showing how to engrave the pendant, see Rings & Things blog post "Jewelry Making DIY – Make a Micro Engraved Pendant"
Next, assemble the necklace:
New to jewelry-making? See Basic Jewelry-Making Technique Sheet (PDF) for most secure method of opening and closing jump rings, and other basic jewelry-making information.
Attach a 6mm jump ring to the completed pendant's hanging hole.
Cut the ball chain to your desired length.
String the pendant onto the ball chain and position it at the mid-way point.
From each side of the necklace, string on 3 each large-hole beads (for a total of 6 beads).
Attach a clasp to one end of the necklace chain.
Connect the open end of the necklace chain to the clasp.

Suggested Supplies

1 pair (use 1 blank) #88-102-23-0 Vintaj Natural Brass Blank, Rectangle with Hole
2 feet (use 15"-to-24") #40-080-01-18-6 Antiqued Brass Plated Steel Ball Chain By The FOOT, 1.8mm
2 each #40-801-6-EA Antiqued Brass Plated Ball Chain Clasp, 1.8-2.4mm
1 ounce (use 1 piece) #37-145-6 Antiqued Brass Jump Ring, Round, 6mm
1 hundreds (use 6 beads) #26-114-0 Brass Metal Beads, 5x5mm Barrel, Large Hole

Tools

Additional Supplies

rubber stamps from the craft store (stamps with a simple line drawing work best)
low-tack masking tape
isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol (for ink cleanup)
paper towel (for ink cleanup)

Feb 22nd 2023 Mollie Valente