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Created by: Valorie Nygaard-PouzarDesigner TipsWhether it be the park or the opera, your pooch will prance in style with this custom and personalized doggie necklace.Determine the total length of the collar. This project is for a medium size dog and measures 26" with 3 snaps.Lay the leather strip so that the back side is up, and lay your beads along the leather strip. Measuring from the center out, use a pen to mark where you will pierce holes in the leather for sewing on the beads.Pierce with a …

Created by: Valorie Nygaard-Pouzar   Designer Tips  Determine placement of the stamped letters on metal charm, or paper.Carefully stamp the blank.Antique the charm so the impressions are more pronounced.Gently sand and polish.Attach to jump ring & chain.Make a pearl dangle, and slide onto the chain.For earrings, make two pearl dangles like the one for the necklace and attach to ear wires.Pendants for the bride and bridesmaids are elegant jewelry, as well as keepsakes that will last …

Created by: Valorie Nygaard-Pouzar   Designer TipsCarefully stamp the metal blank.Antique the charm so the impressions are more pronounced.Gently sand and polish.Attach to jump ring & chain.Make a pearl dangle, and slide onto the chain.Pendants for the bride and bridesmaids are elegant jewelry, as well as keepsakes that will last forever. For the bride's jewelry, see Ava's Big Day Bridal Set.    Free Technique Sheets & How-TosJewelry Basics 101 (PDF)Metal Stamping 101 (PDF …