Retired - A Day to Remember Necklace

Name: Retired - A Day to Remember Necklace
Brand: Beadaholique
SKU: N1055
Availability: OutOfStock

PROJECT N1055

Designer: Megan Milliken

Skill Level: Intermediate

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This pretty sterling silver necklace is simple and sentimental. It has three rows of hand stamped numbers, signifying an important date such as a wedding date or birth date. Make it to remember that special day, or as a thoughtful gift.

Instructions

Note: Components and tools listed within this INSTRUCTIONS box and the printer-friendly PDF, if available, may have been discontinued since this project was published. Refer to the PURCHASE COMPONENTS and TOOLS AND OTHER SUPPLIES sections for current availability.

If you are new to stamping metal, I recommend that you practice on a less expensive base metal stamping before moving on to the sterling silver blank used in this project.

Before you begin, watch the video: How to Make a Name Stamped Mother's Necklace. Follow the instructions in the beginning of the video through the stamping and filling in of the letters. Once the video moves on to dapping, you do not need to finish watching for the purposes of this project.
Using the Stamp Straight Tape, plan out where you will want your top two numbers to sit on your sterling silver curved rectangular stamping blank. Make sure you leave room for three rows.
Select the appropriate numbers for your custom date and stamp the first two onto the tape line.
Move the tape down and stamp the second set of numbers onto the blank.
Move the tape down and stamp the third set of numbers onto the blank.
Use a permanent marker to color in the numbers, wiping away the excess immediately. This will make the numbers more visible.
Cut an 18" length of sterling silver chain. Attach a sterling silver lobster clasp to one end of the chain and a sterling silver jump ring to the other end of the chain.
Use a second jump ring to hang your pendant blank from the chain.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)

PND-3634 - Sterling Silver Stamping Blank, Rectangle With Loop 10.5x18mm, 1 Piece, Silver
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

CHA-1619 - Sterling Silver Flat Cable Chain 2mm Unfinished Bulk By The Foot
Project uses 18 inches. You will need 2 packages.

FJR-03050 - Sterling Silver Open Jump Rings 5mm 21 Gauge (10)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

FCL-02208 - Sterling Silver Straight Lobster Clasps 8mm (4)
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:

XTL-0700 - 36 Piece Letter & Number Punch Set For Stamping Metal 1/8 Inch 3mm (1 Set)
XTL-0264 - Eurotool Dual Utility Bench Block 3 x 3 Inches - Steel Anvil With Wood Base
XTL-0248 - Eurotool Brass Mallet For Metal Smithing - 1 Pound
XTL-0199 - Impress Art Stamp Straight Tape - For Metal Punches - Lines Up Letters Perfectly
XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
XTL-5600 - Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - Wire/Soft Flex

Additional Information

Ingredients

CHA-1619, FJR-03050, FCL-02208,

Purchase Components

Purchase the components needed to make this project. Change quantities as needed to make multiple pieces. This project is RETIRED. Please review project instructions carefully—some items may no longer be available for this project and will not be listed below. Tip: Save this project to your wishlist to easily return to project instructions.

Sterling Silver Flat Cable Chain, 2mm, by the Foot

            Sterling Silver Flat Cable Chain, 2mm, by the Foot
        
You will need 2 package(s).
1 package = By the Foot.

                $8.99
            
             / Package | SKU: CHA-1619

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Sterling Silver Open Jump Rings 5mm 21 Gauge (10 pcs)

            Sterling Silver Open Jump Rings 5mm 21 Gauge (10 pcs)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 10 Pieces.

                $3.75
            
             / Package | SKU: FJR-03050

Lobster Clasps, Straight 8mm, Sterling Silver (4 Pieces)

            Lobster Clasps, Straight 8mm, Sterling Silver (4 Pieces)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 4 Pieces.

                $5.69
            
             / Package | SKU: FCL-02208