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In addition to the materials listed above, you will also need a scrap of wire or a toothpick for this project.These instructions will make an 18 inch necklace. For a longer or shorter necklace, adjust the length of chain on both sides.
- Take the Austrian crystal crystal skull flatback and place a dab of E6000 glue on the back in the middle. Glue the flatback to the center of the banner stamping blank, aligning the cheekbones of the skull with the curved bottom of the blank.
- Place a dab of glue on the back of one framed round flatback, and glue it to the right of the skull, lined up with the eye. Place a dab of glue on another framed round flatback, and glue it to the upper right of the first one, next to the hole on the right side of the stamping blank.
- Repeat step 2 to glue two flatbacks on the left side of the skull. See the photo for reference. Let the glue dry for 24 hours.
- Using flush cutters, cut two 9 inch lengths of gunmetal chain.
- Open an oval jump ring. Slide it through the first link of one piece of chain and also slide it through the hole on the right side of the stamping blank pendant. Close the jump ring.
- Open another jump ring. Slide it through the first link of the second piece of chain and also slide it through the hole on the left side of the stamping blank pendant. Close the jump ring.
- Open another jump ring. Slide it through the last link of chain on one side of the necklace, and also slide on the loop of your clasp. Close the jump ring.
- Open another jump ring. Slide it through the last link of chain on the other side of the necklace. Close the jump ring.
- Enjoy your necklace!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
- SWF-9009 - Austrian Crystal, 2856 Skull Flatback Rhinestone 14x10.5mm, 1 Piece, Jet Hematite
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
- PND-9032 - ImpressArt Soft Strike Blanks, Curved Banner Connector 44.5 x 9.5mm, 1 Piece, Pewter
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
- SWCR-1144 - Austrian Crystal, 2078/H Framed Round Flatback Rhinestone 4.5mm, 24 Pieces, Jet Hematite / Silver
Project uses 4 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- XTL-1054 - E6000 Industrial Strength Glue Adhesive (0.18 fl oz)
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
- CHA-9632 - Gunmetal Brass Oval Link Cable Chain 2mm Bulk By The Foot
Project uses 18 inches. You will need 2 packages.
- FJR-3901 - Gun Metal Plated Open Jump Rings Oval 20 Gauge 4mmx6mm (50)
Project uses 4 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FCL-4702 - Gun Metal Plated Spring Ring Clasps 6mm (20)
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
RECOMMENDED TOOLS:- XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
- XTL-5514 - Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
- XTL-5600 - Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - Wire/Soft Flex