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- Begin by attaching one jump ring to each of the charms and make sure the jump rings are closed. Do this for all 6 charms, set aside.
- Cut off a section of memory wire using the memory wire cutters that is two loops around.
- Make a 1.5mm simple wire loop with the memory wire finishing pliers.
- For the next step you may choose to coordinate the colors with charms in my example or mix and match them. Nutcracker with Jet Hematite; Gift Box with Majestic Blue; Santa with Crystal; Candy Cane with Scarlet; Christmas Tree with Dark Moss Green; Joy with Aquamarine.
- String on the beads in the following order: 1 pearl, 1 bicone; repeat 6 times. String on 1 jump ring with a charm. Then string 1 bicone, 1 pearl; repeat 6 times.
- Finally, make a simple wire loop with the memory wire finishing pliers. Repeat for all 6 charms.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
- PND-5643 - TierraCast Antiqued Silver Plated Lead-Free Pewter Nutcracker Charm 27mm (1)
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
- PND-5640 - TierraCast Antiqued Silver Plated Lead-Free Charm Candy Cane With Holly 25mm (1)
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
- PND-5646 - TierraCast Antiqued Silver Plated Lead-Free Pewter Charm Decorated X-Mas Tree 20mm (1)
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
- PND-5641 - TierraCast Antiqued Silver Plated Lead-Free Pewter Charm Saint Nick Santa Claus 22mm (1)
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
- PND-8139 - Silver Plated Christmas 'Joy' Snowflake Charm 12x19mm (1)
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
- PND-8070 - Antiqued Silver Plated Gift Wrapped Present With Bow Charm 14mm (1)
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
- SWP-3001 - Austrian Crystal, 5810 Round Faux Pearl Beads 3mm, 50 Pieces, White
Project uses 84 pieces. You will need 2 packages.
- SWBI-14582 - Austrian Crystal, 5328 Bicone Beads 4mm, 24 Pieces, Majestic Blue
Project uses 14 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- SWBI-14580 - Austrian Crystal, 5328 Bicone Beads 4mm, 24 Pieces, Scarlet
Project uses 14 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- SWBI-1400 - Austrian Crystal, 5328 Bicone Beads 4mm, 24 Pieces, Crystal
Project uses 14 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- SWBI-1422 - Austrian Crystal, 5328 Bicone Beads 4mm, 24 Pieces, Aquamarine
Project uses 14 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- SWBI-14535 - Austrian Crystal, 5328 Bicone Beads 4mm, 24 Pieces, Dark Moss Green
Project uses 14 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- SWBI-1414 - Austrian Crystal, 5328 Bicone Beads 4mm, 24 Pieces, Jet Hematite 2X
Project uses 14 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FJR-5150 - Silver Plated Open Jump Rings 5mm 20 Gauge (x100)
Project uses 6 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- WXM-010 - Beadalon Ring Size Memory Wire Silver Plated Steel 95 Loops 1/2 Oz
Project uses 12 Loops. You will need 1 package.
RECOMMENDED TOOLS:- XTL-1274 - Beadalon Memory Wire Finishing Pliers, Makes 1.5mm & 3mm Loops, 1 Piece
- XTL-5612 - Beadalon Memory Wire Shears Cutting Pliers -Strong & Easy
- XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
- XTL-5514 - Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers