Mighty Oak Necklace (Reboot)

PROJECT N233
Designer: Andrea Morici
Skill Level: Intermediate
Two-toned oak leaves converge in the center of this autumnal necklace. Dangling from the leaves are two fat acorns, made from sparkly Czech glass and topped with adorable acorn-hat bead caps.
Reboot: We have rebooted this project by substituting new chain and a medium topaz Czech bead for discontinued styles. Your finished piece will look slightly different from these original photos.
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.

  1. Begin by preparing your two oak leaf stampings by punching the proper holes in them with the Eurotool two hole metal punch. Watch this instructional video to learn how to use this tool. Holding the copper oak leaf stamping stem up (preexisting hole at bottom) use the smaller attachment on your hole punching tool to create two holes; one on the top lobe, left hand side, and one on the third lobe, also left hand side.
  2. Now, holding your brass oak leaf fastenable stamping with the loop part at the top, punch a hole in the tip of the right-most leaf, and another in the tip of the middle leaf.
  3. Using two oval brass jump rings , attach the two leafs together as shown in the photos.
  4. Onto an antiqued copper head pin, thread a 12mm smoky topaz Czech fire polish bead and a copper acorn bead cap. Create a wrapped wire loop and trim off excess wire. Set this acorn dangle aside for now.
  5. Onto an antiqued brass head pin, thread a 12mm topaz Czech fire polish bead and a brass acorn bead cap. Create a wrapped wire loop and trim off excess wire.
  6. To the jump ring which joins the tips of the two leaf findings together, add another jump ring. To this second jump ring, add the smoky topaz acorn dangle.
  7. Now add an additional jump ring to that jump ring. To this third jump ring, add the dark topaz acorn dangle.
  8. Cut your chain into two seven inch long pieces. Use two more jump rings to attach each piece of chain to each of the two loops on either side of the centerpiece.
  9. Use an additional two jump rings to add your clasp to the ends of your chain.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • CHA-99973 - Antiqued Copper Plated Long Flat Link Cable Chain 3x9mm - Bulk By The Foot
    Project uses 2 feet. You will need 2 packages.

  • BCP-31215 - Czech Fire Polished Glass Beads 12mm Round Smoky Topaz (10)
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • BCP-31214 - Czech Fire Polished Glass Beads 12mm Round Dark Topaz (10)
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • BMB-5500 - Vintaj Artisan Copper Acorn Bead Caps 12.5mm (4)
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • BMB-4701 - Vintaj Natural Brass 13mm Acorn Bead Caps x4
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • FHP-6312 - Antiqued Brass Head Pins 2 Inches Long/22 Gauge (X50)
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • FHP-1048 - Genuine Antiqued Copper Head Pins 22 Gauge 2 Inches (24)
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • FJR-7000 - TierraCast Brass Oxide Finish Brass Open Oval Jump Rings 6mm 20 Gauge (50)
    Project uses 8 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FCL-6825 - Antiqued Brass Plated Magnetic Clasps 6 x 4.5mm (4 Sets)
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • PND-7453 - Vintaj Artisan Copper Oak Leaf Pendant 39.5mm x 15mm (1)
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • PND-7346 - Vintaj Natural Brass Fastenable Oak Frond Pendants 35mm (2)
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
  • XTL-0047 - Eurotool Two Hole Metal Punch Tool - Makes 1.6mm/2.3mm Holes
  • XTL-5600 - Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - Wire/Soft Flex
  • XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
  • XTL-5514 - Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
Additional Information
Theme Autumn
Ingredients BMB-5500, BMB-4701, FHP-6312, FHP-1048, FJR-7000, PND-7453, PND-7346, CHA-7160, FCL-0733,

Purchase Components

Purchase the components needed to make this project. Change quantities as needed to make multiple pieces. Tip: Save this project to your wishlist to easily return to project instructions.
Vintaj Artisan Copper Acorn Bead Caps 12.5mm (4 pcs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 4 Pieces.
$5.49 / Package | SKU: BMB-5500
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = .
/ Package | SKU: BMB-4701
Head Pins, 2 Inches Long and 22 Gauge Thick, Antiqued Brass (50 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 50 Pieces.
$5.99 / Package | SKU: FHP-6312
Head Pins, 2 Inches Long and 22 Gauge Thick Antiqued Copper (24 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 24 Pieces.
$3.39 / Package | SKU: FHP-1048
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = .
/ Package | SKU: FJR-7000
Vintaj Artisan Copper Oak Leaf Pendant 39mm x 14.5mm (1 Piece)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Piece.
$3.59 / Package | SKU: PND-7453
Vintaj Natural Brass Fastenable Oak Frond Pendants 35mm (2 pcs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 2 Pieces.
$3.87 / Package | SKU: PND-7346
Vintaj Natural Brass Flat Cable Chain, 4.4mm, by the Foot
You will need 2 package(s).
1 package = By the Foot.
$5.35 / Package | SKU: CHA-7160
Magnetic Clasps, with Loops 7mm Diameter, Antiqued Brass Plated (1 Set)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Set.
$1.39 / Package | SKU: FCL-0733
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Tools and Other Supplies:

Eurotool Two Hole Metal Punch Tool - Makes  1.6mm/2.3mm Holes
The Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
The Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
$6.49 / Package | SKU: XTL-5514

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