Retired - Ocean Memories Pendant

PROJECT N1051
Designer: Megan Milliken
Skill Level: Intermediate
This simple necklace features a cultured sea glass bead, simply wrapped in sterling silver wire. It's a lovely way to showcase the beauty of the bead, and a great wire wrapping project for beginners.
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.

These materials will make 5 pendants, you'll just need to get additional necklaces to hang them from.
  1. Watch the instructional video: How to Make a Spiral Sea Glass Wire Wrapped Pendant.
  2. Follow the step by step instructions in the video to create your pendant. When you create your wrapped wire loop at the top, make sure you make your loop large enough to fit the smaller end of your necklace clasp.
  3. Run the smaller end of your necklace clasp through your loop to hang the pendant from your chain.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • BGL-9613 - Cultured Sea Glass, Flat Freeform Beads 18-28mm, 5 Pieces, Seafoam Light Aqua
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • WSS-22035 - Sterling Silver Wire 20 Gauge Round Half Hard (5 Ft)
    Project uses 8 inches. You will need 1 package.

  • AXC-9191 - Sterling Silver Snake Chain 16 In. x 1mm Necklace
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
  • XTL-5600 - Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - For Cutting Beading Wire, 1 Piece
  • XTL-5511 - The Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
  • XTL-5514 - The Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
  • XTL-5032 - The Beadsmith Wire Looping Pliers - Concave And Round Nose
  • XTL-0248 - Eurotool Brass Mallet For Metal Smithing - 1 Pound
  • XTL-6092 - Beadsmith Solid Steel Bench Block - Wire Hardening and Wire Wrapping Tool
  • XTL-0254 - Rubber Bench Block 4 x 4 Inches - Base for Steel Block
Additional Information
Theme Summer, Nautical
Ingredients BGL-9613, WSS-22035,

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.
Cultured Sea Glass, Flat Freeform Beads 18-28mm, Seafoam Light Aqua (5 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Strand.
$2.89 / Package | SKU: BGL-9613
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = .
/ Package | SKU: WSS-22035
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Tools and Other Supplies:

The Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
The Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
$6.29 / Package | SKU: XTL-5514
The Beadsmith Wire Looping Pliers - Concave And Round Nose
Eurotool Brass Mallet For Metal Smithing - 1 Pound
$34.99 / Package | SKU: XTL-0248
Solid Steel Bench Block - Wire Hardening and Wire Wrapping Tool
Rubber Bench Block 4 x 4 Inches -  Base for Steel Block
$10.99 / Package | SKU: XTL-0254

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