Retired - Live, Love, Grow Necklace

PROJECT N7087
Designer: Rachel Zaimont
Skill Level: Intermediate
An ImpressArt soft-strike bar pendant offers several pristine sides for you to hand-stamp a mindful message. Find a phrase or a series of names that are meaningful to you, and embellish your necklace with a tiny crystal for color.
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're new to metal stamping, you can check out our video on how to use metal punches to get started.
  1. To see how to make this project from start to finish, please watch the video: How to Metal Stamp a 3D Bar Pendant and Make a Necklace. In this video you'll see how to line up your letter punches vertically and hand stamp inspirational words on three sides of your pendant, and how to add enamel to your stamped words for contrast. You'll also see how to put the pendant on a necklace chain and make a small crystal charm (which you can personalize in any color of your choosing).
  2. Enjoy your necklace!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • PND-9036 - ImpressArt Soft Strike Blanks, 3D Rectangle Bar Pendant 38 x 6.35mm, 1 Piece, Pewter
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • XTL-6235 - ImpressArt Stamp Enamel, Darkens Stamped Impressions, 1.1 Ounce Bottle
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • AXC-98929 - Gun Metal Plated Fine Cable Chain Necklace - 2x1.8mm Links 18 Inches Long
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • FHP-3047 - Gun Metal Plated 2mm Ball Head Pins - 22 Gauge Thick 3 Inches Long (20)
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • SWBI-14580 - Austrian Crystal, 5328 Bicone Beads 4mm, 24 Pieces, Scarlet
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
  • XTL-0987 - ImpressArt Metal Stamping Kit, Lowercase Stamps Newsprint Font 4mm, 1 Set
  • XTL-0020 - Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Chain Nose Jeweller's Pliers
  • XTL-0021 - Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Round Nose Jeweller's Pliers
  • XTL-5600 - Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - Wire/Soft Flex
Additional Information
Ingredients PND-9036, XTL-6235, AXC-98929, FHP-3047, SWBI-14580,

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.
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Tools and Other Supplies:

Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Chain Nose Jeweller's Pliers
$32.99 / Package | SKU: XTL-0020
Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Round Nose Jeweller's Pliers
$29.99 / Package | SKU: XTL-0021

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