Sputnik Ring

Name: Sputnik Ring
Brand: Beadaholique
SKU: R8000
Availability: InStock

PROJECT R8000

Designer: Alexandra Smith

Skill Level: Intermediate

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A sleek rotation of silver and jet tones give this ring a space age feel. Flat ring size memory wire provides a solid frame for alternating Czech glass flattened O beads and Toho seed beads, with wrapped wire loops that join together in a fun metallic cluster of beads and balls.

Instructions

Please watch the video: How to Make a Memory Wire Ring With A Beaded Focal Cluster. Applying what you have learned in the video, begin by using memory wire cutters to cut 1.5 rounds of flat ring memory wire.
Using round nose pliers, grip one end of your memory wire and create an outward facing simple wire loop as shown in the video.
String on 3 flattened O beads and one black bead. Repeat this step 10 more times, followed by 3 more flattened O beads, to fill up the ring.
Repeat step 2 to create another outward facing loop on the other end of your memory wire.
Next, start to close up the ring as shown in the video by stringing one black bead onto a headpin and making a wrapped wire loop, latching the loop of the headpin onto both outward facing loops of the memory wire before coiling. Repeat this step 6 more times.
String 2 flattened O beads onto a headpin, create a wrapped wire loop, and latch it onto the outward facing loops of the memory wire. Repeat this step 3 more times to fill out your beaded focal cluster. Enjoy your ring!

WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)

FHP-3005 - Silver Plated Ball Head Pins 22 Gauge 1.5 Inch (x20)
Project uses 11 pieces. You will need 1 package.

BCO-001 - Czech Glass Flattened O Beads, 3.8x1mm, 8 Gram Tube, Crystal Labrador
Project uses 32 pieces. You will need 1 package.

JSF-0032 - Toho Round Seed Beads 6/0 49 'Opaque Jet' 8 Gram Tube
Project uses 18 pieces. You will need 1 package.

WXM-073 - Beadalon Silver Plated Flat Ring Memory Wire 20mm Diameter 33 Loops (0.35 Oz)
Project uses 1.5 rounds. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:

XTL-5514 - Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
XTL-5610 - Xuron Memory Wire Cutters Cutting Pliers -Strong & Easy
XTL-5600 - Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - Wire/Soft Flex

Additional Information

Ingredients

FHP-3005, BCO-001, JSF-0032, WXM-073,

Useful Techniques & Learning Guides

How to Create a Simple Wire Loop
How to Cut Jewelry Wire
How to Make a Wrapped Wire Loop
Memory Wire 101: Using Memory Wire in Jewelry Making
Memory Wire 101: Using Memory Wire in Jewelry Making
Wire Wrapping 101: Wire Wrapping Tips for Jewelry Making

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.

Head Pins, with Ball Head 1.5 Inches Long and 22 Gauge Thick, 20 Pieces, Silver Plated

            Head Pins, with Ball Head 1.5 Inches Long and 22 Gauge Thick, 20 Pieces, Silver Plated
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 20 Pieces.

                $2.79
            
             / Package | SKU: FHP-3005

Czech Glass Flattened O Beads, 3.8x1mm, 8 Gram Tube, Crystal Labrador

            Czech Glass Flattened O Beads, 3.8x1mm, 8 Gram Tube, Crystal Labrador
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Tube.

                $5.14
            
             / Package | SKU: BCO-001

Toho Round Seed Beads 6/0 49 'Opaque Jet' 8 Gram Tube

            Toho Round Seed Beads 6/0 49 'Opaque Jet' 8 Gram Tube
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Tube.

                $2.15
            
             / Package | SKU: JSF-0032

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Memory Wire, Ring Round Flat Wire 0.75 Inch Diameter, 33 Loops, Silver Plated

            Memory Wire, Ring Round Flat Wire 0.75 Inch Diameter, 33 Loops, Silver Plated
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Pack.

                $5.29
            
             / Package | SKU: WXM-073