Retired - The Watchful Sparrow

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1. Begin this necklace by creating your resin pendant. First cut out your bird image from your collage sheet. It is specifically sized to exactly fit the Patera pendant setting, taking the guesswork out of it for you. Apply an even layer of Nunn glue to the backside of the image and press into place in your pendant. Make sure that the bird's head is straight in spacial relation to one of the pendant loops. Use your fingers to press the image firmly into the pendant and squeeze out any air bubbles. Let dry. Once dry, using a paint brush, paint a layer of Nunn Sealant over the top of the image, making sure to cover the edges completely. Let dry and repeat with 2 more layers of sealant. For a more detailed explanation of preparing images for resin settings, view this tutorial.
2. Mix your resin and fill your pendant. Do not let it overflow, just fill it to the top edge but not over. Remove any bubbles with a torch. Let cure for 3 days.
3. On each end of your 24" chain, attach one half of your toggle clasp to the end chain link using a jump ring.
4. Fold your chain in half so that you find the midway point. Through the link which is at the middle of your chain, open a jump ring and thread it through that link. Before closing, place the jump ring through the loop at the top of your pendant. Close the jump ring.
5. We are now going to make the dangles. For the dangle with the heart, cut a 4 inch length of 24 gauge wire , thread it through your heart pendant so that there is 2 inches on either side. Create a briolette wrap. Thread onto the upright remaining wire a 4mm Austrian crystal bicone bead, then create a wrapped wire loopat the top and cut off excess wire using flush cutters. Attach this heart dangle to the bottom loop of your resin pendant using a jump ring.
6. Thread onto a silver plated head pin 1 4mm Austrian crystal bicone bead, 1 8mm Austrian crystal rondelle, and another 4mm Austrian crystal bicone bead. Create a simple wire loop and cut off any excess wire. Attach to your resin pendant using a jump ring. Repeat this step to make a second identical dangle and attach to your pendant the same way but on the other side of the heart.
7. Have fun wearing your new creation!

• XTL-9504 - Nunn Design Collage Sheet Song Birds For Scrapbook - Fits Patera
  Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.


• CHA-9967 - Antiqued Silver Plated Round Rolo Chain 3mm Bulk By The Foot
  Project uses 2 feet. You will need 2 packages.


• FJR-3092 - Antiqued Silver Plated Open Jump Rings 4mm 21 Gauge (50)
  Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.


• FCL-7127 - TierraCast Antiqued Silver Plated Lead-Free Pewter 3/8 Inch Anna's Toggle Clasp (2)
  Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.


• WNT-2430 - Beadsmith Tarnish Resistant Silver Color Copper Wire 24 Gauge 30 Yards (27.4 Meters)
  Project uses 4 inches. You will need 1 package.


• SWC-5881 -
  Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.


• FHP-5323 - Silver Plated Head Pins 1.5 Inches Long/21 Gauge (x50)
  Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.


• TRC-12 - Ice Resin Epoxy, Jewelers Grade Clear Casting Kit, 1 Ounce
  Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.


• XTL-1031 - Nunn Design Glue Adhesive 2 oz. - For Patera Findings (1)
  Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.


• XTL-1032 - Nunn Design Sealant Protectant 2 oz. - For Patera Findings (1)
  Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

• 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
• XTL-5700 - Fiskars 5 Precision Tip Scissors - Super Sharp
• XTL-0300 - Jeweller's Micro-Flame Butane Torch Self Igniting Refillable 6 Inch