Retired - Time Well Spent Necklace

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1. First, please watch our video on how to make concrete jewelry.
2. Based on the instructions in the video, mix your tablespoon of concrete. Rest the bezel on a quarter before pouring the concrete so the loop of the pendant doesn't create an uneven surface. Fill the Nunn Design antiqued silver rectangle bezel to the edge. Place the Regaliz silver cog spacer into the bezel near one corner, as shown in the photo, or anywhere you like. Then take an assortment of watch parts and place them on top of the concrete in any configuration you like. Make sure each piece is embedded enough to be captured by the concrete. Let the concrete cure fully before moving on to the next step.
3. Using flush cutters, cut a 17 1/2 inch length of chain. Make the last link of chain on both sides one of the larger links connecting the metal balls (these are easier to slide a jump ring through). Slide the piece of chain through the loop of the bezel pendent.
4. Open a jump ring. Slide it through the last link on one side of the chain, and also slide on the loop of your clasp. Close the jump ring.
5. Open another jump ring. Slide on the last link of chain on the other side of the necklace. Close the jump ring.
6. Enjoy your necklace!

• XTL-01180 - Create Recklessly, Artist's Concrete for Mixed Media, 8 Ounce Jar
  Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.


• PND-6585 - Nunn Design Antiqued Silver Plated Pewter Collage Bezel Rectangle 1 1/4 Inch
  Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.


• PND-9007 - Lisa Pavelka Micro Elements - Steampunk Collection Watch Gears And Cogs -0.5 oz
  Project uses 7 pieces. You will need 1 package.


• BMB-10131 - Regaliz Findings, Double Cog Spacer Bead 9x5mm Fits 5mm Round Cord, 1 Piece, Antiqued Silver
  Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.


• CHA-0448 - Antiqued Brass Bulk Chain, Fine 2x1.5mm Cable Links with 2mm Ball, Sold By The Foot
  Project uses 18 inches. You will need 2 packages.


• FJR-5471 - Antiqued Brass Open Jump Rings 5mm 20 Gauge (x100)
  Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.


• FCL-2400 - Antiqued Brass Curved Lobster Clasps 8mm (6)
  Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

• XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
• XTL-5514 - Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
• XTL-5600 - Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - Wire/Soft Flex