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In addition to the materials listed above, you will also need a toothpick. These instructions will make an 18 inch necklace, but the necklace extender adds on an optional extra 2 inches.
- Take one TierraCast brass finish glue-in charm and place a dab of E6000 glue into the bezel with a toothpick. Then place one faux opal cabochon into the bezel and press it gently into the glue.
- Repeat step 1 with the second brass glue-in charm and the second faux opal cabochon. Set both charms aside to let the glue dry overnight.
- Using your flush cutters, cut a 24 inch length of black Beadalon beading wire.
- String one crimp tube about 1 inch from the end, followed by one brass jump ring. Take the end of the wire back through the crimp tube and pull snug. Crimp the crimp tube using your crimping pliers. Snip off the excess wire with flush cutters.
- Add a crimp cover over your crimp tube.
- Begin stringing your beads in the following order: 5 red glass rondelles, 10 pyrite beads, 50 red glass rondelles. Then string 2 pyrite beads, followed by the loop of one TierraCast bezel charm with the faux opal glued in, then 2 pyrite beads. Add 5 red glass rondelles. Then string 2 pyrite beads, followed by the loop of the TierraCast Buddha charm, then 2 pyrite beads. Add 5 red glass rondelles. Then string 2 pyrite beads, followed by the loop of the second TierraCast bezel charm with the faux opal glued in, then 2 pyrite beads. Then add 50 red glass rondelles, 10 pyrite beads, and 5 more red glass rondelles.
- Once all of your beads are on, string another crimp tube, followed by another brass jump ring. Take your wire back through the crimp tube and pull snug. Crimp the crimp tube using your crimping pliers. Snip off the excess wire with flush cutters.
- Add a crimp cover over your crimp tube.
- Using your pliers, open the jump ring at one end of your necklace. Slide on the loop of an antiqued brass lobster clasp. Close the jump ring.
- Open the jump ring at the other end of your necklace. Slide on the last link of one antiqued brass necklace extender. Close the jump ring.
- Enjoy your necklace!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
- PND-0787 - TierraCast Pewter Charm, Round Buddha Silhouette 16.5x11.5mm, 1 Piece, Brass Oxide Finish
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
- PND-09115 - TierraCast Pewter Glue-In Charm, Round Smooth Edge 16.5x11.5mm, 1 Piece, Brass Oxide Finish
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 2 packages.
- SPCB-7001 - Faux Red Opal Foil Glass Cabochon Round 7mm (2)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- BGL-08001 - Simulated Ruby Glass Beads, 2.5X3.5mm Faceted Rondelles, 15.5 Inch Strand, Ruby Red
Project uses 120 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- SPPY-202 - Pyrite Gemstone Beads, Faceted Rondelles 3x4mm, 13 Inch Strand, Gold
Project uses 32 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FJR-5179 - Antiqued Brass Open Jump Rings 7mm 18 Gauge (50)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FCR-1090 - Antiqued Brass Crimp Bead Covers 3mm (50)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FCR-1255 - Beadsmith Black Ox / Gunmetal Crimp Tube Beads 2x2mm (100)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FCL-4711 - Antiqued Brass Curved Lobster Clasps 12mm (10)
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
- AXC-91001 - Antiqued Brass 5mm Chain Necklace Extender W/ Drop 2 Inch (5)
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
- XCR-67553 - Beadalon Wire Black 7 Strand .015 Inch / 30Ft
Project uses 24 inches. You will need 1 package.
- XTL-1054 - E6000 Industrial Strength Glue Adhesive (0.18 fl oz)
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
RECOMMENDED TOOLS:- 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
- XTL-5200 - Standard Size Beading Crimping Pliers (For 2x2mm & 2x1mm Crimp Beads)