Amber Crystal Jewelry and Pouch
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skill 3 level free EARRINGS SUPPLIES & TOOLS: • Beyond Beautiful: 1 strand 8mm amber crystal cubes 1 strand 4mm amber crystal bicones • 1 strand Crystazzi 10x8mm Crystal AB drops • Gold Elegance findings: Ball hook earrings 25mm eyepins 35mm headpins • Round-nose pliers • Wire cutters DIRECTIONS: 1. Thread a crystal AB drop onto a headpin; finish with simple loop. Make 2. 2. Thread 4mm bicone 8mm curved cube & 4mm bicone onto an eyepin. Finish with a simple top loop. Create 2. 3. Use needle-nose pliers to open and close top loops on the drops to attach one to the bottom of each beaded link. Loops should be opened and closed by moving the open end to the side. Open the top loop of each beaded link to attach the complete dangle to each ball hook earring. NECKLACE: SUPPLIES & TOOLS: • 1 strand Beyond Beautiful 8mm amber crystal cubes • Crystazzi Crystal: 2 strands 4mm & 6mm amber bicones 2 strand 10x8mm Crystal AB drop 1 strand 8mm Crystal AB bicones • Gold Elegance findings: 1 set heart toggle 25mm eyepins 35mm headpins 18" cable chain #1 2 pkgs 6x3.5mm saucers amber crystal jewelry and pouch 2 pkgs 3mm mirror beads Lobster claw Two 6mm jump rings • 52" gold 7-strand beading wire • Pliers: needle-nose, round-nose or crimping tool • Wire cutters more projects, tips & techniques at Joann.com® DIRECTIONS: Project courtesy of Cousin Corporation of America 1. Center dangle: cut 17-link length of chain. Use jump ring to attach one end to heart toggle. Loops should be Designed by Amy Ropes opened and closed by moving the open end to the side, a twisting motion. 2. Create individual dangles by threading beads onto headpin and finishing with a simple top loop. EMBELLISHED POUCH SUPPLIES & TOOLS: Create a top loop by trimming the pin 1/4" beyond the top bead. Bend the wire to form right angle. • Crystazzi Crystal: 4 pcs 4mm amber bicones Use end of pliers to grasp the end of the wire and, going against the bend just made, curve wire using 6 pcs 6mm amber bicones a twist of the wrist to roll the wire over a single prong. • Gold Elegance: 6 pc 35mm headpins 3. Make dangles of the following combinations: 1 pkg Cable Chain #2 Six 4mm bicone with mirror bead on top, 2 pcs 6mm jump rings Nine 6mm bicone with mirror bead on top, 2 pcs 4mm jump rings Teardrop with a mirror bead on top. 4 pcs 4mm corrugated beads Attach a dangle on each link (same order as made) alternating sides down to the 14th link. Skip the 15th • Round-nose pliers link; place the teardrop dangle at the end. • Wire cutters 4. Cut two 14" wires. Use a crimp to attach one to each half of the toggle clasp. To use a crimp, thread on a DIRECTIONS: Each side has a slightly different dangle cluster. crimp bead and the lobster clasp. Bring the wire back down through the crimp bead so there is a 1" tail. Use needle nose pliers to press the crimp flat. Test that wire is secure before threading on beads. 1. Thread 4mm bicone onto headpin; finish with a simple loop. Create top loop by trimming the pin 1/4" Beads will cover the tail so there is no need to trim. beyond the top bead. Bend wire to form a right angle. Use the end of pliers to grasp the end of the wire and, going against the bend just made, curve wire using a twist of the wrist to roll the wire over a single 5. Thread on both side wires: prong. Make 2 of these 4mm bicone crystal drops. 4mm bicone, mirror, 6mm bicone, saucer, cube, saucer, 6mm bicone, mirror, 4mm bicone, 8mm crystal bicone, 4mm bicone, mirror, 6mm bicone, saucer, cube, saucer, 6mm bicone, mirror and 4mm bicone. 2. Thread 6mm bicone, gold corrugated bead and 6mm bicone on headpin; finish with simple top loop. If necessary use a piece of tape to temporarily secure the strands. 3. Thread 4mm bicone, gold corrugated bead and 6mm bicone onto a headpin; finish with simple top loop. 6. Cut 24" length of beading wire. Thread onto the center of the wire: Make 3 mixed drops. 4mm bicone, mirror, 6mm bicone, saucer, cube, saucer, 6mm bicone, mirror, 4mm bicone, 8mm crystal bicone, 4. First dangle cluster: Cut two 19-link, two 21-link and one 14-link lengths of chain. Thread the chains on a 4mm bicone, mirror, 6mm bicone, saucer, cube, saucer, 6mm bicone, mirror, 4mm bicone, 4mm jump ring. Loops should be opened and closed by moving the open end to the side. 8mm crystal bicone, 4mm bicone, mirror, 6mm bicone, saucer, cube, saucer, 6mm bicone, mirror, 4mm bicone. 5. Thread on a 6mm jump ring: 6mm drop, 4mm ring with chains attached and a mixed drop. Attach 7. Bring the three wires together now. The 24" wire forms the top strand of the middle section. Connect the 4mm bicone drop to the 2 longest chains in the cluster. toggle; two 14" sides become the bottom wire with the Y-feature. 6. Second dangle cluster: Cut 21-link, 20-link and 18-link lengths of chain. Thread chains on 4mm jump ring. 8. Thread on the sides (both wires as one on each side): 7. Thread on a 6mm jump ring: a mixed drop, 4mm jump ring with chains attached and mixed drop. 8mm crystal bicone & amber set (6mm bicone, 4mm bicone, 6mm bicone, 4mm bicone and a 6mm bicone). 8. Open and close the 6mm jump rings to attach the clusters to each end of the pouch strings. Alternate 8mm crystal bicones and amber sets until there are 5 amber sets going up each side. Thread mirror bead on each side. 9. Secure one end of the necklace to lobster claw clasp using a crimp bead. After threading the wire back through the crimp, go through a few beads; gently pull until there are no gaps between beads and crimp. Press crimp flat and trim excess wire. Repeat for other side of necklace, crimping to 6mm jump ring. Skill Level 3: Jewelry making experience needed Approximate Crafting Time: 1 to 3 hrs Please read and follow all manufacturers’ instructions for all tools and materials used. Provide adult supervision if children participate in this project. ©2009 Jo-Ann Stores, Inc. All rights reserved. P390-700.