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"Watermelon Sugar" Fruit Enamel and Pearl Necklace
"Watermelon Sugar" Fruit Enamel and Pearl NecklaceMaterials Needed:
Ivory White Freshwater Pearls 6-7mm Potato (one strand used 64 beads total)Gold Plated 4mm Kenyan (10)Soft flex - Fine - Satin Silver (Medium would work as well) (22 inches)Gold Filled 2x2 Crimps (2)18k Gold Plated 3mm Crimp Covers (2)Gold Plated 7x14mm Lobster Clasp (1)Gold Plated Small Oval Jump Rings (6)Gold 5.9x1.75mm Paperclip Chain (3.5 inches - or your preferred length)17x8mm Enamel Watermelon Charm (6)Finished Length 16
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24th Jun 2022
Ethereal Handmade Keychain
Ethereal Handmade KeychainCarry a bit of magic around you with this fairy inspired keychain! The arrangement of swavorski crystals, pearls, and silver charms create an overall enchanting feel to the chain. Jewelry Making SuppliesWhat You'll Need:Bead MatKnot CutterFlat Nose Pliers with SpringSuper Fine Round Nose Pliers with SpringMonarch Butterfly Charm - Rhodium PlatedWing Charm - Silver PlatedFreshwater Pearl Drop Rice 10x8mm 1.5" Long 26 Gauge Headpin Sterling Silver3" Long 24 Gauge Hea
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18th Jun 2022
How to Wire Wrap a Drop: Simple Wire Wrap with Closed Loop
How to Wire Wrap a Drop: Simple Wire Wrap with Closed LoopStep by step instructions with picturesMaterials:Top-drilled drop bead of your choice (I used a Sky Blue Topaz 6x13mm Faceted Drop)2-3" of appropriate gauge wire or head pin for the hole of your bead (as long as it permits, I personally prefer smaller gauges such as a 26 gauge)Tools Needed:Round nose pliersNeedle Nose PliersWire CuttersBead MatInstructions:Step 1:Thread your wire through your bead and place in middle (or 1/3 the
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13th May 2022
Half and Half Chain and Freshwater Pearl Bracelet
Half and Half Chain and Freshwater Pearl BraceletThis cool bracelet has a seamless connection between chain and pearls formed by stringing the pearls onto stretch cord, read further and you will see how this works!Size: Fastens at 16 ½” with a 2” pearl dangle * Or your chosen sizeMaterials Needed:
9-10mm Freshwater Potato Pearls with 2mm large hole (5).7mm Stretch Magic, Crystal (approx. 6-8")11x4.25mm Paper Clip Chain, Gold Plated (5” cut into 2.5" sections)14mm Toggle Clasp, Gold Plated (1)Go
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12th May 2022
"Little Bit of Bling" - Pearl Toggle and Slide Bracelet
"Little Bit of Bling" - Pearl Toggle and Slide BraceletMaterials Needed:Freshwater Pearls A Grade 9mm Potato (15)14kt Gold Plated 3mm Round Anti Tarnish Coating - 25 Beads (13)Gold Filled 2x2 Crimps (2)18K Gold Plated 3mm Crimp Covers (2)12mm Gold Micro Pave Ring Link Toggle (1)Gold Plated 3mm 22 Gauge OPEN Jump Rings (2)18K Gold Plated 35mm Long 22 Gauge Ball End Head Pins (1)Silicone Rondel Bead - 8x4mm Gold (1)Soft Flex - Satin Silver - Medium (10")Gold 2x1mm Petite Chain (3" cut into 1.5" se
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10th May 2022