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Twitter Bird - Necklace
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As seen in the Rings & Things 2009 Fall Supplement
Created by: Cindy Morris
1 #28-333-80 Lampwork glass bird bead, blue
1 #49-952-90-5 3-D coral branch charm, antiqued pewter
1 #49-947-74-7 TierraCast® hammertone heart link, antiqued copper plate
1 #37-167-9 8mm round jump ring, gunmetal
20-30" #47-408-SP 20-gauge wire, solid copper
1 #49-953-01-T Letter "T" charm, red bronze
18" #40-781 2.4mm ball chain, solid copper
1 #40-701 2.4mm ball chain clasp, solid copper
Tools and supplies: cutters, round-nose pliers, chain-nose pliers, antiquing solution such as liver of sulfur ( #86-354)
TIPS:
* Make a wrapped loop above the bird bead. Coil the other end around the coral branch several times to secure in place.
* Wrap several pieces of wire haphazardly to form the nest. Tuck in the ends so there are no sharp edges.
* Patina copper items with liver of sulfur, if desired. Dab selected spots with a patina soaked cotton swab.
See our Basic Jewelry-making Technique Sheet for tips on working with jump rings, and Beaded Head & Eye Pin Technique Sheet for creating nice head-pin loops.
To view our jewelry-making technique sheets (PDF files), you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. You can download it free here.
View more Necklace design ideas, or post questions on the Rings & Things Discussion Forum. Don't be shy! If you're wondering, so is someone else!
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