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Becoming One Necklace Tutorial

Becoming One Necklace Tutorial

Created by: Rita Hutchinson


Designer Tips

  • To make the fingerprint heart pendant, form the desired pendant shape in silver metal clay. Allow it to dry, and pre-finish, then spritz thoroughly with distilled water. Allow the water to permeate the pendant before applying fingerprints.
  • Thoroughly dry the pendant before firing.
  • Once fired, patina the metal clay pendant to highlight the fingerprint.
  • Use the regular crimping pliers to smoothly close the crimp covers.
Free Technique Sheets & How-Tos

Suggested Supplies

  • 1 strand [use 16] #24-731-102 Bead, Flying Saucer, 4mm
  • 1 strand #20-616-015 Bead, Freshwater Pearl, Rice, 5-8mm
  • 2 dozen [use 18 beads] #05-328-03-02 Swarovski 5328 Faceted XILION Bicone Beads, 3mm - AB
  • 1 each #39-599-03 Clasp, "S" Hook
  • 1 pkg of 10 [use 2] #48-584 Crimp Cover, 4mm
  • 1 pkg of 2 grams [use 2] #41-554 Crimp Tube, 1.5x2mm, "Size 1"
  • 1 pkg of 10 [use 2] #37-296-450 Jump Ring, Round, Soldered, 5mm
  • 1 each #86-322 Liver of Sulfur, XL Gel, 2 oz.
  • 1 each #41-520-81 Prong Bail, Ornate
  • 1 spool [use 22"] #61-773-49-87 Soft Flex® Wire, 0.019", 49 strand, 30'

Tools

  • #63-528 Polishing Pads, Ultra, 2x2"
  • #87-071 Rings & Things Metal Clay Tool Kit
  • #66-022 Tool, Hobby Knife
  • #65-010 Tool, Pliers, Crimping, 5"
  • #65-011 Tool, Pliers, Crimping, Micro, 5"
  • #69-257 Tool, Sanding Pads, Set
  • #69-056 Tool, Side Flush Cutter
  • #69-427 Tool, Titanium Soldering Pick
Additional Supplies
  • 50-gram pack of PMC3 (or your favorite brand and type of metal clay)
  • Butane
  • Distilled Water
  • Spray Bottle
  • Mug Warmer
Aug 31st 2021 Rita Hutchinson

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