Let it Snow Stamped Necklace Tutorial

Created by: Cindy Morris

Designer Tips

Cut 24-gauge sterling sheet into a 1" to 1.5" square. (Cindy's is about 1.25" or 32mm)
Use a file to smooth the edges and round the corners.
Create the stamped metal charm (see Techniques for Creating a Stamped Metal Charm - PDF).
Punch 1/16" holes.
Attach jump rings to the top holes (see Basic Jewelry-Making Technique Sheet - PDF), and slide onto the ball chain necklace.
Attach the crystal snowflake to the pendant using a triangle bail.

The pictured design uses a 25mm AB snowflake crystal, which is not always available. Good substitutions include a 20mm AB snowflake or a 25mm blue shade snowflake.

Also, if you'd rather use a pre-shaped blank, we've linked a few nice square blanks at the bottom (under the tools). Only one of the alternates is sterling, but all 3 have nice smooth edges.

Suggested Supplies

1 each #50-340 Chain, 20", Faceted Ball, 1.2mm
1 each #06-704-25-02 Crystal, Pendant, Snowflake, 25mm
1 pkg of 10 [use 2] #37-295-460 Jump Ring, Round, 6mm
1 troy ounce [use 1"x1"] #64-519 Sheet, 24 gauge
1 pkg of 10 [use 1] #37-048-5 Triangle Bail, Large

Tools

#69-299 Metal Stamping, Rings & Things Tool Kit -- (2 styles now available! Please search our site for Metal Stamping Kits if they are not visible above)
#69-241-00 Tool, 1/16" Stamp Set, 36pc
#69-246-25 "Bubbles" Stamp Set
#69-271-99 Tool, Glitter, Four-Piece Set
#69-235 EURO TOOL Metal Punch, Two Hole

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