Noble Fir Necklace Tutorial

Created by: Mollie Valente

Designer Tips

Create a COPPRclay™ pendant following the manufacturer's guidelines included with the clay and your kiln.
Mollie made her own pattern sheet by taking a piece of textured wallpaper and punching a branch design in it.
Pre-roll your clay to 8-card thickness, and then lay the paper beneath and roll again to 6 card thickness.
Remove paper, and cut to the desired shape (Mollie cut an oval), then create a hole for hanging the pendant.
Allow the piece to fully dry, and sand as needed before firing. Once fired, patina and polish if desired.
Add the hook to the pendant; this serves as a curly bail.
String the suede lace through the hook bail. Cut cording to desired finished length.

String the beads as shown: copper-twist bead, Calypso bead, and copper-twist bead.
Finish the cord ends with center-crimp loops, then use double jump rings to attach the toggle clasp.

Free Technique Sheets & How-Tos

Suggested Supplies

2 ea #26-813-300 Bead, Copper, Ring, Triple Twist (Limited Stock) (Antiqued Copper)
2 ea #41-151-99-30-8 Center-Crimp Tube with Loop, 2.8mm I.D. (Copper Plated)
1 gross [use 1] #39-293-7 Clasp, Hook and Eye (Antiqued Copper Plated)
1 ea #39-152-10-AC Clasp, Toggle, Heirloom (Antiqued Copper Plated)
1 ea #87-100 COPPRclay™, Combo Pack (Copper)
1 spool [use 22"] #61-693-12 Cord, Suede Lace, 3mm (Medium Brown)
1 oz [use 4] #37-136-7 Jump Ring, Round, 5mm (Antiqued Copper Plated)
1 ea #86-343 Win-Ox™, 3 oz. Bottle