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Designed by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies 1 #61-413-49-87 Beadalon Beading Wire, 49 Strand, 0.013", 30ft - Bright Steel (Spool)1 #21-000-043-79 Black Stone Beads, 8x12mm Puffed Oval (strand)1 #21-898-734 Black and White Fired Agate Gemstone Beads, 8mm Faceted Round (strand)1 #20-111-711 TOHO Glass Seed Bead, Size 11, 2.1mm, Nickel (Tube)3 #44-049-19 Sterling Silver Twisty Bar Jewelry Connector, 2 Loop (Each)1 #39-555-01-SF 1/10, Silver-Filled Toggle Clasp, Round, 12mm (Each)1 #41- …

Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsCut chain to a length of 8 links. Attach one end to earwire for ease in handling.Create dangles with crystal beads and round metal beads, and wire wrap directly to the chain. Add 12 dangles to chain. New to jewelry-making? For step-by-step instructions on making wire-wrapped loops, and most secure way to open and close jump rings, see Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF).Little-known trick: Crimp Pliers are handy for tucking in trimmed ends of wire when making wire-wr …