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Designed by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies 1 #21-888-950 Crazy Lace Calcite 8mm Round Gemstone Beads, Azurite (strand)1 #26-813-105 Copper Beads, Coin, Concentric Circles (strand)1 #26-813-130 Copper Beads, Curved Tube (strand)1 #20-226-906 Miyuki Seed Bead, size 15/0 - Galvanized Champagne (Tube)1 #26-813-117 Handmade Copper Beads, Coil, Spacer (strand)1 #39-195-10-AC TierraCast Twisted 12x24mm Hook - Antiqued Copper Plated (Each)1 #61-723-19-80 Beadalon Beading Wire, 19 Strand, 0 …

Created by: Cindy MorrisDesigner TipsString necklace and finish ends following directions in Beading Cable How-To Sheet below. Use Wire Guardians for a professional finish at the ends of your beading cable.When using soft solder, you can use either a soldering iron, or a gentle touch with a butane micro torch.It's important to use separate firing surfaces for soft solder and silver or copper solder. Do not use the same firing brick for both.For the pendant, melt soft solder onto the ba …

Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRueDesigner TipsAdd desired beads to eye pin, and use one-step looper (or wire cutters and round-nose pliers) to make a simple loop at the other end.When creating your new loops, face them the same direction as the existing loops on the eye pins. New to jewelry-making? See Basic Jewelry-Making Technique Sheet (PDF)Use chain-nose (non-serrated flat-nose) pliers to twist open each loop, attach the charm or clip-on, and twist closed.Suggested Supplies1 strand [use 2] #21-8 …