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Designed by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies 2 #44-782-28-0 Copper Stamping Blank, Long Oval Drop, 41mm (Each)1 #43-147-00-4 Gold Plated Bead Caps, Flower, 6mm (12 Pieces)1 #69-971-01-5 JBB Findings Antiqued Silver Plated Rivet, Bumblebee (10 Pieces)1 #34-699 Gold-Filled French Hook Ear Wires, Ball End (pair)Tools Riveting HammerHole Punch ToolBench BlockBench Block PadChain Nose Pliers Designer Tips New to jewelry-making? See Basic Jewelry-Making Technique Sheet (PDF) f …

Designed by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies 3 #26-750-25-4 TierraCast Double Hammered Baule Bead - Gold Plated (Each)1 #26-840-36-AC Antique Copper Plated Shallow Bead Cap, 4.2mm - Special Purchase (strand)1 #20-111-1707 TOHO Glass Seed Bead, Size 11, 2.1mm, Gilded Marble Orange (Tube)1 #21-463-894 3mm Diamond Cut Round Gemstone Bead, Golden Sunstone AA - Color Banded (strand)1 #61-723-19-80 Beadalon Beading Wire, 19 Strand, 0.018", 30' Spool - Gold Satin (30 foot)1 #41-256-02-4 Be …

Created by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies 1 #26-840-36-AC Antique Copper Plated Shallow Bead Cap, 4.2mm - Special Purchase (strand)1 #1-625-5023/s Faceted Crow Beads 6 x 4mm (2.5mm hole) : Olivine (25pcs)1 #1-625-1021/s Faceted Crow Beads 6 x 4mm (2.5mm hole) : Lt Colorado Topaz (25pcs)1 #1-625-3009/s Faceted Crow Beads 6 x 4mm (2.5mm hole) : Cobalt (25pcs)1 #61-035-25 Stretch Magic Cord, 0.5mm, 25m - Clear (Spool)1 #65-050 Beadalon Needle, Big Eye, 4.5" (10 Pieces)Tools 1 #65-37 …

Created by: Veronica Greenwood Designer TipsCut 6 inches of wire and make a small wrapped loop on one end. Make a small loop so the size 11 seeds do not go through.New to jewelry-making? For step-by-step instructions on making wrapped loops, see Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF).Thread a needle on 2 yards of thread. Add 1 higher-metallic dark amethyst seed bead as a stopper bead (string on a single bead and tie a single knot -- so it can be removed later), leaving a 6" tail.String 8 metallic amethys …

Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsSince the inside of the cone is hollow, place one of the faceted beads on the headpin before stringing the cone. Next add the wings, head, and halo. This helps keep the parts all lined up correctly.You can alternately use a small gunmetal bead such as 26-464-9 or 26-819-04-9 inside the cone.Make a simple loop at the top, and add to ear wire. New to jewelry-making? See Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF) for step-by-step instructions on making loops, and tips for open …