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Created by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies 1 #20-111-223 TOHO Glass Seed Bead, Size 11, 2.1mm, Antique Bronze (Tube)1 #20-226-913 Miyuki Seed Bead, size 15/0 - Galvanized Gold Duracoat (Tube)1 #1-03-1011/s Fire-Polish 3mm : Dark Topaz (50pcs)1 #1-46-C1002/s Gem-Cut Fire-Polish Rondelle 6 x 4mm : Copper - Lt Topaz (25pcs)1 #1-04-L1004/s Fire-Polish 4mm : Luster - Topaz (50pcs)1 #1-75-Z0003/s Fire-Polish 7 x 5mm - Teardrop : Crystal - Celsian (25pcs)1 #1-75X-1006/s Fire-Polish 7 x 5m …

Created by: Mollie Valente Designer TipsCenter the button on the pendant finding and mark the hole locations with a Sharpie® pen. Punch holes in the pendant finding.Tie the button onto the pendant finding in a criss-cross pattern. Secure the knot in the back with glue.Use a 10mm jump ring to connect the button pendant and the lanyard hook.Wire-wrap the crystal dangles as pictured; use a 4.5mm jump ring to attach the three dangles to the lanyard hook. See Basic Jewelry-Making Technique Sheet (PDF …

Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsCut the wire in half and form an "eye" loop on one end of each wire.Flatten the loop by striking with a chasing hammer on a steel block.Add the following beads to each handmade eye pin: a brass heishi, a crystal rondelle, and a brass heishi.For each bead link, cut off the excess wire leaving just enough length to form a second eye; form the eye and flatten the loop.Punch a hole centered in the top side of the triangle.Twist open the eye of the eye pin, add …