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Created by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies 1 #44-150-9 30x22mm Gunmetal Filigree, Harvest (12 Pieces) 1 #21-464-893 4mm Diamond Cut Round Gemstone Bead - Fluorite AA - Color Banded (strand) 1 #20-226-911 Miyuki Seed Bead, size 15/0 - Galvanized Pewter Color (Tube) 1 #47-900-22 Beadalon 316L Stainless Steel Wire, 22ga, Round, 32.8' (Each) 1 #34-061-12 TierraCast Black-Anodized Niobium French Hook Earring Wires (pair) Tools 1 #69-275-02 Wubbers Round-Nose Jewelry …

Created by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies1 #44-153-9 17x25mm Gunmetal Triangle Filigree (12 Pieces)6 #44-940-81-GM TierraCast Black Gunmetal Plated Small Feather Charm (Each)1 #34-061-12 TierraCast Black-Anodized Niobium French Hook Earring Wires (pair)1 #37-100-9 Gunmetal Jump Ring, Round, Assorted Sizes (ounce)Tools2 #60-CU3D The Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat NoseDesigner TipsNew to jewelry-making? See Basic Jewelry-Making Technique Sheet (PDF) for instru …

Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsUse dapping block to shape blank.After dapping, punch 1/16" hole using the smaller (silver) side of a EuroTool "helicopter" punch.Clean blank with penny brite and enamel one side. Allow to cool.Clean other side of blank with penny brite and enamel. Allow to cool.Glue rivoli into setting.Cut chain to desired length.Add enameled pendant and rivoli to center link of chain with jump ring.Create dangles with crystal beads and gunmetal rondelles.Attach dangles t …