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Created by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies 1 #61-130-05-01 Greek Leather Cord, 1.5mm, 5 Meter - Natural (Each)2 #F1CC-6RNR Nunn Design Antique Copper-Plated Pewter 27mm Metal Tube Bead1 #59-100-13-AC TierraCast Britannia Pewter Round Leaf Button - Antiqued Copper Plated (Each)1 #44-941-04-AC TierraCast Heart-shaped Leaf Charm - Antiqued Copper Plated (Each)1 #37-145-7 Antiqued Copper Plated Jump Ring, Round, 6mm (ounce)Tools Adhesive1 #65-370 Fiskars Precision Tip Scissors for Bea …

Created by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies 1 #40-090-34-3 Silver Plated Disk & Loop Chain, 7mm by the FOOT1 #05-817-LTU8 PRESTIGE 5817 8mm Crystal Pearl Cabochon Crystal Iridescent Light Turquoise (10 Pieces)1 #37-133-3 Silver Plated Jump Ring, Round, Heavy, 4.5mm (Pack)1 #37-422-3 Silver Plated Head Pin, 2", Standard (ounce)1 #88-610-04-455 Preciosa Crystal Bicone Bead, 4mm - Crystal Honey (gross)6 #49-943-31-AS TierraCast Tiny Starfish Charm - Antiqued Silver Plated (Each)1 # …

Created by: PRESTIGE CrystalSuggested Supplies1 #34-042-0-GM TierraCast Niobium Ear Wires w Round and Heishi Beads, Raw Sterling/ Black (pair)2 #49-958-73-AP TierraCast Antiqued Pewter Plated Jardin Teardrop Charm (Each)2 #06-436-BRB9 PRESTIGE 6436 9mm Majestic Pendant Crystal Bermuda Blue1 #37-133-3 Silver Plated Jump Ring, Round, Heavy, 4.5mm (Pack)1 #37-167-3 Silver Plated Jump Ring, Round, 8mm (ounce)Tools1 #69-284 ImpressArt Metal 2-Hole Punch, 5/32" & 1/8" (Each)2 #69-269-03 EURO TOOL …

Created by: PRESTIGE CrystalSuggested Supplies1 #34-962 Argentium Silver French Hook Earring Wires, Plain (pair)1 #37-722-3 Silver Plated Eye Pin, 2", Standard (Pack)2 #49-947-11-WB TierraCast Intermix 3-rings Bar Link - White Bronze Plated (Each)2 #44-940-49-AS TierraCast Antiqued Silver Plated Hibiscus Charm (Each)1 #05-000-FU8 PRESTIGE 5000 8mm Faceted Round Fuchsia (6 Pieces)Tools1 #60-03U4 The Beadsmith Jewelry Pliers, Round Nose, Chain Nose, Side Cutter1 #60-CU3D The Beadsmith Jeweller's M …

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: PRESTIGE CrystalSuggested Supplies1 #49-965-69-AS TierraCast Luna Moth Pendant Link - Antiqued Silver Plated (Each)1 #06-106-CIGR16 PRESTIGE 6106 16mm Pear-Shaped Pendant Citrus Green2 #05-000-CIGR4 PRESTIGE 5000 4mm Faceted Round Citrus Green (12 Pieces)2 #05-044-LTU9 PRESTIGE 5044 Briolette Olive Bead 9.5x8mm Light Turquoise (6 Pieces)2 #05-044-BLZR7 PRESTIGE 5044 7 x 6mm Briolette Olive Bead Blue Zircon (6 Pieces)1 #05-810-LTU8 PRESTIGE 5810 8mm Round Crystal Pearl Crystal Iridesc …

Created by: PRESTIGE CrystalSuggested Supplies 1 #37-295-460 Sterling Silver Jump Ring, Round - 6mm, 20.5-gauge (10 Pieces)1 #34-569-04 TierraCast Sterling Silver Earring Hook with 2mm Bead (pair)1 #49-947-02-AS TierraCast Dragonfly Wing Beads - Antiqued Silver Plated (10 Pieces)1 #05-000-CIGR4 PRESTIGE 5000 4mm Faceted Round Citrus Green (12 Pieces)1 #05-328-CIGR3 PRESTIGE 5328 3mm Bicone Bead Citrus Green (24 Pieces)2 #06-106-CIGR16 PRESTIGE 6106 16mm Pear-Shaped Pendant Citrus Green1 #37-722 …

Celebrations Day of the Dead bracelet depicts the musical side of this holiday. The beautiful TierraCast musical charms nicely offset the Swarovski Crystal Mystic Black pearls.Created by: Swarovski's Create Your Style Design Team Designer TipsUsing memory wire bending pliers, roll back one end of the memory wire to create a closed loop.Slide 50 pearls onto the memory wire.Trim excess wire, keeping approximately 3/4" (19mm). Using memory wire bending pliers, roll back the end creating a clos …

Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsCut a 10" piece of wire.To straighten and harden the wire, run the length of the wire through the nylon pliers.Use the ring mandrel to form a "bubble" loop (ours is size 9-1/2).With the wire still on the mandrel, wrap a short coil to secure the round shape.Cut off the excess tail on the coil. Straighten the handle shape.Add beads to the handle in the pattern pictured or in your own pattern. End with the Opulence teardrop and a final "faceted" 3mm bead.Use r …

Created by: Veronica Greenwood     Designer TipsChoose the size of chaton to fit into the center of your succulent charm. Using the GS Hypo Cement add a little glue in the center of your charm and place your chaton. Set aside to dry.Cut 6" of wire, make a loop on one end and attach it to the loop on your post. Finish wrapping and cut the extra wire off. For step-by-step wire wrapped loop instructions, see Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF).Add three bamboo coral beads, one strawberry q …