If
you are unable to attend our ‘last minute gifts workshop’ in December don’t
despair. Below are some of the beaded jewellery projects we made this year.
Instant
Gifts
·
Select
a Swarovski crystal star for the Christmas tree.
·
Select
a bead with a large hole (Pandora is perfect) and simply thread on a chain.
Bling Crystal
Rings & Earrings
Using
a Swarovski button glue onto a ring or earring blank. To cover the button holes:
·
*glue a diamante over
them or
·
before gluing the button
use wire (26gu) and attach a small crystal to cover
Tip:
use an earring blank with a loop to attach an elegant drop. *Araldite
Charm
Cluster
Select
3 charms and attach to a jump ring. Thread onto a ready made chain. Use 45 or
60cm.
Add
some Sparkle
Select
a single Swarovski pendant and attach to a chain.
Paint the
Town Red
Make
bauble Christmas earrings from red beads and pendants:
·
Diamante
balls
·
Round
pressed
·
Nut
pendants
Snowman
Earrings
Thread
the following onto an eyepin:
8mm
round crystal (clear)
5mm
rondell (green)
6mm
round (clear)
5x3mm
spacer (red)
4mm
cube (black)
Walk on the
Wild Side…
Create
safari earrings with striped pressed and fire polished glass beads. Animal
print is huge.
Left
overs?
Use
all your leftover beads and chain lengths to create:
·
Eclectic beaded chain
necklaces (need approx 11- 17 beads and cut chain from 6cm to 10cm)
·
Use 3cm – 5cm chain and
attach a bead at the bottom to create a drop earring.
·
Make an eclectic
bracelet. (need approx 11 – 15 beads 6 –16mm, 20cm chain and findings.)
Tip: Sort your beads out into themes eg African, ocean,
autumn.
Tip 2: use oval jump rings as they close
on the side and therefore are more secure.
Copyright 2008
The information
on this instruction sheet is presented in good faith, but no warranty is given,
nor results guaranteed. Etelage disclaims all liability from any injury to
anyone undertaking the construction of this project as a result of improper
safety precautions.
Etelage n/ adornment ™
beautiful beads and bespoke jewellery
430 king st (south)
newtown nsw 2042
p: 02 9557 9089
f: 02 9557 9037
e: chris@etelage.com
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