Little Acorns Pendant

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Little Acorns Pendant Instructions

Acorns conjure up cozy memories of colorful leaves drifting in crisp autumn air. This charming pendant pairs inviting earth tones with brilliant metallic accents for a look that is both earthy and high fashion. Although this design appears complex, it is surprisingly simple to construct.

Step one:
First construct ten acorn dangles. To create a dangle, thread a seed bead, a round bead, a bead cap and another seed bead onto a head pin. Choose a headpin in a metal that matches the color palette of each acorn. We used the following bead with bead cap pairings: a 6mm druk bead in madeira topaz crackle with a Bali sterling silver granulated bead cap, a 6mm druk bead in opaque green luster with a Bali sterling silver granulated bead cap, a 6mm Swarovski round pearl in Light Green with a sterling silver simple flower bead cap, an 8mm Swarovski round pearl in Copper with a Tierracast® gold-plated radiant dome bead cap, an 8mm Swarovski round pearl in Brown with a sterling silver domed twist cut out bead cap, an 8mm druk bead in olivine crackle with a 9mm TierraCast® antique silver joy bead cap, an 8mm druk bead in topaz crackle with an antique brass bead cap, an 8mm Swarovski round pearl in Platinum with a Tierracast® antique copper-plated radiant dome bead cap, an 8mm Swarovski round pearl in Deep Brown with a 9mm TierraCast® antique copper joy bead cap and an 8mm Swarovski round pearl in Antique Brass with a Tierracast® rhodium-plated radiant dome bead cap. Set the dangles aside.

Step two:
Make a chain of nine 4.5mm antique brass-plated 21 gauge open jump rings. Attach an antique brass fan pendant bail to one end of the chain. Use a simple loop to attach one dangle to each jump ring on the chain. You will have one dangle leftover to attach where you see fit on the chain.
Approximate size: 2 inches
Estimated time: Less than 1 hour
Difficulty level: Beginner

Tools and Supplies Used:
Round nose pliers (TOOL-108)
Chain nose pliers (TOOL-106)
Side cutters - semi flush (TOOL-131)
List of Components:
Sterling silver bali granulated bead cap (BBC0018, qty 1)
Bead cap (ISBC-0004, qty 1)
Sterling silver simple flower bead cap (ISBC-0005, qty 1)
Antique brass bead cap (BBA-CAP03, qty 1)
Tierracast® antique copper-plated radiant dome bead cap (CA-5753, qty 1)
TierraCast® antique copper 9mm joy bead cap (CA-5696, qty 1)
Tierracast® gold-plated radiant dome bead cap (G-5753, qty 1)
Tierracast® rhodium-plated radiant dome bead cap (RB-5753, qty 1)
TierraCast® antique silver 9mm joy bead cap (SA-5696, qty 1)
Antique brass fan pendant bail (BBA-BAIL09, qty 1)
4.5mm antique brass-plated 21 gauge open jump ring (BBA-OJR04-A, qty 9)
Swarovski 5810 8mm round pearl copper (5810-COP8, qty 1)
Druk bead 6mm opaque green luster (50pc pack) (DRUKS-LS-OGR6, qty 1)
Druk bead 6mm madeira topaz crackle (50pc pack) (DRUKS-CR-MTO6, qty 1)
Swarovski 5810 6mm round pearl light green (5810-GRLT6, qty 1)
Swarovski 5810 8mm round pearl brown (5810-BROWN8, qty 1)
Druk bead 8mm olivine crackle (25pc pack) (DRUKS-CR-OLV8, qty 1)
Druk bead 8mm topaz crackle (25pc pack) (DRUKS-CR-TOP8, qty 1)
Swarovski 5810 8mm round pearl platinum (5810-PLP8, qty 1)
Swarovski 5810 8mm round pearl deep brown (5810-DEB8, qty 1)
Swarovski 5810 8mm round pearl antique brass (5810-ABP8, qty 1)
2-inch head pin, 22 gauge (sterling silver) (SS-HP22, qty 5)
Sterling silver 2 inch ball-end head pin, 24 gauge (SS-BHP04, qty 1)
TierraCast® 2-inch 21 gauge copper head pin (C-0028, qty 2)
1.5-inch antique brass-plated 23 gauge head pin (BBA-HP15-24, qty 1)
Gold-filled 2-inch head pin (GF-HP200-020, qty 1)
2mm seamed round medium hole bead (sterling silver) (SSXR919, qty 1)
TOHO bead round 8/0 gold-lustered green tea (TBRD8-457, qty 1)
TOHO bead round hybrid 8/0 gold-lustered opal topaz (TBRD8-Y131, qty 1)
TOHO bead round hybrid 8/0 apollo (TBRD8-Y851, qty 1)
TOHO bead round 8/0 trans-lustered light gray (TBRD8-112, qty 1)
TOHO bead round 8/0 nickel (TBRD8-711, qty 1)
TOHO bead round 11/0 opaque red brown (TBRD11-46, qty 1)
TOHO bead round 11/0 frosted silver-lined light gold (TBRD11-22F, qty 1)
TOHO bead round 11/0 matte opaque brown (TBRD11-46F, qty 1)
TOHO bead round hybrid 11/0 matte galvanized copper (TBRD11-Y601, qty 1)
TOHO bead round 11/0 silver-lined dark gold (TBRD11-22C, qty 1)
TOHO bead round 11/0 white lined peridot lustered (TBRD11-1046, qty 1)
TOHO bead round 11/0 frosted silver-lined crystal (TBRD11-21F, qty 1)
TOHO bead round 11/0 gilded opaque turquoise marbled (TBRD11-1703, qty 1)
TOHO bead round 11/0 silver-lined smokey topaz (TBRD11-34, qty 1)
TOHO bead round 11/0 frosted silver-lined dark gold (TBRD11-22CF, qty 1)

Alternate Components:
These are fun alternatives to those listed above:
TOHO bead round 11/0 opaque pastel frosted mudbrick (TBRD11-618)
TOHO bead round 11/0 opaque tucson autumn color (TBRD11-1606)
TOHO bead round hybrid 11/0 matte natural picasso (TBRD11-Y301F)
TOHO bead round hybrid 11/0 matte jet apollo (TBRD11-Y852)
TOHO bead round 11/0 transparent olivine (TBRD11-940)
TOHO bead round 11/0 matte opaque soft brown (TBRD11-702)
TOHO bead round 11/0 silver-lined golden amber (TBRD11-2152S)
Swarovski 5810 6mm round pearl black (5810-BLK6)
Swarovski 5810 6mm pearl bright gold (5810-BGOLD6)
Swarovski 5810 6mm round pearl dark green (5810-DKGRN6)
Swarovski 5810 6mm round pearl dark grey (5810-GRYDK6)
Swarovski 5810 6mm pearl gold (5810-GOLD6)
Czech glass druk beads gold and smoky topaz luster 6mm (50 pack) (DRUKS-LS-GST6)
Czech glass druk beads green luster 6mm (50 pack) (DRUKS-LS-GRN6)
Bali silver tiny granulated bead cap (BBC0003)
Sterling Silver Cut Out Design Bead Cap (ISBC-0006)
Elements of Style (BOOK-157)

Purchase Idea Kit Components

Granulated Sterling Silver Bali Bead Cap
Granulated Sterling Silver Bali Bead Cap
Code: BBC0018
Diameter 7.5mm 
Sale Price: $1.10
Price: $2.20
Qty>
JBB Sterling Silver Domed Twist Cut Out Bead Cap
JBB Sterling Silver Domed Twist Cut Out Bead Cap
Code: ISBC-0004
Diameter 8.5mm 
1-56-1112+
$3.19$2.89$2.59
Qty>
JBB Bead Cap.
JBB Bead Cap.
Code: ISBC-0005
Diameter 8mm 
1-56-1112+
$2.80$2.52$2.26
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Kabela Design Antique Brass Bead Cap
Kabela Design Antique Brass Bead Cap
Code: BBA-CAP03
Diameter 9mm, Depth 2mm 
1-1920-3940+
$1.04$0.92$0.84
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Tierracast Antique Copper-Plated Radiant Dome Bead Cap
Tierracast Antique Copper-Plated Radiant Dome Bead Cap
Code: CA-5753
Diameter 8.8-9mm, Depth 6mm 
1-1920-3940+
$1.04$0.92$0.84
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Antique Copper 9mm Joy Bead Cap
Antique Copper 9mm Joy Bead Cap - 48% OFF!
Code: CA-5696
Length 3mm, Width 9mm 
Sale Price: $0.39
Price: $0.76
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Tierracast Gold-Plated Radiant Dome Bead Cap
Tierracast Gold-Plated Radiant Dome Bead Cap
Code: G-5753
Diameter 8.5mm, Depth 6mm 
1-1415-2930+
$1.20$1.08$0.96
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Tierracast Rhodium-Plated Radiant Dome Bead Cap
Tierracast Rhodium-Plated Radiant Dome Bead Cap
Code: RB-5753
Diameter 8.5mm, Depth 6mm 
1-1920-3940+
$1.04$0.92$0.84
Qty>
TierraCast Antique Silver 9mm Joy Bead Cap
TierraCast Antique Silver 9mm Joy Bead Cap
Code: SA-5696
Length 3mm, Width 9mm 
1-2425-4950+
$0.84$0.76$0.68
Qty>
JBB Antique Brass Fan Pendant Bail
JBB Antique Brass Fan Pendant Bail
Code: BBA-BAIL09
Height 9mm, Width 5.5mm 
1-2930-5960+
$0.70$0.62$0.56
Qty>
4.5mm Antique Brass-Plated 21 Gauge Open Jump Ring
4.5mm Antique Brass-Plated 21 Gauge Open Jump Ring
Code: BBA-OJR04-A
Diameter 4.5mm, 21gauge 
1-7475-149150+
$0.04$0.03$0.02
Qty>
Swarovski 5810 8mm Round Pearl Copper
Swarovski 5810 8mm Round Pearl Copper
Code: 5810-COP8
Length 8mm, Width 8mm 
1-4950-99100+
$0.19$0.17$0.15
Qty>
Druk Bead 6mm Opaque Green Luster (50pc Pack)
Druk Bead 6mm Opaque Green Luster (50pc Pack)
Code: DRUKS-LS-OGR6
Length 6mm, Width 6mm 
1-56-1112+
$2.94$2.66$2.38
Qty>
Druk Bead 6mm Madeira Topaz Crackle (50pc Pack)
Druk Bead 6mm Madeira Topaz Crackle (50pc Pack)
Code: DRUKS-CR-MTO6
Length 6mm, Width 6mm 
1-910-1920+
$1.78$1.60$1.44
Qty>
Swarovski 5810 6mm Round Pearl Light Green
Swarovski 5810 6mm Round Pearl Light Green
Code: 5810-GRLT6
Length 6mm, Width 6mm 
1-4950-99100+
$0.13$0.11$0.10
Qty>
Swarovski 5810 8mm Round Pearl Brown
Swarovski 5810 8mm Round Pearl Brown
Code: 5810-BROWN8
Length 8mm, Width 8mm 
1-4950-99100+
$0.19$0.17$0.15
Qty>
Druk Bead 8mm Olivine Crackle (25pc Pack)
Druk Bead 8mm Olivine Crackle (25pc Pack)
Code: DRUKS-CR-OLV8
Length 8mm, Width 8mm 
1-910-1920+
$1.66$1.50$1.34
Qty>
Druk Bead 8mm Topaz Crackle (25pc Pack)
Druk Bead 8mm Topaz Crackle (25pc Pack)
Code: DRUKS-CR-TOP8
Length 8mm, Width 8mm 
1-910-1920+
$1.66$1.50$1.34
Qty>
Swarovski 5810 8mm Round Pearl Pearl Platinum
Swarovski 5810 8mm Round Pearl Pearl Platinum
Code: 5810-PLP8
Length 8mm, Width 8mm 
1-4950-99100+
$0.19$0.17$0.15
Qty>
Swarovski 5810 8mm Round Pearl Deep Brown
Swarovski 5810 8mm Round Pearl Deep Brown
Code: 5810-DEB8
Length 8mm, Width 8mm 
1-4950-99100+
$0.19$0.17$0.15
Qty>
Swarovski 5810 8mm Round Pearl Antique Brass
Swarovski 5810 8mm Round Pearl Antique Brass
Code: 5810-ABP8
Length 8mm, Width 8mm 
1-4950-99100+
$0.19$0.17$0.15
Qty>
2-inch Head Pin, 22 Gauge (Sterling Silver)
2-inch Head Pin, 22 Gauge (Sterling Silver)
Code: SS-HP22
Length 2 inches, 22 Gauge 
1-2425-4950+
$0.56$0.50$0.44
Qty>
Sterling Silver 2 inch Ball-end Head Pin, 24 gauge
Sterling Silver 2 inch Ball-end Head Pin, 24 gauge
Code: SS-BHP04
Length 2 inches, 24 gauge 
1-2425-4950+
$0.68$0.60$0.54
Qty>
TierraCast Copper 2-inch 21 Gauge Head Pin
TierraCast Copper 2-inch 21 Gauge Head Pin
Code: C-0028
Length 2 inches, 21 gauge 
1-5960-119120+
$0.07$0.06$0.05
Qty>
1.5-inch Antique Brass-Plated 23 Gauge Head Pin
1.5-inch Antique Brass-Plated 23 Gauge Head Pin
Code: BBA-HP15-24
Length 1.5 inches, 23 gauge 
1-7475-149150+
$0.05$0.04$0.03
Qty>
Gold-Filled 2-Inch Head Pin
Gold-Filled 2-Inch Head Pin
Code: GF-HP200-020
Length 2 inches, 24 gauge 
1-2425-4950+
$0.52$0.46$0.42
Qty>
2mm Seamed Round Medium Hole Bead (Sterling Silver)
2mm Seamed Round Medium Hole Bead (Sterling Silver)
Code: SSXR919
Length 2mm, Hole 0.9mm 
1-5960-119120+
$0.07$0.06$0.05
Qty>
TOHO Bead Round 8/0 Gold-Lustered Green Tea
TOHO Bead Round 8/0 Gold-Lustered Green Tea
Code: TBRD8-457
Size 8/0, 8g bag 
1-910-1920+
$2.04$1.84$1.64
Qty>
TOHO Bead Round Hybrid 8/0 Gold-Lustered Opal Topaz
TOHO Bead Round Hybrid 8/0 Gold-Lustered Opal Topaz
Code: TBRD8-Y131
Size 8/0, 8g bag 
1-910-1920+
$2.26$2.04$1.82
Qty>
TOHO Bead Round Hybrid 8/0 Apollo
TOHO Bead Round Hybrid 8/0 Apollo
Code: TBRD8-Y851
Size 8/0, 8g bag 
1-56-1112+
$3.14$2.84$2.54
Qty>
TOHO Bead Round 8/0 Trans-Lustered Light Gray
TOHO Bead Round 8/0 Trans-Lustered Light Gray
Code: TBRD8-112
Size 8/0, 8g bag 
1-1920-3940+
$1.08$0.96$0.86
Qty>
TOHO Bead Round 8/0 Nickel
TOHO Bead Round 8/0 Nickel
Code: TBRD8-711
Size 8/0, 8g bag 
1-56-1112+
$2.86$2.56$2.30
Qty>
TOHO Bead Round 11/0 Opaque Red Brown
TOHO Bead Round 11/0 Opaque Red Brown
Code: TBRD11-46
Size 11/0, 8g bag 
1-1920-3940+
$1.20$1.08$0.96
Qty>
TOHO Bead Round 11/0 Frosted Silver-Lined Light Gold
TOHO Bead Round 11/0 Frosted Silver-Lined Light Gold
Code: TBRD11-22F
Size 11/0, 8g bag 
1-1415-2930+
$1.26$1.12$1.02
Qty>
TOHO Bead Round 11/0 Matte Opaque Brown
TOHO Bead Round 11/0 Matte Opaque Brown
Code: TBRD11-46F
Size 11/0, 8g bag 
1-1415-2930+
$1.30$1.16$1.04
Qty>
TOHO Bead Round Hybrid 11/0 Matte Galvanized Copper
TOHO Bead Round Hybrid 11/0 Matte Galvanized Copper
Code: TBRD11-Y601
Size 11/0, 8g bag 
1-910-1920+
$1.74$1.56$1.40
Qty>
TOHO Bead Round 11/0 Silver-Lined Dark Gold
TOHO Bead Round 11/0 Silver-Lined Dark Gold
Code: TBRD11-22C
Size 11/0, 8g bag 
1-1920-3940+
$1.14$1.04$0.92
Qty>
TOHO Bead Round 11/0 White Lined Peridot Lustered
TOHO Bead Round 11/0 White Lined Peridot Lustered
Code: TBRD11-1046
Size 11/0, 8g bag 
1-1415-2930+
$1.20$1.08$0.98
Qty>
TOHO Bead Round 11/0 Frosted Silver-Lined Crystal
TOHO Bead Round 11/0 Frosted Silver-Lined Crystal
Code: TBRD11-21F
Size 11/0, 8g bag 
1-1415-2930+
$1.26$1.12$1.02
Qty>
TOHO Bead Round 11/0 Gilded Opaque Turquoise Marbled
TOHO Bead Round 11/0 Gilded Opaque Turquoise Marbled
Code: TBRD11-1703
Size 11/0, 8g bag 
1-56-1112+
$4.57$4.12$3.67
Qty>
TOHO Bead Round 11/0 Silver-Lined Smokey Topaz
TOHO Bead Round 11/0 Silver-Lined Smokey Topaz
Code: TBRD11-34
Size 11/0, 8g bag 
1-1920-3940+
$1.14$1.04$0.92
Qty>
TOHO Bead Round 11/0 Frosted Silver-Lined Dark Gold
TOHO Bead Round 11/0 Frosted Silver-Lined Dark Gold
Code: TBRD11-22CF
Size 11/0, 8g bag 
1-1415-2930+
$1.26$1.12$1.02
Qty>

Alternate Components

TOHO Bead Round 11/0 Opaque Pastel Frosted Mudbrick
TOHO Bead Round 11/0 Opaque Pastel Frosted Mudbrick
Code: TBRD11-618
Size 11/0, 8g bag 
1-56-1112+
$2.62$2.36$2.12
Qty>
TOHO Bead Round 11/0 Opaque Tucson Autumn Color
TOHO Bead Round 11/0 Opaque Tucson Autumn Color
Code: TBRD11-1606
Size 11/0, 8g bag 
1-56-1112+
$3.04$2.74$2.46
Qty>
TOHO Bead Round Hybrid 11/0 Matte Natural Picasso
TOHO Bead Round Hybrid 11/0 Matte Natural Picasso
Code: TBRD11-Y301F
Size 11/0, 8g bag 
1-910-1920+
$1.94$1.76$1.58
Qty>
TOHO Bead Round Hybrid 11/0 Matte Jet Apollo
TOHO Bead Round Hybrid 11/0 Matte Jet Apollo
Code: TBRD11-Y852
Size 11/0, 8g bag 
1-56-1112+
$3.84$3.49$3.14
Qty>
TOHO Bead Round 11/0 Transparent Olivine
TOHO Bead Round 11/0 Transparent Olivine
Code: TBRD11-940
Size 11/0, 8g bag 
1-1920-3940+
$0.96$0.86$0.78
Qty>
TOHO Bead Round 11/0 Matte Opaque Soft Brown
TOHO Bead Round 11/0 Matte Opaque Soft Brown
Code: TBRD11-702
Size 11/0, 8g bag 
1-910-1920+
$2.40$2.16$1.94
Qty>
TOHO Bead Round 11/0 Silver-Lined Golden Amber
TOHO Bead Round 11/0 Silver-Lined Golden Amber
Code: TBRD11-2152S
Size 11/0, 8g bag 
1-910-1920+
$2.24$2.02$1.82
Qty>
Swarovski 5810 6mm Round Pearl Black
Swarovski 5810 6mm Round Pearl Black
Code: 5810-BLK6
Length 6mm, Width 6mm 
1-4950-99100+
$0.13$0.11$0.10
Qty>
Swarovski 5810 6mm Pearl Bright Gold
Swarovski 5810 6mm Pearl Bright Gold
Code: 5810-BGOLD6
Length 6mm, Width 6mm 
1-4950-99100+
$0.13$0.11$0.10
Qty>
Swarovski 5810 6mm Round Pearl Dark Green
Swarovski 5810 6mm Round Pearl Dark Green
Code: 5810-DKGRN6
Length 6mm, Width 6mm 
1-4950-99100+
$0.13$0.11$0.10
Qty>
Swarovski 5810 6mm Round Pearl Dark Grey
Swarovski 5810 6mm Round Pearl Dark Grey
Code: 5810-GRYDK6
Length 6mm, Width 6mm 
1-4950-99100+
$0.13$0.11$0.10
Qty>
Swarovski 5810 6mm Pearl Gold
Swarovski 5810 6mm Pearl Gold
Code: 5810-GOLD6
Length 6mm, Width 6mm 
1-4950-99100+
$0.13$0.11$0.10
Qty>
Czech Glass Druk Beads Gold and Smoky Topaz Luster 6mm (50 Pack)
Czech Glass Druk Beads Gold and Smoky Topaz Luster 6mm (50 Pack)
Code: DRUKS-LS-GST6
Length 6mm, Width 6mm 
1-56-1112+
$2.58$2.32$2.08
Qty>
Czech Glass Druk Beads Green Luster 6mm (50 Pack)
Czech Glass Druk Beads Green Luster 6mm (50 Pack)
Code: DRUKS-LS-GRN6
Length 6mm, Width 6mm 
1-56-1112+
$2.58$2.32$2.08
Qty>
Bali Silver Tiny Granulated Bead Cap
Bali Silver Tiny Granulated Bead Cap
Code: BBC0003
Diameter 4mm 
1-3940-7980+
$0.42$0.38$0.34
Qty>
Bead Cap
Bead Cap - 39% OFF!
Code: ISBC-0006
Diameter 8mm 
Sale Price: $0.89
Price: $1.48
Qty>
Elements of Style
Elements of Style
Code: BOOK-157
Sale Price: $21.80
Price: $22.95
Qty>

Purchase Tools & Supplies

Round Nose Pliers
Round Nose Pliers
Code: TOOL-108
Price: $6.89
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Chain Nose Pliers
Chain Nose Pliers
Code: TOOL-106
Price: $6.89
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Side Cutters - Semi Flush
Side Cutters - Semi Flush
Code: TOOL-131
Price: $10.49
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