This fun fall and winter necklace follows the season's new trend of rich teals and browns, borrowing a relaxed feel from nature. The Montana Sapphire Swarovski crystals combined with filigree and Picasso-patterned beads all come together to bring out the wonderful coloring in the cute lampwork focal piece, a whimsical symbol of nature.
Step one: String the TierraCast® 7mm brass oxide pewter plain heishi spacer then the Grace Lampwork black and ivory free style owl bead onto the sterling silver 22 gauge 3-inch head pin and finish with a wrapped loop technique. Cut your ZambaPro™ 49 .019 jewelry wire into one piece approximately 21 inches long using your nippers. String your owl pendant onto the wire and center it.
Step two: String the following beads in this order on the left side of the pendant:
Three Swarovski 4mm faceted bicones in Caribbean Blue Opal AB
Three 6x8mm dark amber and opaque sky blue with Picasso roundel beads
One Kabela Design antique brass filigree bead
Three 6x8mm roundel beads
Three Swarovski 10mm faceted rounds in Montana Sapphire
Three 6x8mm roundel beads
One brass filigree bead
Three 6x8mm roundel beads
Nine Swarovski 10mm faceted rounds
Repeat this pattern on the right side of your pendant.
Step three: Attach one portion of the JBB antique brass with small flowers and curls toggle clasp to one end of your jewelry wire using a 14K/20 gold-filled 2x2mm crimp tube. Repeat on the other end of your jewelry wire with the other portion of the toggle. For help with crimp tubes and using a bead crimper tool, visit the Handy Tips section of the Learning Center.
Approximate size: 19 ¾ inches Estimated time: Less than 30 minutes Difficulty level: Beginner
Tools and Supplies Used:
ZambaPro™ Round Nose Pliers (TOOL-108)
ZambaPro™ Chain Nose Pliers (TOOL-106)
ZambaPro™ Side Cutters - Semi Flush (TOOL-130)
ZambaPro™ Bead Crimper Tool (TOOL-100)
ZambaPro™ 49 .019 30ft jewelry wire (ZP49-30F-019)
Nipper tool (TOOL-101)
List of Components:
Grace Lampwork Black and Ivory Free Style Owl Bead (BEAD-0237, qty 1)
Kabela Design Antique Brass Filigree Bead (BBA-BD04, qty 4)
Swarovski 5000 10mm Faceted Round Montana Sapphire (5000-MON10, qty 24)
6x8mm Dark Amber and Opaque Sky Blue with Picasso Roundel Bead Strand (BS-0038, qty 1)
Swarovski 5301 4mm Faceted Bicone Caribbean Blue Opal AB (5301-CBOAB4, qty 6)
3-inch Head Pin, 22 Gauge (Sterling Silver) (SS-HP23, qty 1)
JBB Antique Brass with Small Flowers and Curls Toggle Clasp (BBA-TOG09, qty 1)
14K/20 Gold-Filled 2x2mm Crimp Tube (GF-CRM2, qty 2)
TierraCast® 7mm Brass Oxide Pewter Plain Heishi Spacer 2x7mm (BRO-0443, qty 1)
Alternate Components:
These are fun alternatives to those listed above:
Grace Lampwork Black with Beige Free Style Owl Bead (BEAD-0238)
6x8mm Olive Green with Picasso Roundel Bead Strand (BS-0005)
Swarovski 5000 10mm Faceted Round Crystal Silver Shade (5000-CSS10)
Metallite (Metallized Plastic) 10mm Antique Gold Dimpled Bead (M-BD0108G)
Swarovski 5328 4mm XILION Bicone Khaki (5328-KHAK4)
JBB Antique Brass Flower and Circles Toggle Clasp (BBA-TOG08)
