It's fun to take many different elements and put them all together, especially in tassels. This is a great idea for using any leftover jewelry-making supplies you have.
The beauty of TierraCast's Dulce Vida collection is the diversity. The texture and detail in each item works well in a variety of styles. In this necklace, Dulce Vida pieces in multiple finishes mingle with crystal, ribbon, and even leather for an eclectic look. You can see more pieces from the Dulce Vida collection and more jewelry inspiration for how to use them in this Artbeads Cafe episode.
Link the TierraCast antique pewter reversible large Jardin square link and the TierraCast antique pewter reversible large Flora ring link using a TierraCast antique pewter small Jardin pinch bail. When the bail is in place over both links, pinch it squeezed with pliers so that the prong touches the back of the bail.
Add the TierraCast antique pewter reversible Amor heart pendant to the bottom of the ring link using another pinch bail.
Cut five lengths of 5.5mm stainless steel curb chain approximately 1 1/2 to 2 inches long each. Attach one chains to the ring link on each side of the heart using a jump ring for each. Attach the other three chains to the prong of the bail on the heart. Add all three chains to one jump ring and attach to the back of the heart.
Attach another Amor heart pendant to the bottom of one of the center chains using a large jump ring.
Attach a bail to the top of the 14mm heart pendant and attach it to the chain to one side of the heart using a large jump ring. Repeat with the 10mm heart on the chain to the other side of the heart. You can adjust any of the chain lengths to your liking to add more variety to your dangles, too.
Slide a TierraCast antique pewter 8mm round Jardin bead onto a TierraCast 2-inch 20 gauge brass oxide pewter head pin and make a simple loop at the top of the bead. Repeat for two more antique pewter Jardin beads and three TierraCast brass oxide pewter 8mm round Jardin beads, for a total of six dangles.
Glue a SS34 rose flatback in Crystal into the TierraCast antique pewter SS34 glue-in bezel charm and allow to dry. Repeat twice for a total of three bezel charms.
Attach your Jardin bead dangles to various spots on your chain pieces by opening the loop of the dangles and linking to the chain. Attach the TierraCast antique pewter and brass oxide pewter reversible Amor heart charms and the bezel charms to the chains using a jump ring for each.
Cut lengths of deertan lace, silk ribbon, or even leather to add to your focal. Fold the top of the ribbon or leather over a jump ring at the top of your dangles and wrap with wire to secure. Repeat for any ribbon/leather added.
Fold a three-foot length of 1.5mm metallic dusty brown round leather in half. Bring the ends through the square link at the top of your focal. Bring the ends through the fold at the top of the leather and pull snug to secure to the square link. Adjust for length and then knot the ends of the leather together to complete your necklace.
List of Components TierraCast Antique Pewter Reversible Large Jardin Square Link (PA-3201, qty 1) TierraCast Antique Pewter Reversible Large Flora Ring Link (PA-3200, qty 1) TierraCast Antique Pewter Small Jardin Pinch Bail (PA-5807, qty 4) TierraCast Antique Pewter 8mm Round Jardin Bead (PA-5810, qty 3) TierraCast Brass Oxide Pewter 8mm Round Jardin Bead (BRO-5810, qty 3) TierraCast Antique Pewter Reversible Amor Heart Pendant (PA-2501, qty 2) TierraCast Antique Pewter Reversible Amor Heart Charm (PA-2499, qty 3) TierraCast Brass Oxide Pewter Reversible Amor Heart Charm (BRO-2499, qty 2) TierraCast Antique Pewter SS34 Glue-In Bezel Charm (PA-2426, qty 3) TierraCast 2-Inch 20 Gauge Brass Oxide Pewter Head Pin (BRO-0028, qty 6) TierraCast Large Sterling Silver Open Round Jump Ring (SS-0026, qty 2) TierraCast Sterling Silver Open Round Jump Ring (SS-0020, qty 9) TierraCast Medium Sterling Silver Open Round Jump Ring (SS-0025, qty 2) TierraCast Small Sterling Silver Open Round Jump Ring (SS-0024, qty 8) 2088 SS34 Rose Flatback Crystal (2088-CRY34, qty 3) 5.5mm Stainless Steel Curb Chain By the Foot (BTF-0899, qty 2) 6228 14mm Heart Pendant Crystal (6228-CRYS14, qty 1) 6228 10mm Heart Pendant Light Rose (6228-LRO10, qty 1) 1.5mm Metallic Dusty Brown Round Leather by the Foot (BTF-0223, qty 3) Leather Cord USA 3mm Turquoise Deertan Lace - By the Foot (BTF-0844, qty 1) Leather Cord USA 3mm Chocolate Deertan Lace - By the Foot (BTF-0843, qty 1) 3 Foot Hand-Dyed Silk Purple w/ Metallic Silver Edges (RBSILK-PUR-SVR, qty 1) Hand-Dyed Silk Multi Pinks (RBSILK-MPNK, qty 1) Artbeads Designer Wire - Silver Non-Tarnish 22 Gauge (24 ft. spool) (ADW0073, qty 1)
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That's Amore
TierraCast Dulce Vida Heart Tassel Focal Necklace
designed byKatie Hill
Skill LevelBeginner
TechniqueChain & Jump Rings
Time1-3 Hours
It's fun to take many different elements and put them all together, especially in tassels. This is a great idea for using any leftover jewelry-making supplies you have.
The beauty of TierraCast's Dulce Vida collection is the diversity. The texture and detail in each item works well in a variety of styles. In this necklace, Dulce Vida pieces in multiple finishes mingle with crystal, ribbon, and even leather for an eclectic look. You can see more pieces from the Dulce Vida collection and more jewelry inspiration for how to use them in this Artbeads Cafe episode.
Link the TierraCast antique pewter reversible large Jardin square link and the TierraCast antique pewter reversible large Flora ring link using a TierraCast antique pewter small Jardin pinch bail. When the bail is in place over both links, pinch it squeezed with pliers so that the prong touches the back of the bail.
Add the TierraCast antique pewter reversible Amor heart pendant to the bottom of the ring link using another pinch bail.
Cut five lengths of 5.5mm stainless steel curb chain approximately 1 1/2 to 2 inches long each. Attach one chains to the ring link on each side of the heart using a jump ring for each. Attach the other three chains to the prong of the bail on the heart. Add all three chains to one jump ring and attach to the back of the heart.
Attach another Amor heart pendant to the bottom of one of the center chains using a large jump ring.
Attach a bail to the top of the 14mm heart pendant and attach it to the chain to one side of the heart using a large jump ring. Repeat with the 10mm heart on the chain to the other side of the heart. You can adjust any of the chain lengths to your liking to add more variety to your dangles, too.
Slide a TierraCast antique pewter 8mm round Jardin bead onto a TierraCast 2-inch 20 gauge brass oxide pewter head pin and make a simple loop at the top of the bead. Repeat for two more antique pewter Jardin beads and three TierraCast brass oxide pewter 8mm round Jardin beads, for a total of six dangles.
Glue a SS34 rose flatback in Crystal into the TierraCast antique pewter SS34 glue-in bezel charm and allow to dry. Repeat twice for a total of three bezel charms.
Attach your Jardin bead dangles to various spots on your chain pieces by opening the loop of the dangles and linking to the chain. Attach the TierraCast antique pewter and brass oxide pewter reversible Amor heart charms and the bezel charms to the chains using a jump ring for each.
Cut lengths of deertan lace, silk ribbon, or even leather to add to your focal. Fold the top of the ribbon or leather over a jump ring at the top of your dangles and wrap with wire to secure. Repeat for any ribbon/leather added.
Fold a three-foot length of 1.5mm metallic dusty brown round leather in half. Bring the ends through the square link at the top of your focal. Bring the ends through the fold at the top of the leather and pull snug to secure to the square link. Adjust for length and then knot the ends of the leather together to complete your necklace.
List of Components TierraCast Antique Pewter Reversible Large Jardin Square Link (PA-3201, qty 1) TierraCast Antique Pewter Reversible Large Flora Ring Link (PA-3200, qty 1) TierraCast Antique Pewter Small Jardin Pinch Bail (PA-5807, qty 4) TierraCast Antique Pewter 8mm Round Jardin Bead (PA-5810, qty 3) TierraCast Brass Oxide Pewter 8mm Round Jardin Bead (BRO-5810, qty 3) TierraCast Antique Pewter Reversible Amor Heart Pendant (PA-2501, qty 2) TierraCast Antique Pewter Reversible Amor Heart Charm (PA-2499, qty 3) TierraCast Brass Oxide Pewter Reversible Amor Heart Charm (BRO-2499, qty 2) TierraCast Antique Pewter SS34 Glue-In Bezel Charm (PA-2426, qty 3) TierraCast 2-Inch 20 Gauge Brass Oxide Pewter Head Pin (BRO-0028, qty 6) TierraCast Large Sterling Silver Open Round Jump Ring (SS-0026, qty 2) TierraCast Sterling Silver Open Round Jump Ring (SS-0020, qty 9) TierraCast Medium Sterling Silver Open Round Jump Ring (SS-0025, qty 2) TierraCast Small Sterling Silver Open Round Jump Ring (SS-0024, qty 8) 2088 SS34 Rose Flatback Crystal (2088-CRY34, qty 3) 5.5mm Stainless Steel Curb Chain By the Foot (BTF-0899, qty 2) 6228 14mm Heart Pendant Crystal (6228-CRYS14, qty 1) 6228 10mm Heart Pendant Light Rose (6228-LRO10, qty 1) 1.5mm Metallic Dusty Brown Round Leather by the Foot (BTF-0223, qty 3) Leather Cord USA 3mm Turquoise Deertan Lace - By the Foot (BTF-0844, qty 1) Leather Cord USA 3mm Chocolate Deertan Lace - By the Foot (BTF-0843, qty 1) 3 Foot Hand-Dyed Silk Purple w/ Metallic Silver Edges (RBSILK-PUR-SVR, qty 1) Hand-Dyed Silk Multi Pinks (RBSILK-MPNK, qty 1) Artbeads Designer Wire - Silver Non-Tarnish 22 Gauge (24 ft. spool) (ADW0073, qty 1)