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Christmas Jewelry Set

This Christmas bead ensemble is perfect for the holidays. 

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MATERIALS:

  • Advantus/Sulyn 7″ Strand Large Round Faceted Glass Beads – Leaf (SUL50985  UPC 717968509857)
  • Advantus/Sulyn 7″ Strand Large Round Faceted Glass Beads – Crystal (SUL51030  UPC 717968510303)
  • Advantus/Sulyn 12″ Strand Antique Ornament Metal Beads – Silver (SUL50010  UPC 717968500106)
  • 1 Jewelry Fundamentals 12″ Strand Mini Crystalline Crimson Beads (SUL50077  UPC 717968500779)
  • Tiger Tail beading wire
  • Crimp Beads (4)
  • Crimper
  • Head pins (8)
  • Ear wires (2)
  • Split Rings (4)
  • Toggle Closure
  • Lobster Clasp
  • Pliers (Needlenose)
  • Scissors
  • Ruler

 STEPS:

Bracelet

  1. Measure 10 inches of tiger tail. Cut.
  2. Attach to split ring using crimp beads and crimper.
  3. String on beads.
  4. Attach to another split ring.
  5. Attach lobster clasp to bracelet.

Necklace

  1. Measure 20 inches of tiger tail. Cut.
  2. Attach to half of toggle using crimp beads and crimper.
  3. String on beads to desired length in pattern shown.
  4. Attach string of beads to remaining half of toggle.

Earrings

  1. String Crystal bead on head pin.
  2. Bend head pin in at 1/2″ from end.
  3. Make a plain loop.
  4. String Leaf bead on head pin.
  5. Bend head pin in at 3/4″ from end.
  6. Make a wrapped loop.
  7. String Crimson bead on head pin.
  8. Bend head pin in at 1″ from end.
  9. Make a wrapped loop.
  10. String on metal round bead on head pin.
  11. Bend head pin close to bend.
  12. Make a wrapped loop.
  13. Trim excess head pin.
  14. Slide all charms onto a split ring, longest to shortest.
  15. Attach to ear wire.
  16. Repeat for second earring.