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Velvet Necklace From "Embellish This!" episode DEMB-202

Host Dena Fishbein shows you an easy way to make a lovely necklace.

Materials --

Jewelry pliers
Scissors
3/8" wide x 18" long piece of velvet ribbon
Old rhinestone necklace or bracelet
Gem-Tac Adhesive
Decorative button with flat back
Rhinestone pendant
2 jumprings
Lobster clasps
2 large crimp tub with bail

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	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C
	Figure D

1. Cut ribbon to desired length. Fold in center and glue to form a V-shape with velvet face up on both sides.

2. Adhere flat-backed button at the top part of the "V" and add a rhinestone in the middle of the button (figure A).

   Tip: Antique stores are a good source for old jewelry.

3. Add a rhinestone pendant right beneath the button.

4. Cut two lengths of rhinestones to fit down each side of the velvet (figure B). Adhere with adhesive.

   Tip: Don't throw away any broken jewelry. Save it to use for projects like this.

5. Bead stores have a claw clasp that works great for this necklace (figure C).

6. Just fit the claw clasp over the end of the velvet material and then clamp it down with a pair of jewelry pliers (figure D).

RESOURCES :

Gem-Tac (Beacon)
Beacon Adhesives
Website: www.beaconcreates.com