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Dalmatian Necklace and Earrings by Jackie Guerra Learn how to create Dalmation-themed jewelry. From "Jewelry Making" episode DJMK-601

Host Jackie Guerra explains how to make a Dalmation-themed necklace and earring set using slightly less than 101 beads.

Experience Level: Intermediate

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Materials:

1 strand each of 4mm round and oval Dalmatian jasper beads
7 10mm faceted round rhodonite beads
1 strand of 4mm flat disk rhodonite beads
5 14mm flat rounded square onyx beads
1 strand of 7mm faceted round onyx beads
1 strand of 4mm round onyx beads
3mm pink diamond crystals
3mm black diamond crystals
black nylon line
2 delicate silver clasps
oxidized black bead crimps
oxidized black earwires

Tools:

scissors
crimping pliers
bead mat

Choker

1. Lay out the beads on the bead mat to create the necklace design.

2. Attach a strand of black nylon line to one side of the clasp, and then crimp it in place.

3. Thread on the beads for the foundation necklace, and then attach the other part of the clasp.

Figure A

4. Using a shorter piece of nylon line and a crimp bead, attach it snug between two beads near the front of the choker (figure A).

5. Add the drop "swag" beads, and then attach to the opposite side of the choker.

Long Necklace

1. Attach a strand of black nylon line to one side of the clasp, and then crimp it in place. Thread on the beads for the choker part of the necklace—this should be the shortest part. Attach the other part to the clasp.

2. Repeat this step for the long section of the necklace.

Earrings

1. Thread the beads on a strand of nylon line. Use a small crystal at the end, and then run the line up through all of the beads a second time.

2. Run both strands of nylon line through a crimp bead, over the loop of the earwire, and then back through the crimp and through an additional one to two beads.

3. Crimp firmly.

RESOURCES :

Fire Mountain Gems and Beads
Website: www.firemountaingems.com