making pendants

Word Count:
127

Summary:
Make a Simple & Stylish Pendant 

See Full Article with larger images at silverrose.net   /articles/pendant-making.htm

See pictures at the hosted beading guide site for examples and detailed instructions.


Keywords:
beading, beads, pendant, pendant making, hobbies, jewelry


Article Body:
How To: Make a Simple & Stylish Pendant

 

You will need the following materials:

  (a) one Bead

(b) one headpin

(c) Snap on Bail

 

& the following tools:

1. Round-nose pliers

2.  Cutting pliers

3.  Flat-nose pliers

4. Needle-nose pliers

 

See Full Article with larger images at silverrose.net   /articles/pendant-making.htm

See pictures for examples

    * Put head pin through bead
    * Bend head pin at right angle using Flat-nose pliers
    * Bend head pin into a loop using Round-nose pliers

    * Wrap wire around base of circle using Flat-nose pliers to hold the loop & Needle-nose pliers to wrap
    * Clip off left over wire to 1/16” using Cutting pliers

    * Tuck end of filed wire around base of wrap
    * Snap the bail (d) onto loop
    * Check to make sure pendant hangs straight
    * Make adjustments to straighten if necessary