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Crystal-Encrusted Shell Pendants
Designed by Katie Hacker
Sponsor: Pure Allure “Crystal Innovations”

 


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Tropical Topaz Necklace

It’s easy to create your own customized pendants by adding Swarovski® Hotfix crystals. This necklace will get you started!

Material needed

11 topaz 4mm Hotfix Swarovski® crystals
31 topaz AB 6mm round Swarovski® crystal beads
40mm brownlip embossed shell Pure Allure “Crystal Innovations” pendant
22 brown 16mm round wooden beads
Silver braided toggle Pure Allure “Crystal Innovations” clasp
3 silver #2 crimp beads
21” length of .024” diameter bright Beadalon® 49
5 links of medium curb chain
Beadalon® wire cutters
Beadalon® crimping tool

Instructions for the necklace:

1. Use the Bejeweler® Stone Styler® tool to attach the Hotfix Swarovski crystals to the dark brown part of the pendant as shown.

2. Cut a 4” piece of Beadalon wire and place it through the hole on the pendant.

3. String eight crystal beads onto the wire in front of the pendant.

4. String one crystal bead and a crimp bead onto the wire in back of the pendant.

5. Place the other wire end through the opposite side of the crimp bead and use a crimping tool to crimp it.

6. Attach three chain links to the bar end of the clasp and two chain links to the ring end of the clasp.

7 . Use a crimp bead to attach one chain length and half of the clasp to the 17” beading wire.

8 . String a crystal bead and a wooden bead; repeat for 11 of each.

9 . String the crystal beaded bail and pendant onto the center of the necklace.

10 . String a wooden bead and a crystal bead; repeat for 11 of each.

11. Attach one chain length and half of the clasp to the end of the necklace.

Instructions for using the Bejeweler® Stone Styler® tool:

1. Choose the appropriate tip for the size/type of crystal. The tool includes eight tips ranging in size from 2mm-7mm, plus a 5mm hot spot. Insert the tip into the tool using a clockwise motion. Do not over tighten it.

2. Allow the tool to preheat. Do not touch the tip while it’s hot.

3. Once the tool is hot, press the tip straight down on the crystal to pick it up.

4. When the glue on the back of crystals begins to melt and look shiny, it’s ready to place onto the surface of the item to be embellished.

5. Place the crystal on the surface of the item to be embellished. Press gently but firmly onto the surface of the item and lift tool straight up.

Designer Tips:

· To add several different sizes of crystals to one pendant without switching the tip, attach the hot spot tip to the tool and hold it in place on each crystal for 20 seconds.

· Hot Fix crystals are perfect for embellishing jewelry and wearables but you can also use them to decorate candleholders, picture frames, journals and more!

· The tool gets very hot and can cause severe injury if used improperly. Keep hands away from the tip and any metal parts while in use. Always rest the tool in the tool stand when not in use. After using, allow it to cool completely before removing the tip for storage. Not recommended for use by children under the age of 12.

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