Jewelry: Wire Jewelry Marcella Crystal Ring 1

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Wire Jewelry Marcella Crystal Ring 1 Pattern

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Category:

Jewelry

Type:

Ring

Skill Level:

Intermediate

Basic Skills Necessary:

This tutorial is an intermediate project; definitely not complicated, but you should at least be familiar with basic wire handling skills such as cleaning, straightening wire, turning a basic loop, and completing a basic binding wrap.
If you need more experience with these skills, please see Back to the Beginning Bracelet Tutorialhttp://www.craftsy.com/pattern/jewelry/Bracelet/Back-to-the-Beginning----Bracelet/20367

Pattern Description:

This super sparkly ring, named in honor of my Mother and based on my Swarovski Crystal Bracelet; Crystal Hoop Earrings, and Back to the Beginning Bracelet, is deceptively easy to make.

With just a few tools, and a minimal amount of materials including a preset Swarovski Faceted Crystal (crystal Sew-On), you can create a stunning ring; one guaranteed to turn heads and be noticed.

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Fire Mountain's 2011 Swarovski Challenge Finalist - http://www.firemountaingems.com/galleryofdesigns/jewelry_design_gallery.asp?docid=C232#

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

Can be made to exact size neede - ring sizing cart included.

Materials:

6 to 9 inches (15.2 to 22.9cm) 22ga. square wire 1/2 hard
6 inches (15.2cm) 24ga. round wire dead soft, you can substitute 22 or 26ga round wire
12-15 inches (30.5 to 38.1cm) 20ga half-round wire, 1/2 hard
6 4mm bicone crystals
2 3mm smooth round beads
5-12 2mm smooth round beads (depending on ring size you choose to make)
And of course, 1 Swarovski "Sew-on". (which is a Swarovski in a pre-made setting with 4 holes - usually 2 on each side of the setting. You can find them in my shop here http://www.etsy.com/shop/MyWiredImagination?section_id=5207178
Ruler with mm, cleaning cloth, permanent marker(Sharpie)
Flush cutters, flat-nose pliers, chain-nose pliers
Ring mandrel, or even just a wooden dowel for shaping. Optional: round-nose pliers