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Jewelry:  Pearl and Crystal Encrusted Headband
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Pearl and Crystal Encrusted Headband

Instructions

This piece utilizes very free form construction. I basically just start by threading 28 gauge non tarnish parawire through the holes in the filigree and keep adding pearls and crystals until I am pleased with the design. The keishi pearls have a tiny 2.5mm Swarovski crystal threaded through them. I like to wind the excess wire around the base of the pearls and crystals to strengthen the ...
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Category: Jewelry

Type of item: Accessory

For: Women

Style: Romantic, Formal / Bridal


Materials

A metal headband with attached filigree, Swarovski pearls and crystals, freshwater keishi pearls,frosted glass teardrop beads, silver flower spacers and lots of wire.

What was your inspiration?

Oh, those little beads have a mind of their own!

What are you most proud of?

That someone might wear it on their special day!

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Try it and see what you come up with!

 

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bridalbychris on craftsy.com
Aug 11, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Where do you find the filigree?
chrdesigns on craftsy.com
Sep 11, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
on Etsy!
chrdesigns on craftsy.com
Sep 11, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Reply to this comment...On Etsy!
bridalbychris on craftsy.com
Aug 11, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I love this headband. Unique, simple, eletant.
Lisa Wood on craftsy.com
Aug 01, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
This is so beautiful! Lisa:)
chrdesigns on craftsy.com
Aug 29, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you, Lisa!!