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Jewelry: Wave Necklace & Earrings
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Wave Necklace & Earrings

Wave Necklace

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Wave Set
Wave Necklace

Pattern Info

This project was designed by roycecreative.
Info can be found at:

Royce's Jewelry Box - Wave Necklace

Instructions

This necklace and earrings were made with stainless steel wire. It's a bit harder to work with due to it's stiffness, but holds shape very well. I used a step plier to make the curves in the necklace/earrings. The small wrapping was done with 24 gauge nickel coated copper wire. Make the frame of stainless steel first then start the wrapping with the 24 gauge wire. This is when the beads are added.

Difficulty:

Category: Jewelry

Type of item: Accessory

For: Women

Style: Mod, Hipster


Materials

nickel coated copper wire, stainless steel wire, round flat beads

What was your inspiration?

The stone dangle inspired this necklace. It was so pretty I wanted it to be showcased with a simple necklace.

What are you most proud of?

The over all design of this piece is simple yet striking. Contemporary design with a slight funky feel. Light weight and comfortable to wear.

I teach classes and my students have really enjoyed making this piece.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

When working with wire, mark the location on your pliers where you place the wire to make the bend. This way all bends will be the same. I used step pliers on this piece. The large side alternates with the small side to make the wave design. After the main section is shaped I hammered this slightly to harden the wire. This hammering also gives you a slightly flat surface to wrap your 24 gauge wire to when adding your beads.

 

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Beading Barbara on craftsy.com
Oct 27, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Totally stealing this idea!! I have some flat sapphire beads that I did not know what to do with them. Now I do!! Thank you for posting. Great inspiration!!
roycecreative on craftsy.com
Oct 27, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Can't wait to see what you do with this idea. It's fun and pretty quick.
FoxDesigns on craftsy.com
Oct 12, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
These earrings are awesome! the round flat beads, are they like a coin bead or more of a puffed coin bead? Excellent work!
roycecreative on craftsy.com
Oct 16, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
they are more puffed - almost as if a round bead was squished (sorry for my not so technical terms)
FoxDesigns on craftsy.com
Oct 16, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Okay, I know what you mean; I loved the puffed coin beads. I have a few projects posted on Crafsy that use them. thanks so much!
cats-create on craftsy.com
Oct 02, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
I'm just about to teach a workshop on wire wrapping - would you mind if I show the class your project to inspire them?
roycecreative on craftsy.com
Oct 02, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Oh please do - I think it would be an easy 1st or 2nd project