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- Stingray on “A Bunch Of Earrings”:
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- Kimberlywilliams60 on “New year”:
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- Crystal Canary on “Night Owls Lariat”:
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Fun with Acetate Necklaces
by Elaina at Lima on 01/23/20
About this design:
For these necklaces, I mixed a variety of acetate pieces with gemstones, tassels, and bead chain to create unique focals.
What you’ll need: (buy products below)
A variety of acetate Shop all 11/0 acetate components.
Chain
- Wire
- Gemstones, Pearls, Recycled Glass, Tassels
Step-by-Step Instructions:
Step 1: I used wire (24 or 26 gauge) to attach wood resin, cork, tassels, gemstones, and druzy links to the acetate. |
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On Jan 25, 2020 at 8:55 am #
Beady Little Eyes says:Such fun and pretty necklaces. I love the chain attached to the bottom of the half circle. Very nice.