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on “One Fish”:“I'll be waiting for that one for sure! I love chickens although I've never had…” read »
on “One Fish”:“Yes Crystal - it's so fun to make jewelry. It's been about 2 1/2 years for…” read »
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- on “Sunny Citrine”:
“Kye, your work is nothing less than perfection - this is an amazing bracelet. The Citrine…” read »
- on “Sunny Citrine”:
“Fantastic bracelet! I love the mix of jump ring colors. The citrine works so…” read »
on “Sunny Citrine”:“At first glance, I saw a lovely, neutral bracelet that would look great with any outfit.…” read »
on “Which 2 for door prizes?”:“Oh boy! What a choice. They are each special in different ways. I would choose the…” read »
- on “One Fish”:
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- on “Into the Pumpkin Patch”:
“Another great bracelet with wonderful color. I think the orange really adds a lot of eye…” read »
- on “Summer Time Peaches”:
“What a sweet yummy bracelet. All the different textures, colors and shapes really add up to…” read »
- on “One Fish”:
“Thanks Crystal! The fishie is so fun. I wasn't sure how to attach all 3 woven…” read »
- on “Sunny Citrine”:
“Sweet, sweet, sweet! So much to enjoy in this bracelet. I like multi-colored jumprings…” read »
- on “Which 2 for door prizes?”:
“I would be excited to receive any one of these! They are all so different…” read »
- on “Sunny Citrine”:
“"Baking a pie and end up with a cake'. Hahaha. Such a beautiful bracelet. The citrine rondelles…” read »
- on “Preview of Next Summer”:
“Nice focal--I love the polka dot pattern! The splashes of turquoise in your linked chain…” read »
- on “Into the Pumpkin Patch”:
“GZ, You have a nice eye for color combination in your work. Like the last,…” read »
- on “Summer Time Peaches”:
“GZ, Love the colors & little hanging peaches! The chips add a nice textural element,…” read »
- on “Joy of Color”:
“The rich colors are so tantalizing--candy to the eyes! I like how the gold spacers…” read »
- on “Autumn Tree”:
“Thanks again everyone! Last year we had to cut down the last of our pine…” read »
- on “One Fish”:
“Beady, I love the articulating fish! The three strands with all the varied colors of blue…” read »
on “Sunny Citrine”:“I am always in awe of your creations, but this one is special, as citrine is…” read »
- on “One Fish”:
“Hahaha. LRC It's abalone of course. Not something you'd find on a tuna. Glad you like…” read »
on “Joy of Color”:“Thanks to all for your lovely comments!! I was told at a very young age....I've always…” read »
on “Which 2 for door prizes?”:“I especially like the kambaba jasper pendant but they are all prize winners in my book.…” read »
- on “Preview of Next Summer”:
“Cool necklace for a hot summer day. Love the colors of the beads and the…” read »
- on “Into the Pumpkin Patch”:
“Great design with perfect colors for autumn. The pumpkin and sunflower are really charming.…” read »
- on “Summer Time Peaches”:
“Wonderful color combination and a great design! I also agree with all of the above.…” read »
- on “Joy of Color”:
“This is one bold and beautiful design! Love the wild combination of bead and colors…” read »
- on “Joy of Color”:
“Awesome rich colors on this beauty. The gold spacers add a special look. They especially make…” read »
- on “One Fish”:
“I can see why you're keeping this one. It's a real beauty. A flexible enamel fish?…” read »
- on “One Fish”:
“One fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish..... But yours is a cute, little, articulated/flexible, multi-color fishie…” read »
- on “Which 2 for door prizes?”:
“I pick......the Kambaba Jasper and the Keishi pearls…” read »
- on “Preview of Next Summer”:
“You could definitely wear this anytime! Your clay focal is beautiful...I really like it! You have…” read »
- on “Which 2 for door prizes?”:
“Hi Robin, so this is a very tough choice to make, as they are all quite…” read »
on “Which 2 for door prizes?”:“They're all nice but I like the heart necklace and the 2 layered necklace the best.…” read »
- on “Autumn Tree”:
“Oh wow CC this is beautiful! I love how you interpret nature into fantastic designs. The…” read »
Electric Cheetah Necklace
About this design:
I was walking through the warehouse and the Petrified Wooden Jasper teardrop caught my eye. I love the patterns and earthy tones of this gemstone. I wanted to use it with the bronze & copper hues of the ColorTrends beads. I had an extra gold cheetah charm and added that on. The cheetah charm brought to mind a restaurant I visited this summer called the Electric Cheetah in Grand Rapids, MI. The pops of gold where inspired by the restaurants decor. The etched gold drops add so much texture and contour, I love them!
What you’ll need: (buy products below)
You will need: 1 Wooden Jasper Teardrop, a half strand of African Turquoise Bicones, 3 strands of ColorTrends beads, 1 strand of Czech Glass Textured Rose Petals, 2 African Brass Tubes, Cheetah charm, Chain, Crimp tubes and covers, jump rings, 2 Clasps, chain, and C-lon cord.
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Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Step 1: Cut the C-Lon cord to your desired length, I cut a 24" piece for my necklace. Give yourself extra to work with if needed. Start stringing the beads on in the order shown. |
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Step 2: Feed your cord end up through a crimp tube and soldered jump ring and back down through the tube. You can double loop it for extra security. Use crimp pliers/pliers to crimp the tube tight. |
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Step 3: Place your crimp cover over the tube and close it with pliers. |
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Step 4: For the shorter chain necklace, measure your chain to your desired length. I made mine a shorter necklace, it is 15" in total length including the link. Spilt your chain into two even pieces. Then create a bead link by sliding on your Turquoise bicones and ColorTrends beads onto your 2.5" piece of wire. Create a loop at the ends and wrap the excess wire around the loop, do this to both side. Use the tip below if you need help. Attach your link with jump rings to the chain. See Tip: Make a Wire Wrapped Bead Link |
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Measurements: 1.5x1mm links
| per foot: $2.50 |
Gold (plated) Round Jump Ring 6mm, 18 gauge
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Measurements: 92 yard bobbin
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On Aug 19, 2021 at 3:10 pm #
Kathryn Lobert says:This is luscious and stunning!
On Aug 19, 2021 at 3:42 pm #
dolllady aka Pam says:Stunning necklaces! I love the new beads, especially the colors.
On Aug 19, 2021 at 6:01 pm #
Elis Mom says:Love this
On Aug 19, 2021 at 9:44 pm #
Maggies Mom says:This is so beautiful, love it!
On Aug 20, 2021 at 8:13 am #
Beady Little Eyes says:Beautiful Andrea. I really love the gold rose petals in your design. Great co0lors and wonderful cheetah charm.
On Aug 20, 2021 at 8:28 am #
kye says:Oh wow! The is beautiful. I really like how you used the pinkish beads in your design and the different textures the petals and bicones add.
On Aug 20, 2021 at 8:48 am #
Andrea at Lima says:Thank you!
On Aug 25, 2021 at 12:51 pm #
Crystal Canary says:Love the stacked petals! This is a great set with all it’s texture & color.