Retired - Golden Reeds Necklace

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1. Before beginning this project, please watch our video: how to use Crystal Clay.
2. To see how to make the pendant for this necklace, please watch the video: how to make a framed pendant with wire, rhinestone cup chain and Crystal Clay by Becky Nunn. In the video you will learn how to texturize and cut your wire "reeds," cut rhinestone cup chain, hammer a Nunn Design wire frame and mold Crystal Clay into it. You will also learn how to embed wire and cup chain pieces into Crystal Clay.
3. When your pendant is finished, let the clay cure 14 to 16 hours, or overnight.
4. Open a jump ring. Slide it through the loop at the top of the wire frame pendant. Close the jump ring.
5. Slide your 2-foot length of ball chain through the jump ring from the previous step. Attach a ball chain connector clasp to close the necklace.
6. Enjoy your necklace!

• FEA-1105 - Nunn Design Wire Frame, Hoop Drop 31x38.5mm, 2 Pieces, Antiqued Gold Plated
  Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.


• WCR-2033 - Artistic Wire, Copper Craft Wire 20 Gauge Thick, 6 Yard Spool, Tarnish Resistant Brass
  Project uses 12 inches. You will need 1 package.


• CHA-10109 - Czech Crystal Brass Rhinestone Cup Chain 24PP Crystal (By The Foot)
  Project uses 1 inch. You will need 1 package.


• TRC-230 - Crystal Clay 2-Part Epoxy Clay Kit 'Black' 25 Grams
  Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.


• FJR-2065 - Nunn Design Antiqued 24kt Gold Plated Open Jump Rings Twist 8.5mm 17 Gauge (10)
  Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.


• CHA-08048 - Nunn Design Bulk Chain, Faceted Ball 2mm, 1 Foot, Antiqued Gold
  Project uses 2 feet. You will need 2 packages.


• FCL-08004 - Nunn Design Ball Chain Connector, For 2mm Chain, 5 Pieces, Antiqued Gold
  Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

• XTL-5600 - Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - Wire/Soft Flex
• XTL-0277 - ImpressArt Brass Hammer For Metal Stamping - 1 Pound - 1 Piece
• XTL-0250 - Eurotool Bench Block Helper - Rubber Base With Interchangeable Steel And Nylon Blocks
• XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
• XTL-5514 - Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers