Sew Passionate Crystal Pendant

This pendant is for anyone who is passionate about needle-arts, especially sewing. I designed it after receiving one of Katie Hacker's Katiedids jewelry components, which are manufactured by Beadalon. You will need the following tools and supplies:

1 - 25mm 2-hole Round Katiedids component
1 - 1/2 inch Button
1 - 30mm x 12mm Silver-plated "passion" charm
14 - 4mm Clear AB crystal beads
24 - Size 11 Clear AB seed beads
1 foot .015 mm Beading wire
1 - 5mm Jump ring
1 - 2 x 2mm Crimp Beads

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Turquoise Heart Charm Bracelet

Introduction and Supplies

Turquoise Heart Charm Bracelet

Tammy Powley

Turquoise is a favorite gemstone of mine, and I'm not alone. Year after year, you'll find chunky, bright turquoise jewelry in fashion magazines and adorning many celebrities. It's a gemstone that is always in style. This turquoise chip bracelet will easily become a staple in your jewelry box. It includes an off-center Lampwork Raku bead (made by artist DD Hess) and a sterling silver heart charm dangling next to the clasp. *6mm Turquoise chip beads (about 6 inches worth)
2 - 6mm Daisy spacer beads
1 - 12mm Lampwork raku bead
1 - 5mm Sterling jump ring
1 - 3mm Sterling soldered jump ring
1 - 9mm Sterling lobster claw clasp with attached jump ring
1 - 10mm Sterling heart bead
1 - 2 inch Sterling head pin
2 - 2x2mm Sterling crimp beads
12 inches of .014 or .015 beading wire
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