The Crystal Blues

Faceted glass nuggets and glass twists are combinedwith coloured wire to make this beautiful jewellery set.

• Be inspired and make this set in a variety of colours




• Quick and easy to make, perfect for a beginner




• Includes free step by step project sheet

 

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Materials

• 1x pack of 10 glass nugget royal blue (GLVD17)
• 1 x pack of 10 light twist royal blue (GLVE17)
• 10 x 8mm pressed round bead royal blue (GLPC0817)
• 3 x packs of 12 crimps silver plated (CRSP)
• 5 x packs of 8 crimp covers silver plated (CRC3SP)
• 2 x packs of 12 crimp tubes silver plated (CRTSP)
• 1x pack of 10 8mm jump rings silver plated (JR8SP)
• 1 x 10m plastic coated wire royal blue (PCW1017)
• 2 x trigger clasps silver plated (TRGSP)
• 1 x pack of 12 headpins with balls silver plated (HPBSP)
• 1 x pack of 4 stud & hooks silver plated - scroll backs included in retail pack - (SHSP)
• 1 x project sheet (GMC1113P)
• You will also need:
• Craft multi pliers (CRMT)

Stage 1

Measure and cut eight 60cm lengths of plastic coated wire. Thread on a crimp tube. Move along so it sits 3cm from the end of the wire. Squeeze flat. Trim 5 lengths so they are 1cm above the crimp. Add a second crimp move close to the first and squeeze flat.

Stage 2

Add a third crimp, move so it sits over the shorter lengths. Bend the longer lengths around and back into the crimp tube. Make sure they are in as far as they
can go and squeeze the crimp flat.

Stage 3

Thread on another crimp tube and squeeze flat approximately 7cm from the first set of crimps. Start threading on the beads. You need a single strand for the round beads with a crimp either side, two strands for the twist with a crimp either side and four strands for the nugget, you don’t need crimps for these.

Stage 4

Use six nuggets seven twists and two round beads.
Use different strands to thread on the beads to create the
desired effect. Don’t crimp yet.

Stage 5

Move around all of the beads until you are happy with the layout and crimp into place. Add a crimp cover over each crimp for a professional finish.

Stage 6

Thread on a crimp tube to all of the strands, and squeeze flat. Add the next three crimp tubes as in step 1, 2. Add a jump ring with a trigger clasp to one end and a jump ring to the other.

Stage 7

Earrings
Thread a round bead onto a headpin. Trim 1cm above the bead, bend into a loop and attach to the loop of a stud and hook. Close the loop. Repeat to make a pair.
Bracelet
Make the bracelet in the same way the necklace using 15cm lengths.
This is what your set should look like.

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