On the 1st Day of Christmas: Snowflake Necklace

 Snowflake Necklace

 The snowflake is my favorite wintertime motif. There's something so magical about snow. The intricate, lacy details of an individual snowflake are beautiful and captivating!   

Snowflake Necklace

Erin Siegel

Materials:
48 white 6mm potato freshwater pearls

12 amethyst 4mm rounds

1 handmade, iridescent blue-glazed ceramic snowflake pendant

1 card of light blue size 6 silk beading cord w/attached needle

2 sterling silver knot cups

1 sterling silver lobster clasp

1 sterling silver 4mm jump ring

1 sterling silver extender chain

Fabric cement

Tools:

Scissors

Crimping Pliers

Knotting Tweezers

Chain Nose Pliers

Instructions:

1: Remove all the cord from the card. Stretch a small section. Repeat for the entire cord.

2: Tie a double overhand knot at the end of cord opposite the needle. Trim. Dab knot with glue. Let dry. String 1 knot cup and close over the knot using crimping pliers. Attach the knot cup to a jump ring that attaches to the lobster clasp.

3: Tie an overhand knot. String 1 pearl and form an overhand knot. Repeat 23 times. String 1 amethyst and form an overhand knot. Repeat 5 times.

4: Form a lark’s head knot on the pendant. Snug the lark’s head knot against the last overhand knot. Working from left to right across the top of the pendant, form 4 half-hitch knots. Repeat step 3, reversing the knotting and stringing sequence.

5: String a knot cup through the bottom; form a double overhand knot inside the knot cup. Trim. Dab with glue. Let dry. Close knot cup and attach to the chain extender.

Resources:

Snowflake Pendant: Clayworks by Lisa Boucher. 

For more jewelry project ideas, check out my book: Bohemian-Inspired Jewelry.

Erin Siegel is a jewelry designer, beading instructor and co-author of the jewelry book, Bohemian-Inspired Jewelry: 50 Designs Using Leather, Ribbon and Cords. To find out more, visit her blog: Erin Siegel Jewelry.  

On the 12th Day of Christmas: Flaking Out

"Oh the weather outside is frightful

but the fire is so delightful

and since we've no place to go

let it snow, let it snow, let it snow..."

 

I have to confess: I was inspired by this post on the Vintaj blog that shows a filigree snowflake necklace created with the six-petaled filigree they offer. I love working with Vintaj products but have a hard time with the filigrees because I always think that I have to wrap them around something. This picture tutorial slideshow will have you exploring the possibilities of filigree in ways that don't involve wrapping something. Grab a cup of cocoa {with extra marshmallows!} and enjoy!

Materials:

Filigree - 6 petaled flower

assorted beads, caps, head pins, jump rings, chain, clasps

Tools:

pliers, heat tool, oil pastels, screw hole punch, Renaissance Wax

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This free slideshow design personalized with Smilebox Erin Prais-Hintz writes about all things that inspire her at Treasures Found::Inspiration Is Everywhere. Her jewelry designs are one-of-a-kind made one-at-a-time. She collects quotes and dust and invites you to send her your favorite (quote - not dust!) to enjoytheday@tesoritrovati.com. Check out her brand spankin' new website at Tesori Trovati.