Generic craft wire has been replaced with brown craft wire to add warmth and champagne and turquoise beads deliver the perfect amount of earthy tones. This is great project for the beginner wireworker. And as you can see, this piece is full of charm and delight...surely equal to pieces found in your local boutique.
Finished Size: 22"
Required Materials: 3 g smoky topaz ABX2 size 11° seed beads, 6 dark bronze size 6° seed beads, 1 light smoky topaz AB 8mm crystal round, 9 green Picasso 9mm fire-polished rounds, and 5 lavender 10mm vintage fire-polished rounds.
Tools: Wire cutters, 2 pairs of chain- or flatnose pliers, round-nose pliers, crimping pliers, and 3 bead stops.
Originally Published: Stringing, Winter 2009