Transform your bead caps into an incredible focal piece with a simple metal punch. Who knew making such a unique piece of jewelry would be so easy? The detail is fabulous, from the out-of–the-ordinary bead cap focal point to the gold and pearl double strand, there is so much to love!
Required Materials: (a)114 silver-lined pink size 11° seed beads (b) 8 total olivine, light peach, khaki, and silk 4mm crystal bicones (c) 10 total peach, burgundy, light green, bronze, and antique brass (d) 5–6mm crystal pearls (e) 1 cream rose 6mm crystal pearl (f) 1 cream rose 8mm crystal pearl.
Tools Needed: 2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers, round-nose pliers, wire cutters, 2-hole metal punch, and crimping pliers.
Originally Published: Stringing, Spring 2010