Different shapes and sizes of turquoise mixed with wood, glass, silver, chain, and leather give this piece lots of texture. For a personalized touch, the designer made her own clasp.
Required Materials: Turquoise chips, nuggets, teardrops, lentil, carved ovals, coiled rondelles, heishi spacers, wireguards, crimp tubes, oval chain, leather cord, wire, beading wire, cement. See project for complete list.
Tools Needed: Chain-nose pliers, round-nose pliers, flush cutters, chasing hammer, bench block, crimping pliers. Finished size: 17???" (shortest strand). See project for complete list.
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Originally Published: Stringing, Winter 2007