Project Ideas

Copper Meets Turquoise

Beautifully bright turquoise and copper create a fantastic piece(s!) of art for your ears and neckline.

Materials List

Tools Needed:

  • Needle Nose Pliers
  • Bead Crimpers
  • Wire Nippers

* Materials list is based on a finished length of approx. 17 1/2".  If you choose to make a longer necklace, additional product will be required.


TierraCast Findings:

  • 7mm Beaded Spacer (2)
  • Antique Copper Crimp (2)
  • Niobium Ear Wire w/Loop (1 pair)
  • Bali Toggle Clasp (1 set)
  • 6mm Beaded Heishi (22)
  • 4mm Beaded Cap (2)
  • 2" Copper Headpins (2)
  • 3mm Copper Antique Bead (46)
  • Medium Pieces of Turquoise (20-24)
  • Beading Wire (approx. 20"-26")

Instructions

Difficulty Rating :: Medium

Necklace Instructions:
Begin by attaching the beading wire to one end of Bali Toggle Ring using a crimp bead.  Begin stringing necklace by adding a 3mm Copper Antique Bead, a 6mm Beaded Heishi, a 3mm Copper Antique Bead and a Turquoise Bead.  Repeat 20 more times (or to deired length of necklace) ending with a 3mm Copper Antique Bead.
String end through a crimp bead and then through the Bali Toggle Bar and finally back through the crimp bead.  Crimp and snip extra wire.

Earrings Instructions:
Take one Copper Headpin and add (1) 4mm Beaded Cap, (1) Turquoise Stone, (1) 7mm Beaded Spacer and (1) 3mm Copper Antique Bead.  Loop the top and open the ear wire to attach and close.  Repeat for second earring.

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