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Step 1:
Start by assembling the Pendant:
- Pearl
- 2mm Silver Round
- Siam Heart
- 2mm Silver Round
- Pearl on each headpin
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Step 2:
Attach each headpin to the loops on the Heart Dangle by twisting the
end of the headpin into a loop, attaching it to the dangle and wrapping the ends around. Place a Jumpring
through the top loop of the Dangle. Pendant is now ready to be strung.
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Step 3:
Snip two pieces of Beadalon 16" in length (or however long you want the necklace to be)
and attach each end to one end of the Heart Toggle with micro crimps.
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Step 4:
String a Siam Heart on one strand, Chinese Rondell on the other, Pearl through both strands,
Chinese Rondell through one strand, Siam Heart through both, Pearl through one strand, and a
Pink Heart through both. Make sure the Hearts are facing the same direction and pointing towards
the center of the necklace.
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Step 5:
Repeat this pattern two more times, until you get to the middle of the necklace.
String a 4mm Silver Round followed by the Pendant we made in first two steps, and
another Silver Round. This will help keep the Pendant in place.
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Step 6:
Repeat the same process for stringing the remainder of the necklace,
except go in reverse. Make sure all Hearts are facing the same direction and
are pointing towards the center of the necklace. Repeat the pattern three times.
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Step 7:
Finish off the strands by using a micro crimp and attaching them to the other
side of the Heart Toggle. Tuck the remaining length of the strand into the beads.
You're finished!
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Try using this technique with other bead themes, such as leaves,
flowers or teardrops. Or use a different color of Beadalon such as
Gold or Jet for a different effect.
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