Fabricated Geometric Necklace

After making my Easy Cuff Bracelet, I realized I need a necklace to go with it. So, I created this Fabricated Geometric Necklace using many of the same techniques.

You’ll need:
1"x1" 24-22 gage sterling sheet
sterling chain
8mm hematite bead
clear AB crystal bead
3" 18-20 gage round sterling wire
anvil
ball peen hammer
raw hide hammer
jeweler’s files
round nosed pliers
flat nosed pliers
flexible shaft w/drill bit

1. First, cut a 1"x1" piece of sterling sheet. 24 - 22 gage works well. It should be in the shape of a square.

2. File all around the square to ensure it will not cut the wearer.

3. Next, drill a hole in one corner of the square. File the hole a little using a round file.

4. Texture the piece with the ball peen hammer and anvil as the with the cuff bracelet.

5. Flatten the piece, if necessary, using the raw hide hammer on the anvil.

6. Now wrap the wire around the round nosed pliers to make a loop and insert it through the hole in the square plate.

7. Using the round nosed and flat nosed pliers, wrap the wire around itself. (Remember the bead and wire chain technique?)

8. Add on the hematite and crystal bead.

9. Add another loop at the end using the same technique as in step 7.

10. Now, just add the pendant to your chain.

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