Pod Lariat Necklace Project Download

Description

The pods in this project are formed using a dapping block, followed by twisting and crimping with chain-nose pliers. The look of this piece is organic and features mixed metals that have texture and patina. You can use semi-precious beads and pearls, or any other stones that strike your fancy. There are templates for the shape or you can experiment with your own.

Finished Size: Finished size depends on your preference, but you will begin with: 24-gauge copper sheet, 3″ x 3″; 20-gauge sterling silver wire, 8″; 24-gauge copper wire, 6″; Copper chain, 32″
Required Materials:

• 24-gauge head pins, plain or balled on the ends, 10
• Beads for the center of the pods (this project uses oval-shaped nugget beads 12mm-14mm)
• Beads for the dangles (this project uses 6mm-8mm freshwater pearls)
• Beads for the connectors between the chain and pod (this project uses 8mm oblong freshwater pearls)

Tools: Dapping block and punches; Metal shears; Fine tip permanent marker; Texture hammers; Butane torch; Solder tweezers; Soldering surface (kiln brick or
charcoal block); Flush cutters; Chain-nose pliers; Round-nose pliers; Hole punch pliers, size 1.25mm-1.8mm; File; Ruler; Plastic or rawhide mallet; Fine steel wool; Liver of sulfur; Pro polish pad or tumbler with steel shot.
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Originally Published: Easy Metal Jewelry, 2015 (Interweave 2015).