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Kristal Wick's Toes in the Sand Necklace, Contemporary Wire Jewelry. Making Chain, Chain Making , Forging, Forging Jewelry, Jewelry Forging. This necklace was inspired by a picture of pelicans I took on Grand Lake, OK.

Toes in the Sand Necklace

by Kristal Wick
  • Category: Contemporary
  • Technique(s): Chain Making, Forging
  • Skill Level: Beginner
This necklace was inspired by a picture of pelicans I took on Grand Lake, OK. Making your own chain is a wonderful skill to have in your tool kit. Change the color or gauge of wire and you have an entirely different look. This chain is quick and simple. Use a two tone pallet like I did or use a dozen colors for a fun variety. This chain also looks great without a focal and is very lightweight so you could layer more than one chain easily.

Materials

12 Gauge Pink Enameled Aluminum Wire - 40FT
H13-Q12-39FT
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $8.97
  • Gold Club Price: $6.73
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12 Gauge Gold Enameled Aluminum Wire - 40FT
H14-D12-40FT
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $8.97
  • Gold Club Price: $6.73
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Sterling Silver Jump Ring Open (.030) 20ga. 9mm - Pack of 10
K11-30
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $4.26
  • Gold Club Price: $3.20
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Brass Circle with Hole, 24 Gauge, 1/2 Inch, Pack of 6
MET-400.34
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
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  • Price: $2.57
  • Gold Club Price: $1.93
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Tools

WireJewelry - Ultimate Wire-Pliers Jewelry Pliers with Case, Set of 5
G15-20
  • G15-20
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $170.72
  • Gold Club Price: $128.04
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20 X 15 Inch Padded Work Mat
MAT-620.00
  • MAT-620.00
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
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  • Price: $14.95
  • Gold Club Price: $11.21
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Wubbers Square Mandrel Pliers - 4 Plier Set
G15-17
  • G15-17
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $149.95
  • Gold Club Price: $112.46
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Checkered / Wide Pinstripe Texturing Hammer
HAM-460.01
  • HAM-460.01
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $19.97
  • Gold Club Price: $14.98
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Steel Block--Deluxe Hardened Steel
DAP-525.50
  • DAP-525.50
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
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  • Price: $18.97
  • Gold Club Price: $14.23
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5 inch Plato Slim Flush Cutters for Wire Working or Beading - Pack of 1
G35-3
  • G35-3
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
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  • Price: $11.95
  • Gold Club Price: $8.96
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Stamp Set, 27 Pieces, Fancy Lucida, Lowercase Letters
PUN-208.95
  • PUN-208.95
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $97.60
  • Gold Club Price: $73.20
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Instructions
Step 1
Using the 12g wire directly from the spool, wrap one wire end around the square Wubbers medium pliers jaw (the smaller one) 10-12 times. Repeat these steps for the other wire spool/color using the square Wubbers small pliers.
Kristal Wick's Toes in the Sand Necklace - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Making Chain, Chain Making , Forging, Forging Jewelry, Jewelry Forging, custom chain necklace
Step 2
Remove the coil from the jaw and compress by squishing it with your fingers. Using a flush cutter, cut down the middle of all the wraps one at a time to get a nice, clean cut.
Kristal Wick's Toes in the Sand Necklace - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Making Chain, Chain Making , Forging, Forging Jewelry, Jewelry Forging, custom chain necklace
Step 3
Using the texture hammer and block, gently hammer each jump ring. Reshape if needed to square up the jump ring.
Kristal Wick's Toes in the Sand Necklace - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Making Chain, Chain Making , Forging, Forging Jewelry, Jewelry Forging, custom chain necklace
Step 4
Gently open a pink jump ring and insert 2 gold jump rings. Add another pink jump ring to the end and repeat this until you have your desired length. I made my necklace long enough to fit over my head so I don't need to attach a clasp.
Kristal Wick's Toes in the Sand Necklace - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Making Chain, Chain Making , Forging, Forging Jewelry, Jewelry Forging, custom chain necklace
Step 5
Connect both necklace ends to your focal using a large jump ring.
Kristal Wick's Toes in the Sand Necklace - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Making Chain, Chain Making , Forging, Forging Jewelry, Jewelry Forging, custom chain necklace

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