Learn to sculpt lush ferns and vines with chocolate-colored WireLace and Swarovski elements! Step by step instruction provide techniques that give you artistic freedom to freeform sculpt while maintaining the structure of the necklace. Adding to the unique style is an Alacarte Leaf clasp in Ruthenium (gunmetal) which is already set for you with Olivine crystals!
Tools and supplies needed: chainnose or bent chainnose pliers, roundnose pliers, emery board or file, wire cutters, scissors, GS Hypo Cement.
Featured on the cover of BeadStyle Magazine November 2009, Crystal Rhythms is another fabulous kit designed by Linda Hartung of Alacarte Jewelry! This necklace combines three distinct strands that string together to create one harmonious design. Surround your neck with layers of CRYSTALLIZED™ Swarovski Elements Keystone double-holed beads, Simplicity modern cut, Bicones and Crystal Pearls in a chorus of fall tones. The result is a fabulous, undulating score of crystals that drape beautifully on the neck. Finished with CRYSTALLIZED™ "Flamenco" clasp from Alacarte.
Necklace measures 16 1/2" to fit at the base of the necklace and flares out to drape beautifully on the neck/shoulders. Length can be adjusted by simply adding one seedbead to each segment, increasing the length about 5/8". Extra seedbeads included in kit.
Tools and supplies needed: chainnose pliers, crimping pliers, diagonal wire cutters, two-part epoxy (clear-drying all purpose)
This is the silver version of the necklace featured on the cover of BeadStyle Magazine November 2009, Crystal Rhythms is another fabulous kit designed by Linda Hartung of Alacarte Jewelry! This necklace combines three distinct strands that string together to create one harmonious design. Surround your neck with layers of CRYSTALLIZED™ Swarovski Elements Keystone double-holed beads, Simplicity modern cut, Bicones and Crystal Pearls. The result is a fabulous, undulating score of crystals that drape beautifully on the neck. Finished with CRYSTALLIZED™ "Flamenco" clasp from Alacarte.