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Tuesday 2 June 2009

TWR001 Wired Cluster Pendant Necklace Tutorial

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Work Room chat:
I've decided to reopen my Etsy store. It's still under construction though. I've just done with the store banner and have yet to list anything.

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My first written tutorial! =D




This necklace is constructed with the wired cluster pendant as the focal and then building the necklace by stringing beads onto tiger tail. This tutorial is done in two parts. Part I; Step 1 - 17 focuses on the step by step instruction for the construction of the cluster pendant. Part II; Step 18 to 25 gives a pictorial explanation on the stringing of the necklace onto the tiger tail.





The centrepiece cluster pendant, although appear to be somewhat freeform and even chaotic to certain extent, is actually done very systematically. What actually gave the chaotic and freeform appearance lies in the use of beads the different shapes and sizes of beads in this otherwise systematically constructed cluster centrepiece.

Basically, this tutorial involves 25 steps illustrated over 55 clear pictures, packed with tips as well as suggestion for a remake in your own style. Pictures are zoomed-in and approximaately 280px X 190px in size.

Anyway, this is not a very difficult project. Something around the intermediate level, maybe? Some of the prerequisite that a beginner would need to know before embarking on this project, if you are up for it, is how to make a loop, wrapped loop and also how to crimp a crimper bead on a tiger tail as well as how to finish off with a bead tip/calotte. The last one can be optional; since this tutorial actually gives you complete freedom to create style of your own despite being a step by step tutorial, including your preference in finishing off the necklace.

No two person will be coming up with the exact same piece from this tutorial. In other words, this tutorial guides you step by step to create the same necklace in your own style.

You will primarily learn the simple twisting method in creating the centrepiece wired cluster pendant.

Tools & materials used:
• 26 ga wire
• 8mm round pearl bead
• 4mm round pearl bead in two colours
• 6-7mm Rice shape freshwater pearl
• Semi-precious gemstone chips
• Tiger tail
• Crimp bead
• Bead tip/calottes (optional)
• Clasp
• Chain nose pliers
• Flush cutter
• Round nose pliers



IMPORTANT NOTICE:
  1. This tutorial is in PDF format and you will require Adobe Acrobat Reader to open them.
  2. File size: 804 KB
  3. The PDF file will be sent to your email address registered with PayPal within 24 hours or less.


PLEASE DO NOT DISTRIBUTE, LEND OR COPY. DO NOT MASS PRODUCE. PLEASE ALWAYS GIVE CREDIT TO THE DESIGNER. THANK YOU FOR RESPECTING DESIGNERS' COPYRIGHT.





nb: Prices may be subjected to change without prior notice.
Malaysian buyers, please contact me by email (atelierworkroom@gmail.com) for quotation in RM and payment by local bank transfer.

This tutorial is also available for purchase for instant download @ de-cors.com


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4 hollers:

Jenny Pong said...

Congrats Wendy for your first tutorial!! All the best with the sales and the new domain!

Wendy Sue said...

Thanks a lot, beb! ;D

Anonymous said...

Hi, Wendy...

How much is the tutorial in RM?

Wendy Sue said...
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