Tutorial 013: Ornamental Rectangular Centerpiece

Level: Advanced

Size: 816 Kb, 9 pages, 25 steps

This centerpiece was originally designed to be used in a double strand bracelet, but with a few changes can also be used as a pendant.

The piece is created by connecting two separate elements, similar to the construction used in traditional filigree, but with a lot more detail.

Materials for one centerpiece:

• 16 inches of 16 or 18 ga wire (soft or half-hard)
• 40 to 50 beads, in various shapes, colors and materials, measuring between 4 to 6mm wide. Beads must fit on 24 ga wire.
• Approx. 14 feet of soft 26 or 28 ga wire.
• 2 6mm ornate Bali beads
• 4 2mm Bali cylindrical spacers
• 40 to 50 silver seed beads, measuring 1 to 3mm.
• 2 4mm rose-montees (rhinestones attached to prongs).

Price: US$ 7.00

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