Making a sparkling pin for the holidays
December 18, 2007 by Cyndi Lavin
Filed under Bead Stringing, Beading, Mixed Media, Technique Tuesday, Tutorials & Techniques, Wearable Art, Wire
Technique Tuesday!
The pin that I showed you yesterday, Elegant Sparkles, is really easy to make, especially if you start with a pre-formed pin with drop loops. It’s certainly possible to fabricate your own pin, or to twist one up with sterling silver wire, but if time is limied and you’d like to make some fast a easy gifts for the holidays, starting with a pre-made pin form is NOT cheating. Really. It isn’t.
I got my pin form from Rings & Things. Besides that, I used a couple of Bali silver beads, vintage rhinestone ball beads, and several different sizes of vintage crystals with an aurora borealis finish. You will also need silver-colored beading wire, size #1 and #2 silver crimps, and a couple of tools: wire cutters, flat nose pliers, and a ruler. That’s about it!
Hi Cyndi,
Just happened by! LOVE this pin…thanks for sharing and I sure hope to make one as well. Really cute!!
Happy Holidays!!!
Betzie
Thank you, Betzie! You too
Fast and easy, that’s the way we like our projects at this time of the year LOL!!
What is the name of this most adorable pin form? I looked at Rings & Things but didn’t find it. I love it!!!
Hi Anne, here’s the link
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Just beautiful!
Beautiful but simple
Thank you, Michele and Meg! It’s so easy to change the colors that you pick too…one for every season? LOL!