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Heishi Dazzler Set

The fine detailed appearance of the Heishi bracelet and earrings set is sure to dazzle! Looks intricate, but looks can be deceiving...

Materials List

Tools Needed:

  • Pliers for Wire Wrapping
  • Wire Nippers
  • Crimper

* Optional Silver Crimp Covers (2)
** Finished bracelet measures 7 1/4".  If you desire a longer length, additional product will be necessary.


The following TierraCast findings were used:

  • 4mm Beaded Cap (10)
  • Spiral & Beads 1:5 (2)
  • SS Angle Ear Wire w/Loop (1 pair)
  • Kenyan Silver Plate (22)
  • 6mm Beaded Heishi (22)
  • 5mm Star Spacer Silver (22)
  • 4mm Beaded Heishi Silver (22)
  • 4mm Round Roccoco Silver (11)
  • Bar & Ring Clasp Ant. Silver (1 set)
  • Silver Headpins (10)
  • 4mm Bicone Austrian Crystals (20)
  • 10" Silver Beading Wire
  • Silver Crimps (2)

 

Instructions

Difficulty Rating :: Medium

Bracelet Instructions:
Begin by attaching Toggle Bar to one end of beading wire using crimp and crimp tool.  Begin stringing (1) Kenyan, (1) 6mm Beaded Heishi, (1) 5mm Star Spacer, (1) 4mm Beaded Heishi, (1) 4mm Roccoco Bead, (1) 4mm Beaded Heishi, (1) 5mm Star Spacer, (1) 6mm Beaded Heishi, (1) Kenyan, (1) Bicone Crystal, (1) Kenyan.  Repeat 9 more times (or to desired length).  String Crimp Bead onto wire, then through the Toggle Ring and back through the crimp.  Crimp the bead and add the crimp cover if you choose.  Snip extra wire.

Earrings Instructions:
Add (1) Beaded Cap to headpin, then (1) Crystal Bicone wire wrap through a hole in the Spiral and Beads 5:1 and wrap the end to secure.  Repeat with 4 more crystals.  Open the wire loop on the earring and attach the Spiral and Bead piece.  Close to secure.  Repeat for second earring.

Enlarged Images:
Heishi Earrings Heishi Earrings
Heishi Necklace Heishi Necklace



 

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