Owl Nest Necklace Tutorial

Cog Chain Necklace with Stamped Tag Focal

Skill LevelBeginner

TechniqueCold Connections & Metal-Working

Time1-3 Hours

Approximate Size18 1/2 Inches

Owls always look so cute in jewelry. I gave this fun necklace a tiny owl touch on the pendant. I also love the way the chain complements the flower stamps. author signature

With metal stamping, you can be as precise or imprecise as you like. Cynthia created a random stamped pattern filled with flowers and an owl at the center. Thanks to the fun stamped pattern and the added Bicone dangles, the owl looks like he is surrounded by a beautiful nest. You can see more jewelry made with metal stamping techniques in this Artbeads Cafe episode.

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Use the ImpressArt Gardenia design metal stamp, floret design metal stamp, and hootie design metal stamp to decorate the surface of the ImpressArt dog tag pendant silver stamping blank. For help with metal stamping, please see our Metal Stamping Video Tutorial.

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Use the ImpressArt enamel marker to darken the patterns you make on the stamping blank, as shown in the video. Allow to dry and wipe off any excess.

Attach two linked 6mm stainless steel 18 gauge open jump rings to the top of the pendant.

Cut a length of antique silver-plated brass cog chain approximately 8 1/2 inches long. Attach it to the top of the pendant using a jump ring. Repeat on the other side of the necklace. Attach half of the TierraCast antique pewter 1/2-inch Anna's toggle clasp set to each chain end using a jump ring for each.

Slide a Bicone from the 4mm Bicone Monet's Garden Designer Blend onto a 1-inch 24 gauge sterling silver head pin. Make a wrapped loop at the top of the bead. Repeat seven times. Add two Bicones to a head pin and make a wrapped loop at the top of the bead. Repeat two times.

Open the jump ring attaching one length of chain to the pendant. Add five of the single Bicone dangles and one double Bicone dangle. Close the jump ring. Repeat this step on the jump ring at the other side of the pendant using your remaining dangles.

List of Components:
ImpressArt Dog Tag Pendant, Silver Stamping Blank (PEND-1353, qty 1)
6mm Hootie Design Metal Stamp (TOOL-0099, qty 1)
ImpressArt 6mm Gardenia Design Metal Stamp (TOOL-0231, qty 1)
ImpressArt 6mm Floret Design Metal Stamp (TOOL-0230, qty 1)
ImpressArt Stamp Enamel Marker (SUP-0604, qty 1)
4mm Bicone Monet's Garden Designer Blend (ADB0116, qty 1)
Antique Silver-Plated Brass Cog Chain By the Foot (BTF-0728, qty 2)
TierraCast Antique Pewter 1/2-Inch Anna's Toggle Clasp Set (PA-6154, qty 1)
6mm Stainless Steel 18 gauge Open Jump Ring (FIND-1676, qty 6)
1-inch Head Pin, 24 Gauge (Sterling Silver) (SS-HP41, qty 11)

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