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Wine Glass Charm

Wine Glass CharmThe creator of this piece says: These are easy to make and make great gifts. Most people really like them. You will need:
  1. Fringe Beads - about 40 or 50 per charm in the varying colors of grapes (purple, blue, green, gold, red, etc.).

  1. Leaf Beads - 2 per charm approximately 10 mm (you can also use leaf pendant style beads where the hole goes through the top of the leaf but I prefer a length wise hole)
  2. Very flexible wire, thin enough to go through the bead holes but strong enough to hold a curve, in a natural stem color (green, bronze, gold, etc.)
  3. Toe ring memory wire
  4. End Beads (half drilled) and a strong glue
  5. A pair of round nosed pliers.
  6. Wire cutters
String 40 or more fringe beads on your flexible wire. Firmly hold the ends of the 2 wires together, where the beads end. Grasp the top of the beaded wire and simply twist, wrapping thicker at the top and continue until a spiral is formed (like a tornado).

Twist the end wires around each other and around the memory wire. Add the leaves and, using your round nosed pliers, wrap the ends of the wires into a coil.

Finish the memory wire by gluing on the end beads or bend the wire into a tight circle with your round nosed pliers.

About the Artist: Kathy Rutiman

I started making jewelry about 7 years ago in response to a ever growing Christmas gift list. I had over 30 employees, mostly woman. Jewelry was usually likes by most and it was easy to wrap and transport.

After giving a friend her wedding jewelry as a gift, I discovered that I really liked making wedding jewelry and accessories just because the crystals and pearls are just so beautiful. My web site tends to lean slightly in that direction.

In addition, I've acquired an autoimmune disease and, with the progressively worsening symptoms, I had to retire early. Making jewelry keeps me sane.

View Kathy Rutiman's website at Body Rocks - Handmade Crystal and Pearl Jewelry.

Other Pieces by this Artist

Memories Bracelet
Classic Illusion Pearl Necklace

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