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Getting Started
Napkin rings are a beautiful addition to any table setting. This pearl and wire rendition is easy to make and will bring a touch of glamour to your table.
Skill Level
- Beginner
Materials (makes one ring)
- 28-gauge silver craft wire
- 10 white glass pearls, 1⁄8" (3 mm)
- 5 white glass pearls, 1⁄4" (6 mm)
- 19 white glass pearls, 5⁄16" (8 mm)
- 11 clear seed beads, size 6˚
- 4 mother-of-pearl leaf-shaped pendants, 1⁄2" x 1⁄2" (1.3 x 1.3 cm)
- 5 mother-of-pearl oval pendants, 1-1⁄8" x 1" (2.8 x 2.5 cm)
Tools
- Measuring tape
- Wire cutters
Techniques: Wire Twists
To makle this project, you need to know how to make wire twists. Wire twists are an essential technique for many beading projects. To begin a clean, professional-looking twist, make a loop by crossing the wire ends or wrapping the wire around a base. Arrange the wires so they make a V shape. Grasp the wire at the crossing point, and twist the loop, not the wire ends. The resulting twist should look like a rope, with even twists for both wires (see figure 1).
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