

   Treasures of the Nile Necklace & earrings by Westrim Crafts


2 Med. "You Bead It" Strands (#22712)
1 Lg. "You Bead It" Strand (22812)
lS 6mm Round Gold Metallic Beads (18208)
2 pkgs. 1mm Brown Synthetic Leather Cord (850)
      (1 pc. 40", 2 pcs. 36")
11 2" Gold Head Pins (5821/4)
2  2" Gold Eae Wires (#5817/4)
2  Gold Fishhook Earwires (#5250/4)
2  Gold Crimps (#5183/4)
2  Gola 6mm Jump Rings (5903/4)
1  Gold Lobster Claw Clasp (#5631/4)
Craft Glue
Scissors
Jewelry Pliers (#PC10 and #PC92)

NOTE:
  The holes on these beads may be slightly obstructed.
  Use a pushpin or T-pin to open holes. Beads are held
  in place along cording by tying knots.

INSTRUCTION: NECKLACE

1. To make a necklace bead drop, string 1 large and 6 small
   gold beads onto a headpin (see photo). Bend end of pin to
   form a loop (ill. 1). Repeat for a total of 6 bead drops.

2. To make a "leaf" drop, place 1 "leaf" bead and 1 small gold
   bead onto a headpin. Bend end to form a loop (ill. 1).
   Repeat for a total of 3 drops.

3. Stiffen ends of cord with a small amount of craft glue.
   Allow to dry and trim cord ends to a sharp point.

4. Prepare beads arrd drops for each strand as shown in photo.

5. Identify the group of beads that center on each strand.
   String the appropriate beads onto each strand and tie a
   knot at both ends of each bead group.

6. Allowing 1" of straight card between knots orr longest strand,
   (2" on middle strand and 2 1/2" on shortest strand) string remaing
   beads and knot cord as shown in photo.

7. Lay strands on table. On each side, bring the 3 strand ends together.
   Apply glue to cord ends. Lay cord ends into crimp (ill. 2). Use pliers to
   close crimp to securely hold ends.

 8. Assemble clasp, crimps and jump rings as shown. Use pliers to close
    securely.

INSTRUCTIONS: EARRINGS

1. String a gold bead and flat disk; bead onto headpin. Finish end to
   form a loop. Securely close loop around loap of eye pin.

2. String "teardrop" bead and gold bead onto eyepin and finish end to
   form a loop.

3. Enclose earwire loop in eyepin loop (see photo).

4. Repeat steps #1 to #3 for second earring.

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