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This very detailed lesson will show you how to construct my version of an antique key pendant. The techniques taught include coiling, weaving, attaching beads, and making spirals. This little key is only 2 ¼ long and 1 ¼ wide. This is an advanced project that will require some patience to complete but the result will be a romantic pendant worthy of becoming an heirloom.



This tutorial is 33 pages long and contains 96 high resolution photographs. It will be sent to your email in PDF format within 12 hours (usually sooner) of payment.



Materials:

o 12 of 18 ga Round Soft Wire

o 3 of 20 ga Round Soft Wire

o 9 of 28 ga Round Soft Wire

o 24 of 30 ga Round Soft Wire

o Approximately 43 2mm round silver beads

o 8 to10 gemstone beads, 2.5 to 3mm

o 2- 3mm round silver beads

o 1- 3 to 4mm pearl bead

o 1 Jump ring, 16 gauge, 6-8mm ID

Tools:

o Chain nose pliers

o Round nose pliers

o Wire cutters

o Flat nose pliers

o Ruler

o Sharpie Ultra Fine Point marker

o Liver of sulphur

o 0000 steel wool

o Painters tape or other low tack tape

My collection of old skeleton keys that belonged to my grandfather.

Sterling silver, wire, gemstone beads