Veneer Pendant

This is part of a series of pendants I have been working on for a little while now.  Its stack laminated veneer that you sand through to show the different layers.  For this one not a ton of tools or materials needed and a lot of the stuff can pretty easily be replaced by something else you have handy 

Materials-  Veneer-? I tend to have a bunch hanging around the house and the shop, but some good contrasting colors really work well in this project.  If you don't have any lying around rockler has a nice bundle of assorted veneers here if you are looking for something specific Berkshire Veneer has a great selection, but you have to order a larger amount Glue-  I like Titebond II or Titebond III, but any carpenters/ alaphatic resin glue will work. Sandpaper- 150 grit, 220, and then 400 sanding sponge finish-  I used a vinyl sanding sealer (Lacquer Base)  and a Pre-Catalyzed Lacquer for a topcoat
Tools
Clamps a couple of flat blocks or clamping pads to sandwich the veneer between handscrew/vise coping saw/scroll saw rasps and files of varying aggression drill  razor blade/veneer saw/ very sharp saw

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Han Solo in Carbonite Pendant from Copper or Silver Metal Clay

Metal clay (sometimes called precious metal clay) can be easily manipulated at home making it perfect for unique and fun jewelry like the Han Solo in Carbonite pendant in this Instructable. Basically, you roll out the clay, form it as you wish, dry it, tidy it up, fire the dried clay piece with a torch, quench it in cool water, tidy it again and finish as desired. 

There are a number of Instructables that illustrate how to make jewelry from polymer clay and then make the plastic look like silver or gold.   This is a fine approach, but for me it's not quite the same as having a piece of metal jewelry.   Fortunately, for a little cash and a small amount of time you can easily make copper or silver jewelry with fairly common tools from metal clay.

So get your Star Wars geek on and make your very own pure copper Han Solo in Carbonite pendant in a few hours. I suggest starting with copper clay because it's a lot cheaper than silver so mistakes are easier on the wallet.  Once you feel comfortable with the copper piece, or if you just feel like jumping right in, you can make one out of silver clay by following essentially the same steps and be the most chic geek on the street.

NOTE – YMMV.  I am not an expert in jewelry making nor am I a metalsmith or metal clay expert.  My formal training in using metal clay comes from a one-day class. I've learned alot from the excellent sources on the internet on how to use metal clay and how to finish pieces.  Some are from Jewelry Making Daily, Art Jewelry Magazine, and Holly Gage.  

SAFETY, SAFETY, SAFETY!  While metal clay seems to be generally viewed as non-toxic, please be careful in its handling, wash your hands, don't use your tools for both food and jewelry making.  Once the piece is dry, you'll likely be generating dust which is probably not so great for your lungs, so wear appropriate protection like a dust mask.  If you follow this Instructable to torch the piece, you'll be using a propane torch.  Fire is dangerous, in case you hadn't heard, so be extremely cautious. If the piece is not completely dry when fired, it might burst/explode, so wear safety glasses.  You'll be making a very, very hot metal piece which will give you a nasty burn if you're not careful.  You'll also be quenching the hot copper piece in water, brushing it with a prickly brass brush, pickling it with acid and if you choose to add a dark patina to finish your piece, you'll be using a solution of Liver of Sulfur which is a stinky chemical.  Wear safety glasses/goggles and protective gloves as appropriate during the torch firing, quenching, pickling and patina process in case things go poof or boom or splash. Be sure you have adequate ventilation for all of the above and dispose of all of your waste thoughtfully.  Whew.

Note: please let me know of any typos/errors/comments so I can continue to improve this Instructable.
I'd also appreciate it if you'd vote for me in the contest. Thanks.

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Faeries Frost Sterling Wire Pendant

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You can make this stunning and elegant snowflake pendant for next winter with beautiful sterling wire, pearls and crystal. Fairies Frost MATERIALS: ...

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1) Make a bundle of wires with two 3” pieces, one 2” piece in the center and 2 more 3” pieces. Tape if you want and make two more of the same. 2) Mark...

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3) Wrap at the marks with 1.5” half-round wires. 4) Continue to make and wrap bundles in this pattern by bending up the 2 outside wires from each fini...

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5) When all the bundles are joined, gently pull the (point) center pieces out about ½” and shape the star frame.

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6) Snap the blue topaz into the snapset and set aside. 7) The star is very delicate at this stage, so handle gently. On every other (3) branches bend ...

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9) On the center wire of these 3 branches, put a 4mm aqua crystal and a large hole pearl on top. Twist and wind the extra wire. On the bottom of this ...

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11) For the remaining 3 branches, twist the outer wires and drop a 6mm aqua crystal on each. Roll towards center and bend at a 45 degree angle. 12) Tw...

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13) On each remaining center wire place three 4mm aqua crystals and one clear AB 6mm crystal on the top. Twist the extra wire and roll in the opposite...

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15) Use about 6”of the 24g round sterling wire to secure the snapset in the middle of the branches. Wind and loop the wire until the snowflake is secu...

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17) Using the 19g round wire, make about a 5mm loop, but don’t close all the way. Attach it to on of the large loops on the branches and close. Loop t...

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19) Bundle two 3” pieces and three 2” pieces of wire alternating long and short pieces. Center everything and wrap with ½” pieces of half-round wire 1...

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23) Bend the bottom wires inward in a curve. Bend the top wires into large loops over a mandrel and finish the ends with small loops. These large loop...

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24) Hook about 1” of the pendant chain over each bottom loop, leaving the rest of the chain dangling. Count links to make sure the two sides are even....

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25) Wrap a tiny loop one end of a ½’ piece of 22g round wire and make a spiral. Add a 4mm AB clear crystal and make a half loop on the other end. Repe...

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26) Attach crystal drops to the chain ends and complete the loops. 27) Finished!

You can make this stunning and elegant snowflake pendant for next winter with beautiful sterling wire, pearls and crystal.

Fairies Frost

MATERIALS:

22g Sq DS Sterling:
2 @ .5”
5 @ 1.5”
9 @ 2”
20 @ 3”

22g Rd DS Sterling
2 @ .5”

19g Rd DS Sterling
1 @ 1”

24g Rd DS Sterling
6-12”

22g Half-Rd DS Sterling
11 @ 1.5”
2@.5”

1 - 5mm Sterling Snapset
1 - 5mm Faceted Blue Topaz

3 - Lg Hole Pearls

9 – 6mm Aqua Swarovski Bicone Crystals
12 – 4mm Clear Swarovski Bicone Crystals
9 – 4mm Aqua Swarovski Bicone Crystals
6 – 4mm Clear AB Swarovski Bicone Crystals
3 – 6mm Clear AB Swarovski Bicone Crystals

4” sterling chain (links must be large enough to accommodate 22g wire.)   Remove these ads by Signing UpStep 1: 1) Make a bundle of wires with two 3” pieces, one 2” piece in the center and 2 more 3” pieces. Tape if you want and make two more of the same.
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