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A project from Issue 4 (Mar/Apr 2006) Peyote Issue
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Simple Fibula
by Dottie Hoeschen

An assortment of interesting beads, & a few quick twists with pliers is all it takes to make a these unique pins that look like expensive boutique treasures.

Materials needed to make one 2 to 3 inch pin:

12 inches 18 or 20 g. sterling silver wire, half hard
24 inches 24g. sterling silver wire
An odd number of assorted beads ranging in size from 4mm to 12 mm
Select a large central focal bead and add more beads until pin is desired size

Tools: chain nose pliers, round nose pliers, wire cutters, & metal file

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