Zipper pull with wolf head and beaded cord: stainless steel wolf head and tiger’s eye hardware

Pair the Wolf Head charm with two tiger’s eye beads to create this zipper pull.

Level: suitable for those familiar with the basics of jewelry making · Estimated time: 35 minutes · Yield: one piece.

What you need

The main component of this design: Stainless Steel Charm - Wolf Head. The quantities listed are for the finished piece, not for the entire strand or pack sold.

• 2 beads from the Tiger’s Eye Bead Strand (8 mm).
• 1 decorative charm: Stainless Steel Charm - Wolf Head.
• 2 pieces of 8 cm flexible wire, 0.4 mm diameter, compatible with the bead holes, to string the two beads using crimped loops.
• 6 silver-colored 4 mm jump rings.
• 1 mini lobster clasp suitable for a zipper pull.
• 30 cm of 0.5 mm waxed polyester cord to hold the decorative group.

Tools

Two flat-nose pliers with smooth jaws, one round-nose pliers, one metal-cutting pliers, a bead mat, and a ruler. Scissors.

Before you begin

The quantities listed correspond exactly to the design shown. Check the size on a temporary assembly before finishing. If you change the number of beads, you will create a different design from the one shown on the cover.

Test each component on the wire you have selected: the outer diameter of a bead does not indicate the size of its hole. Prepare the components on a bead mat and follow the instructions for the wires and finishes. The supplies without links must be gathered separately.

Step-by-step instructions

1. String the two stones

For each stone, thread the wire through its hole and create a crimped loop at each end. Cut each end and fold it back against the wire.

2. Prepare the charm

If the charm’s hole is open, form a two-loop link with compatible flexible wire. The design must remain visible from the front, without wire covering the image.

3. Form the pendant

Assemble a vertical line: one stone, the charm, then the second stone. Connect the loops with closed jump rings, edge to edge.

4. Attach the holder

Thread the cord through the holder’s ring and through the top loop of the decorative line. Secure with a double knot to form a small 3 cm loop. Secure the ends according to the cord’s instructions.

5. Check the finish

Check the connections and the stability of the holder. The decorative group should move freely. For the keychain, the keys are attached directly to the split ring; they do not hang from the group of stones.

The finishing touch

Check the number of beads before closing: 2 tiger’s eye beads. The knots and connections should remain discreet and not restrict the movement of the stones.

Your finished piece

Check each connection with a gentle tug. Run a piece of fabric over the metal parts: no points should catch. Wipe the stones with a soft cloth and keep the wires away from household cleaning products.

Find the components used: Tiger’s Eye Bead Strand (8 mm). Charm: Stainless Steel Charm - Wolf Head. Natural stones vary in shade from one bead to another.

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