Make a golden snitch necklace!

There are a few ways to do this, but I'm going to show you the way I did it, which is fancy in every way.

AIN'T NO DROOPY SNITCH WINGS HERE YA'LL

I'm also happy to report that I do have a small batch of these up for sale on etsy in case you can't find the parts or you want it quick. Depending on how they do, I'll be posting more. I also have some smaller beads that I'll make tiny ones out of at some point.

Want to buy a necklace? I've got them for sale in my etsy store! Check out making jiggy to see the latest version. :D

Step 1 What you need:

• 20 mm gold filigree bead, hollow, openings on two ends - check etsy if you can't find any locally
• 12 inches of 18 gauge silver wire, preferably sterling silver or plated
• chain of choice
• jump rings
• closures
• small jeweler's pliers, one flat, one rounded/straight circlip (you can buy these at most craft/bead stores)

I've included a close ups of the bead to give you a better idea of what to look for. :)

Also important to note - I bought my chain in bulk and cut it to size. 16-18 inches of chain seems to be a good length for this necklace!

Comments

[diylesson]

Hi jessy! I've featured your golden snitch necklace. Here is the link: http://www.handmade-jewelry-club.com/2011/12/free-tutorial-for-golden-snitch.html

Cheers!

[MammaMaeve]

What Fun! this was a quick and easy piece especially with the measurements given! I used a 12 mm vintage fillagree I had rattlin around off an old necklace and 20 gauge silver over copper Darice Craft wire (on 40% off sale at JoAnns). I lightly hammered it at the center of the wing tops and added an additional loop to the outside at the tip of the wing (where the chain attaches) to keep the chain from migrating around.

I am trying to shape up some flyer brooms out of the wire for connecitng components to simple curb chain and that is a bit of fun too. Thanks for posting the tutorial! well done pictures and instructions. Even easy for this old granny to follow :)

[tomman]

this is what i did i kninda like the glas bead (also i couldnt find a fillagree bead lol
thanks for the ible'

[cmpfxdesign]

oops, the email is [e-mail]

[cmpfxdesign]

Hello Tommam, i am cmpfxdesign. My family and i aquired 3 large storeage contaiiners filled with vintage beads and jewelry accessories. We have many fillagree beads and lots more. if interested, just info or more, send me an email [e-mail]

[AussieAnglerGal]

so cute!!!

[Sicy]

Love it so much!I'll try it later!!!have to find the bead first!

[volson]

AMAZING! I love this so much. Thanks for sharing!

[enatti]

Awesome, love the creativity!

[Oscelot]

In addition to searching for beads on etsy, I'd highly suggest looking at www.firemountaingems.com . I've used them forever, and they have the biggest stock I've ever seen. For srs, this is the place *other bead stores* order from. Love the design!

[Fishy Face]

So great. Nice work

[yngla]

How cute!

[jessyratfink]

Thank you!

[cbonk1]

That's a clever and beautiful necklace! It makes me want to run out to Michael's right now to see if they have materials!

[KwartzKitten]

This is so unbelievably adorable, a perfect elegant Harry Potter look. I'm gonna make this first chance I get!

[bryan3141]

Very pretty...and, once you have the wings down, it wouldn't be THAT much harder to add a triangle body and WHAM, you have a christmas angel necklace......

[iceng]

You must know someone from Hogwarts.
Very cool Snitch.

[jessyratfink]

All the Weasleys!
And thank you. :)

[sunshiine]

Beautiful Jessy! Just beautiful!

[jessyratfink]

Thank you very much! :)

[BrittLiv]

Ahhh, when I read about it in the forum I hoped, that you would show us how to make the bead. Beautiful necklace nonetheless.

[jessyratfink]

Sadly I'm not that advanced in jewelry making yet. I am worried about what will happen when I run out of my current stock though... I'll have to get creative! :D

[jgafford]

Where did you get the bead?

[jessyratfink]

General Bead in San Francisco - I actually bought out their stock of them!

You can find similar ones on etsy, like these: http://www.etsy.com/listing/49436116/golden-round-filigree-beads-20mm-12-pcs?ref=sr_gallery_5&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=20mm+filigree+bead&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_page=2&ga_search_type=supplies&ga_facet=supplies

[Jayefuu]

Very nice. The rounded pliers look a lot like straight circlip pliers, might help people find them easier since those are available from most maplin stores.

[Kiteman]

Craft stores (eg Hobbycraft) sell them in the jewellery/beading section.

[jessyratfink]

Thank you! I'll add the name to the materials list. :)