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Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For the final unit of Junior year, we explored a topic that we were passionate about but didn’t have much experience in. In English, we studied many lyrical essays written by different authors before writing our own. In Digital Media, we learned how to use virtual instruments in Pro Tools to create original music. In Design, I explored jewelry making and made a matching set of a necklace and earrings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We started by brainstorming different ideas for topics we were curious and wanted to learn more about. Since we had less than 3 weeks to work on this project, we had to be realistic choose something short. I debated many ideas but ultimately settled on jewelry making because when I was little, I used to make rainbow loom and string friendship bracelets. For this project, I wanted to go more into depth and create something more professional looking, so I decided to create a necklace and matching pair of earrings. I wanted to use purple crystal beads and silver charms to create a magical and enchanting feel.<\/p>\n\n\n

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original sketch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

I started off by making the earrings since they were simpler than the necklace, so I figured it would be easier to learn the basics. I slid two beads onto each head pin (small piece of pre-cut wire) and made a loop on either end using pliers. Then I attached a earring hook on one loop and a star charm on the other loop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the necklace, I also created a “chain” of crystal beads using the same technique as before and connecting the different head pins with jump rings. I also cut sections of the silver necklace chain to use to hang different charms from the crystal bead chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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earring in progress<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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necklace in progress<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Click on the images to expand them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Final Production<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here is what the final product looks like!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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the necklace and earring set!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n
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my friend modeling the necklace<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Here is the presentation we had to create as well:<\/p>\n\n\n\n