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These instructions will give you a wrap bracelet that is 6.5 inches. To adjust the length, modify the length of the leather cord and chain accordingly.
- Please watch our video: How to Use the Vintaj BIGkick with Etching and Embossing Dies.
- From what you learned in the video, place the guitar pick stamping into the die. Choose the section of the die that you would like to emboss on the guitar pick. I used a section just above center of the die (see photo for reference).
- Run it through the machine. Remove the stamping from the die.
- Use the Vintaj Relief Block on both sides of the stamping to bring out the shiny brass.
- To make the letters you will repeat the above process. I have used three blanks, but you can use all six or purchase additional blanks for you words or name.
- Next, using a paint brush dab on Vintaj Patina to the front of the guitar pick stamping. Quickly wipe off any excess with a paper towel. You may add more or less patina to achieve your desired effect. Repeat on the other side of the stamping. I used cobalt on half and verdigris on the other half to give it an aged look. I repeated this on both sides (see photo for reference).
- Take one headpin and string on one gemstone bead, make a simple wire loop. Repeat this step for three more gemstones.
- Cut off 14 inches of leather cord and 16 inches of chain. Thread the leather through the chain skipping every other chain link. Allow the chain to twist and curve with the leather.
- Attach the foldover cord ends to each end of the leather cord.
- Open the large jump ring that comes with the clasp and attach it to one end of the clasp, one end of the chain and the foldover cord end attached to the leather. Close the jump ring. Repeat this on the other side without attaching the clasp.
- Lay the bracelet out in front of you and moving from the left hand side using the smaller jump rings, move 2 about inches and attach one gemstone simple wire loop to the chain.
- Move about 1 inch and attach the guitar pick. Move about 1/2 inch and attach another gemstone. Move about 3 inches and attach a gemstone. Move about 4 inches and attach the three blanks with the letters on. Attach them on every other link moving to the left (you may need to adjust this step if you have additional letters). Move about another 1/2 inch and add the final gemstone bead.
- Wrap it around your wrist and you're all done!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
- CHA-10065 - Vintaj Natural Brass 8.5x6.5mm Slender Oval Chain - Sold By The Foot
Project uses 16 Inches. You will need 2 packages.
- PND-7371 - Vintaj Natural Brass Altered Blank Stamping Guitar Pick 31x26.5mm (2)
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
- FJR-5352 - Vintaj Natural Brass Jump Rings 5.25mm Open 18 Gauge (20)
Project uses 8 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- CHY-2010 - Genuine Leather Cord, Round 2mm, By the Yard, Cyclamen
Project uses 14 Inches. You will need 1 package.
- PND-7067 - Vintaj Natural Brass Rustic Altered Blank Square Pendants 10mm (6)
Project uses 3 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FHP-2720 - Vintaj Natural Brass, Paddle Head Pins 1 Inch Long 21 Gauge Thick, 12 Pieces
Project uses 4 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FCR-1445 - Antiqued Brass Foldover 3mm Cord Ends For Ribbon
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- SPGO-08001 - Blue Goldstone Gemstone Beads, Round 8mm, 15 Inch Strand, Blue Shimmer
Project uses 4 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FCL-9054 - Vintaj Natural Brass 13mm Bracelet Fold-Over Clasp / Jump Ring Set (2 Sets)
Project uses 1 Set. You will need 1 package.
- XTL-9064 - Vintaj Patina Opaque Permanent Ink - Cobalt Blue - 0.5 Ounce Bottle
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
- XTL-9073 - Vintaj Patina Opaque Permanent Ink - Verdigris Teal - 0.5 Ounce Bottle
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
RECOMMENDED TOOLS:- XTL-1200 - Sizzix BIGkick Die Cut Machine - Vintaj Special Edition - Cut, Emboss, And Etch!
- XTL-09370 - Vintaj DecoEmboss Die, For Sizzix Bigkick Machine - Uppercase Typewriter
- XTL-1243 - Vintaj DecoEmboss Die For Sizzix Bigkick Machine - India Archway
- XTL-880 - ICE Resin, Angled Paint Brushes for ICED Enamels & Paper Sealant, 6 Pack
- XTL-5260 - Beadsmith Fold Over Crimping Pliers For Leather & Suede Findings
- XTL-5600 - Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - Wire/Soft Flex
- XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
- XTL-5514 - Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
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