Retired - Desert Shores Bracelet

Note: Components and tools listed within this INSTRUCTIONS box and the printer-friendly PDF, if available, may have been discontinued since this project was published. Refer to the PURCHASE COMPONENTS and TOOLS AND OTHER SUPPLIES sections for current availability.

1. Begin by watching the instructional video: How to Make a Wire Wrapped Gemstone Bracelet Link. This video will show you how to make the links for your bracelet.
2. As demonstrated in the video, create four links for your bracelet using 24.5mm round turquoise pendant beads, and non tarnish silver plated craft wire in 18 and 24 gauge.
3. Next, use a pair of medium bail making pliers (the 3mm side) and your 18 gauge wire to create ten jump rings. You can see how to make these in this video.
4. Then, watch the video: How to Make a Hook and Bar Clasp With Craft Wire. Use the 18 gauge wire to create a hook and bar clasp as shown in the video.
5. Now you will assemble your bracelet using the jump rings that you have created. Use two jump rings to connect each link to the next, one ring through each of the spiral sections at the ends of the links.
6. Then use two jump rings to attach each end of the bracelet to one side of your clasp, again with one ring through each of the spiral sections at the ends of the links.

• SPTU-27 - Large Turquoise Round Pendant Beads 30mm Stabilized (x2)
  Project uses 4 pieces. You will need 2 packages.


• WCR-2430 - Artistic Wire, Silver Plated Craft Wire 24 Gauge Thick, 10 Yard Spool, Tarnish Resistant Silver
  Project uses 1 spool. You will need 1 package.


• WCR-1830 - Artistic Wire, Silver Plated Craft Wire 18 Gauge Thick, 4 Yard Spool, Tarnish Resistant Silver
  Project uses 1 spool. You will need 1 package.

• XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
• XTL-0074 - Eurotool Nylon Jaw Pliers Chain Nose- For Scratch-Free Wire Work
• XTL-5600 - Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - Wire/Soft Flex
• XTL-5514 - Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
• XTL-0031 - Wubbers Bail Making Jewelry Pliers - Medium 3mm & 5mm Size