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This bracelet measures approximately 7.5 inches. To modify the length, simply adjust the number of beads strung respectively. By following the instructions below you will make one earring. Repeat all instructions to make the second earring.
- To make the bracelet, cut off 14 inches of beading wire. Add a bead stopper about 3 inches from one end.
- String on the beads in this order: 1 crystal then 1 pearl. Repeat 11 times, and finish with 1 crystal.
- String on one crimp tube. Thread the wire through the loop on one side of the magnetic clasp. Thread the beading wire back through the crimp tube and pull snug. Crimp the crimp tube. Thread the wire back through a few adjacent beads. Trim any excess wire. Add a crimp cover.
- Move to the beginning side of the bracelet and remove the bead stopper. Repeat the above step on this side of the bracelet. Make sure you don't pull too taut because you want the bracelet to have a nice bend when closed.
- For the earrings, take one headpin and string on 1 crystal, 1 pearl and 1 crystal. Make a wrapped wire loop. Trim any excess wire.
- Open the loop of one earring hook, same as you would a jump ring and attach the pearl drop to the loop. Close the loop.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
- SWC-0407 - Austrian Crystal, 5000 Round Beads 4mm, 12 Pieces, Crystal Silver Shade
Project uses 17 pieces. You will need 2 packages.
- SWP-7039 - Austrian Crystal, 5860 Coin Faux Pearl Beads 10mm, 6 Pieces, Iridescent Dove Grey
Project uses 14 pieces. You will need 3 packages.
- FCL-0732 - Magnetic Clasps, Fluted Barrel Shape 9x5mm, 2 Sets, Silver Plated
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
- FEA-3025 - Silver Plated Long Elegant Earring Hooks (50)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FHP-5320 - Silver Plated Head Pins 2 Inches Long/22 Gauge (X50)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- XCR-69813 - Beadalon Wire Standard Bright 19 Strand .018 Inch / 30Ft
Project uses 14 Inches. You will need 1 package.
- FCR-1053 - Shiny Silver Tone Crimp Bead Covers 3mm (x144)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FCR-1715 - BeadSmith Crimp Tubes, 2x2mm, 100 Pieces, Silver Plated
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
RECOMMENDED TOOLS:- XTL-5608 - Xuron 4 In 1 Crimping Pliers - Works On 1, 2 And 3mm Crimps!
- 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
- XTL-3000 - Bead Stopper- Stop Beads Sliding Off Stringing Material