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These instructions will give you a bracelet that is 6 3/4". To adjust the length, simply add or subtract the number of beads used in this pattern. The size of the clasp (from crimp cover to crimp cover) is 1 1/4".
- Cut off a 12" piece of beading wire. Place a bead stopper 3" from one end.
- String on one Jet round crystal, three light grey pearls, one Jet round crystal, three light grey pearls, one Jet round crystal, three light grey pearls, one crystal cross, three light grey pearls, one Jet round crystal, three light grey pearls, one Jet round crystal, three light grey pearls, and one Jet round crystal.
- String on one crimp tube. Take the beading wire and go through one closed jump ring and thread the wire back down through the crimp tube. Pull the crimp tube snug to the jump ring. Crimp the crimp tube with the Xuron 4 in 1 Crimping Pliers.
- Thread the wire back through a few beads and trim the wire.
- Use a crimp cover to cover the crimped tube. Place the cover over the tube and close the opening with your pliers.
- Move to the other side of the bracelet and remove the bead stopper.
- String on one crimp tube. Take the beading wire and go through one closed jump ring and thread the wire back down through the crimp tube. Pull the crimp tube snug to the jump ring so that there is no slack on the bracelet. Crimp the crimp tube.
- Thread the wire back through a few beads and trim the wire.
- Use a crimp cover to cover the crimped tube. Place the cover over the tube and close the opening with your pliers.
- Open one jump ring and attach it to one of the closed jump rings as well as the loop of a lobster clasp. Close the jump ring.
- All done!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
- SWCR-5067 - Austrian Crystal, 5378 Cross Bead 18mm, 1 Piece, Jet
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
- SWC-0415 - Austrian Crystal, 5000 Round Beads 4mm, 12 Pieces, Jet
Project uses 6 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- SWP-9661 - Austrian Crystal, 5840 Baroque Faux Pearl Beads 6mm, 25 Pieces, Light Grey
Project uses 18 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FCL-2415 - Gun Metal Plated Curved Lobster Clasps 12mm (6)
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
- FJR-5296 - Gun Metal Plated Open Jump Rings 6mm 19 Gauge (100)
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
- FJR-4052 - Gun Metal Plated Closed Jump Rings 6mm 19 Gauge (20)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FCR-1083 - Gun Metal Brass Fluted Crimp Bead Covers 4mm (144)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FCR-1257 - Beadsmith Black Ox / Gunmetal Crimp Tube Beads 1.5x1.5mm (100)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- XCR-5143 - Soft Flex, 21 Strand Fine Beading Wire .014 Inch Thick, 30 Feet, Satin Silver
Project uses 12 inches. You will need 1 package.
RECOMMENDED TOOLS:- XTL-5600 - Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - Wire/Soft Flex
- XTL-5514 - Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
- XTL-5608 - Xuron 4 In 1 Crimping Pliers - Works On 1, 2 And 3mm Crimps!
- XTL-3000 - Bead Stopper- Stop Beads Sliding Off Stringing Material