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These instructions will make a 6 1/2 inch bracelet. Cut a longer piece of wire and add more beads to create a longer bracelet.
- Using your flush cutters, cut one 28 inch length of beading wire.
- String one crimp tube, then slide on one piece of your magnetic clasp set. String the wire back through the crimp tube and pull it snug, so the clasp is secured by a small loop. Use your crimping pliers to crimp your crimp tube. Clip off the extra wire with your flush cutters.
- Begin stringing your beads. String on a few impression jasper beads, followed by a TierraCast spacer bead, varying the pattern for a non-uniform look. You can either follow the example in the photo, or string the beads in whatever order you like. Every few inches, add a TierraCast "peace" or "love" message bead.
- Once you've strung 21 inches of your bracelet, slide on another crimp tube followed by the matching piece of your magnetic clasp. Pass the wire back through your crimp tube, pull it snug, and crimp the crimp tube using your crimping pliers. Clip off the tail of your wire with your flush cutters.
- Using your flat nose and round nose pliers, open a jump ring.
- Slide on your heart-shaped peace sign charm. Then attach the jump ring to the loop of your beading wire near one side of your clasp.
- Close the clasp, and your bracelet is ready to wear!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
- XCR-69582 - Beadalon Wire Silver Plated 19 Strand .015 Inch / 15Ft
Project uses 28 inches. You will need 1 package.
- SPJA-08001 - Impression Jasper Gemstone Beads, Round 4mm, 15 Inch Strand, Multi Color
Project uses 2 strands. You will need 2 packages.
- BMB-3585 - Lead-Free Pewter Message Bead, Love 10.5mm, 2 Pieces, Rhodium Plated
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- BMB-3587 - TierraCast Silver Rhodium Plated Pewter Message Beads Peace 10.5mm (2)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- BMB-3923 - TierraCast Rhodium Plated Lead-Free Pewter Disk Heishi Spacer Beads 3mm (50)
Project uses 40 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FCR-1215 - Beadalon Silver Plated Crimp Tubes 2x1.8mm 1.3mm ID (75 Beads)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FCL-6808 - Silver Plated Magnetic Clasps 6 x 4.5mm (4 Sets)
Project uses 1 set. You will need 1 package.
- FJR-5200 - Silver Plated Open Jump Rings 4mm 19 Gauge (50)
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
- PND-9633 - Silver Plated Small Heart Shaped Peace Sign Charm 10mm (1)
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
RECOMMENDED TOOLS:- XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
- XTL-5514 - Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
- XTL-5600 - Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - Wire/Soft Flex
- XTL-5230 - Double Notch Crimping Pliers - Works on 2mm And 3mm Crimps