Retired - Star Spangled Bracelet

PROJECT B128
Designer: Andrea Morici
Skill Level: Beginner
Show your patriotism with this perfectly simple and simply perfect red white and blue piece. It's extra special due to the sterling silver sparkle beads and findings!
Instructions

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. The overall length of this bracelet is approximately eight inches long. If you would like to adjust the length, feel free to omit or add a bead. Begin by cutting a length of Soft Touch beading wire at one foot long. Secure one end with a Bead Stopper.
  2. Thread the following onto the strand:
  3. A sterling silver sparkle bead, a red bead
  4. a white bead
  5. and a blue bead
  6. Repeat this pattern a total of five times, adding an additional sterling silver sparkle bead at the end.
  7. String a crimp tube onto either end of the strand, but do not crimp them yet.
  8. Thread each end of the strand through a split ring, back through the crimp tube, pull snug and crimp the tube.
  9. Add a silver sparkle crimp bead cover over the top of each crimp tube and gently squeeze shut. Trim off excess wire.
  10. To one end of the bracelet, add the loop part of the toggle clasp. Add the bar part of the clasp to the other end of the bracelet.
  11. Open a 6mm open jump ring and add it to the sterling silver star charm. Open the jump ring on the American flag charm. Add both charms to the loop part of the toggle clasp and close the jump rings again.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • PND-1296 -
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • FJR-01003 - Sterling Silver Split Rings 5mm (10)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FJR-03062 - Sterling Silver Open Jump Rings 6mm 20 Gauge Heavy (10)
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • BMB-01828 - Sterling Silver Round Stardust Sparkle Beads 8mm (4)
    Project uses 6 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FCR-1216 - Beadalon Silver Plated Crimp Tubes 1.5mm (68 Beads)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FCR-1070 - Silver Plated Stardust Sparkle Crimp Bead Covers 4mm (144)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FCL-3015 - Sterling Silver Sleek Wrap Toggle Clasp 15mm (1)
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • BCP-3899 - Czech Fire Polished Glass Beads 8mm Round White Opal (25)
    Project uses 5 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • BCP-3820 - Czech Fire Polished Glass Beads 8mm Round Ruby Siam Red (25)
    Project uses 5 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • BCP-3857 - Czech Fire Polished Glass Beads 8mm Round Cobalt Blue (25)
    Project uses 5 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • XCR-5423 - Soft Flex, Soft Touch 49 Strand Heavy Beading Wire .024 Inch Thick, 30 Feet, Satin Silver
    Project uses 1 foot. You will need 1 package.

Additional Information
Theme USA/Patriotic
Ingredients FJR-01003, FJR-03062, FCR-1070, FCL-3015, BCP-3899, BCP-3820, BCP-3857,

Purchase Components

Purchase the components needed to make this project. Change quantities as needed to make multiple pieces. This project is RETIRED. Please review project instructions carefully—some items may no longer be available for this project and will not be listed below. Tip: Save this project to your wishlist to easily return to project instructions.
Sterling Silver Split Rings 5mm (10 pcs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 10 Pieces.
$4.84 / Package | SKU: FJR-01003
Sterling Silver Open Jump Rings 6mm 20 Gauge Heavy (10 pcs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 10 Pieces.
$5.99 / Package | SKU: FJR-03062
Crimp Bead Covers, Stardust Sparkle 4mm, Silver Plated (144 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 144 Pieces.
$12.99 / Package | SKU: FCR-1070
Toggle Clasps, Sleek Wrap 15mm, Sterling Silver (1 Set)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Set.
$9.39 / Package | SKU: FCL-3015
Czech Fire Polished Glass Beads 8mm Round White Opal (25 pcs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 25 Pieces.
$4.99 / Package | SKU: BCP-3899
Czech Fire Polished Glass Beads 8mm Round Ruby Siam Red (25 pcs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 25 Pieces.
$3.89 / Package | SKU: BCP-3820
Czech Fire Polished Glass Beads 8mm Round Cobalt Blue (25 pcs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 25 Pieces.
$3.39 / Package | SKU: BCP-3857
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