Retired - Riva Holiday Bangle

PROJECT B8002
Designer: Alexandra Smith
Skill Level: Intermediate
This festive bracelet features a regal assortment of Christmas-themed charms interspersed with sparkling wire-wrapped Czech glass beads and Austrian crystal.
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.

Please watch the video: Quick & Easy Gift Idea - Personalized Holiday Charm Bracelet Using Adjustable Bangle. In this video, you will learn assembly and design tips for personalizing a holiday charm bangle.
  1. Open a 4mm jump ring and attach the dove charm. Close the jump ring. Then open a 5mm jump ring and attach the 4mm jump ring onto the ring in the center of your adjustable bangle. Close the jump ring.
  2. Repeat step one to attach the opalite charm in the same manner.
  3. Next, take one head pin and string on in this order: one 12mm margarita bead, one 10mm margarita bead, and one 8mm margarita bead. Make a wrapped wire loop, wrapping the head pin around the portion of the bangle between the ring with the opalite and dove on it, and one ball end.
  4. String one bicone onto a headpin, and make a wrapped wire loop around the larger open portion of the bangle.
  5. String one Czech fire polish bead onto a headpin, and make a wrapped wire loop around the larger portion of the bangle.
  6. Moving around the bangle, repeat step five to add another Czech fire polish bead.
  7. String one santa bead onto a headpin, and make a wrapped wire loop around the larger portion of the bangle.
  8. Repeat step four to add a bicone.
  9. Repeat step five twice to add two Czech fire polish beads.
  10. Repeat step one to add the gold heart charm to the larger portion of the bangle.
  11. Repeat step five twice to add two Czech fire polish beads.
  12. Repeat step four to add a bicone.
  13. Repeat step one to add the red crystal charm to the larger portion of the bangle.
  14. Repeat step five twice to add two Czech fire polish beads.
  15. Repeat step four to add a bicone.
  16. Repeat step five once to add one Czech fire polish bead.
  17. Repeat step one to add the pave star charm to the larger portion of the bangle.
  18. Repeat step five to add one Czech fire polish bead.
  19. Repeat step four to add a bicone.
  20. Repeat step five to add Czech fire polish bead.
  21. Repeat step one to add the R charm to the larger portion of the bangle.
When attaching charms using jump rings, it can be helpful to use a smaller jump ring in addition to a larger one, in order to dictate the direction your charm will face.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • JB-2807 - Expandable Charm Bangle Bracelet, Large 2-Ball Add a Charm, 1 Bracelet, Bright Gold
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • PND-6217 - Lightweight Brass Alphabet Charms, Initial Letter 'R' 12mm, 1 Piece, Brass
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • SWC-8550 - Austrian Crystal, 3700 Flower Margarita Beads 8mm, 12 Pieces, Emerald
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • SWC-8750 - Austrian Crystal, 3700 Flower Margarita Beads 10mm, 6 Pieces, Emerald
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • SWC-9810 - Austrian Crystal, 3700 Flower Margarita Beads 12mm, 4 Pieces, Emerald
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • PND-09290 - Beadelle Crystal Charm, Starburst 15.5x18mm, 1 Piece, Gold/Crystal
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • PND-3834 - 14K Gold Filled Bird Outline Charm 20x19.5mm (1)
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • FHP-5220 - 22K Gold Plated Head Pins - 21 Gauge - 2 Inches (50)
    Project uses 18 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FJR-5220 - 22K Gold Plated Open Jump Rings 6mm 20 Gauge (20)
    Project uses 6 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • PND-09192 - TierraCast Pewter Charm, Rivoli Frame with Austrian Crystal 17.5x14mm, 1 Piece, Gold Plated/Siam
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • FJR-5452 - 22K Gold Plated Open Jump Rings 4mm 22 Gauge (50)
    Project uses 6 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • PND-6003 - 22K Gold Plated Puff Heart Charms 12.5mm (6)
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • SPGL-146 - Opalite Glass and Gold Bezel Charm, Oval 8x10mm, 1 Piece, Gold and Opal
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • BCP-3806 - Czech Fire Polished Glass Beads 8mm Round 'Aurum Gold' (25)
    Project uses 11 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • SWBB-1550 - Austrian Crystal, 5328 Bicone Beads 5mm, 20 Pieces, Emerald
    Project uses 6 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • BWC-3016 - Painted Ceramic Bead - Mini Holiday Santa Claus 8.5x15mm (2)
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
  • XTL-0033 - Wubbers Classic Series Chain Nose Quality Jeweller's Pliers
  • XTL-5514 - Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
  • XTL-5515 - Beadsmith Jewelry Wire Side Cutters (Nippers) Pliers
  • XTL-0035 - Wubbers Classic Series Medium Flat Nose Duckbill Quality Jeweller's Pliers
Additional Information
Theme Winter, Special Occasion, Personalization, Christmas
Ingredients JB-2807, FHP-5220, FJR-5220, FJR-5452, BCP-3806,

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.
Expandable Charm Bangle Bracelet, Large 2-Ball Add a Charm, 1 Bracelet, Bright Gold
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Bracelet.
$5.49 / Package | SKU: JB-2807
Head Pins, 2 Inches Long and 21 Gauge Thick, 22K Gold Plated (50 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 50 Pieces.
$6.29 / Package | SKU: FHP-5220
22K Gold Plated Open Jump Rings 6mm 20 Gauge (20 pcs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 20 Pieces.
$1.99 / Package | SKU: FJR-5220
22K Gold Plated Open Jump Rings 4mm 22 Gauge (50 pcs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 50 Pieces.
$3.07 / Package | SKU: FJR-5452
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = .
/ Package | SKU: BCP-3806
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Tools and Other Supplies:

Wubbers Classic Series Chain Nose Quality Jeweller's Pliers
The Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
$6.49 / Package | SKU: XTL-5514
The Beadsmith Jewelry Wire Side Cutters, Nippers, Pliers

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