Stretch Bracelet with Gemstone Beads, Cotton Tassel and Antique Silver-Plated "Pewter" Charm
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Design Idea QB2M
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Patti, Jewelry Designer, Exclusively for Fire Mountain Gems and Beads®
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- Cord, Powercord®, elastic, clear, 0.8mm, 8.5 pound test
- Bead, golden "jade" (quartz) (natural), 8mm round, B grade, Mohs hardness 7
- Jump ring, antique silver-plated brass, 6mm round, 4.2mm inside diameter, 18 gauge
- Bead, Malaysia "jade" (quartz) (dyed), watermelon, 8mm round, B grade, Mohs hardness 7
- Tassel, cotton and imitation rhodium-finished steel, salmon, 20-24mm mini tassel with 6mm open jump ring
- Charm, antique silver-plated "pewter" (zinc-based alloy), 15x5mm double-sided wing
- Bead, antique silver-plated "pewter" (zinc-based alloy), 6x3mm double-sided rondelle
- Bead, fire crackle agate (dyed / heated), 8mm round, B grade, Mohs hardness 6-1/2 to 7
- Jump ring, stainless steel, 4mm round, 2.6mm inside diameter, 22 gauge
Instructions
Step 1
Select Powercord®, insert 1 end into Bead Stopper™. Use the other end to string 4 fire crackle beads, then 1 golden bead, 1 rondelle, 1 pink bead, 1 rondelle and 1 golden bead. Repeat twice.
Step 2
Remove Bead Stopper. Tie a surgeon's knot to complete bracelet. Add a dab of E6000® and let dry.
Step 3
Open 2 small jump rings, attach one to each wing, string them on a third small jump ring, then close.
Open large jump ring, slide on the tassel, then add the joined wings.
Step 4
In the middle of 4 fire crackle agate (2 beads on each side), slide the large jump ring over the cord and close it. Trim excess cord. Let glue cure for 24 hours.
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