Cuff Bracelet with Sodalite Gemstone Inlay Chips and Cabochon
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Design Idea NB34
-- Designer --
Patti, Jewelry Designer, Exclusively for Fire Mountain Gems and Beads®
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- Cord, leather (dyed), dark blue, 2mm round
- Adhesive, epoxy, Devcon® 2 Ton® Clear Epoxy, 30-minute, 2-part
- Cabochon, sodalite (natural), 18x13mm calibrated oval, B grade, Mohs hardness 5 to 6
- Bracelet component, cuff, antique silver-plated steel, 1-inch wide, adjustable from 6-1/2 to 7 inches
- Inlay chip, sodalite (natural), mini undrilled tumbled polished chip, Mohs hardness 5 to 6
Instructions
Step 1
Cut a 15-inch length of leather cord.
Step 2
Mix Devcon® 2-part Epoxy. Apply the adhesive around the edge of the front of the cuff. Apply the cord to the adhesive, adding a clamp to secure approximately every inch. Trim any excess cord and set aside to cure.
Step 3
Mix 2-part epoxy. Apply a small amount to the center of the cuff. Press a cabochon onto the adhesive. Set aside to cure.
Step 4
Mix 2-part epoxy. Apply adhesive to a 1-inch section on the face of the cuff. Press gemstone chips onto the adhesive. Repeat to cover the face of the cuff with chips. Set aside to dry.
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