Double-Strand Bracelet and Earring Set with Crystal Passions® Chatons and Flat Backs and Gold-Plated Brass Components
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Design Idea NH2A
-- Designer --
Rose, Jewelry Designer, Exclusively for Fire Mountain Gems and Beads®
To learn more about Rose Wingenbach, read her jewelry artist success story here.
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- Flat back, Crystal Passions® crystal rhinestone, scarlet, foil back, 4.6-4.8mm Xirius rose (2088), SS20
- Chaton, Crystal Passions®, scarlet, foil back, 8.16-8.41mm round (1088)
- Prong pusher, wood with brass and chrome-plated steel, 6 inches with (7) 6-14mm prong heads
- Earstud, gold-plated brass and steel, 11x8mm with post and SS39 4-prong chaton setting with loop
- Clasp, 2-strand slide lock, gold-plated brass, 16x6mm tube
- Link, gold-plated brass, 8mm with SS39 4-prong chaton setting
- Drop, gold-plated brass, 8mm with SS39 4-prong chaton setting
- Adhesive, epoxy, Devcon® 2 Ton® Clear Epoxy, 30-minute, 2-part
- Component, gold-plated brass, 22mm filigree round
- Jump ring, gold-plated brass, 4mm round, 2.4mm inside diameter, 20 gauge
Instructions
Bracelet Instructions
Step 1
Use Devcon® 5 Minute® Epoxy to glue one 4.6mm flat back to the center of the concave side of a filigree component. Repeat to create a total of three embellished components. Set aside to cure.
Step 2
Use a prong pusher to secure one SS39 chaton in an 8mm link. Repeat to create a total of 16 links.
Step 3
Open a jump ring. Slide on one loop of a clasp and one link. Close the jump ring. Add a second jump ring to the same loop and link.
Note: For the rest of this project, when prompted to add a jump ring be sure to add two jump rings. This will add extra strength and security and prevent links from flipping over.
Use a jump ring to attach a link to the other side of the previous link. Use a jump ring to attach an embellished component.
Continue this process to add a total of four sets of links and three components. Use a jump ring to attach a clasp to the other end.
Step 4
Repeat Step 3 to add links to the other side of the bracelet.
Earring Instructions
Step 1
Use Devcon 5 Minute Epoxy to glue one 4.6mm flat back to the concave side of a filigree component. Repeat to create a total of four embellished components. Set aside to dry.
Step 2
Use a prong pusher to secure one SS39 chaton into an 8mm drop.
Repeat using links and earstuds to create a total of six links, six drops and two earstuds.
Step 3
Open a jump ring. Slide on one drop and one link. Close the jump ring. Add a second jump ring. Repeat to create a total of six finished drops.
Note: For the rest of this project, when prompted to add a jump ring be sure to add two jump rings. This will add extra strength and security and prevent drops from flipping over.
Step 4
Hold two filigree components together so that the flat backs are facing outward. Use a jump ring to attach an earstud to the two components.
Use jump rings to attach three finished drops to the bottom of the filigree components.
Repeat to create a second earring.
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