Showing posts with label Bracelet. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bracelet. Show all posts

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

[Jewelry] Twisted Pearl and Crystal Bracelet

Welcome back!
Two years ago, I wrote a tutorial using these curved metal spacers, pearls, and crystal bicones. 
 Here is a new "twist" to that tutorial.

Materials to make one 7.5 inch bracelet:
1.  Flexible beading wire - you may need 12 to 15 inches depending on how much extra wire you can spare for the project ☺.
2.  Fifteen (15) curved metal spacers.  You can find it HERE.
3.   Fifteen (15) 8mm Swarowski pearls
4.  Thirty (30) 4x3 mm Red rondelle crystals
5.  Two (2) crimp beads
6.  Clasp

Procedure:
1.  Insert the flexible beading wire to one end of a crimp tube, clasp and back to the crimp tube.  Crimp.
2.  With the curved spacer bead in the "C" position, insert wire to the top part from the back.  Add a rondelle, pearl and rondelle and insert to the bottom.  Please refer to the photo below.  Make sure it is snug but not too tight.
3.  Repeat the same order 15 times.  If the flexible wire twists on itself, you can hold the piece lengthwise in order for it to untwist (such as in the large photo below).  I figured that it eases any tension on the wire brought about by excessive pulling and makes the bracelet flow smooth.
4.To finish the bracelet, insert wire to a crimp tube, clasp and back to the crimp tube. 
5.  Trim the excess flexible beading wire.


Try combining pearls with other beads or use a different clasp.


 Now, it's time to iron my white or maybe red dress.
See you again soon!

Blessings!
Michelle 

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Winter 2011 Handmade Gift Exchange [Craftaholics Anonymous]

A few weeks ago, I blogged about the Handmade Gift Exchange hosted by Linda of Craftaholics Anonymous.  I joined and Yay!  I have a new friend who also love to make jewelry among other things.

I made her a bracelet made with brass plated chain and lampwork beads.
A locket and a blue briolette was added for that extra charm.


My partners favorite color is purple and green - great combo!
Hope she likes her gift.

100% Handmade.

I am lookig forward to the next gift exchange.  Thanks for adding me, Linda!

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Pearls and crystals bracelet

Pearls define elegance.  Crystals add sparkle to jewelry.  What if I combine both? 
And so I did.
This bracelet measures 7.5 inches and is made up of white freshwater pearls and crystals in 3 colors:  violet, topaz and jet black.  There are 2 rows bound by rhodium plated bead spacers and attached with a rhodium plated box clasp.  It would definitely go well with your classy days at the mall capped by an elegant dinner and night out.
Pearls and Crystals Bracelet

Friday, July 1, 2011

Flowers in bloom [Cloisonne bracelet]

It was almost spring when I left Chicago to visit family and friends abroad and after 3 months, I am back home.  It is very refreshing to see green grass, lush trees and flowers in bloom.  During my trip to Hongkong and Manila, I was able to buy cloisonne beads in different colors, shapes and sizes.  For info on what these beads are, read THIS.
 I made this bracelet using 10mm round and heart cloisonne beads, czch glass beads, rondelle crystals,
gold-filled bead caps, eyepins, headpin, chain and lobster clasp.
I love the beautiful floral design, rich color and texture of the beads.  The addition of the chain in this asymmetrical bracelet allows it to drape the wrist, giving a perfect fit.  I think this bracelet gives a dainty, feminine and chic feeling.  What do you think?