NATURAL STONE BRACELETS

INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1 - Decide on the design of your bracelets by laying the beads out on a bead board. Try different combinations of large and small beads, spacing and combinations of textures.

Step 2 - Determine the length of the bracelet that you need it to be (including the clasp and split rings).

Important Tip - Measure the length twice this saves you from cutting the wire incorrectly.

Step 3 - Thread onto the beading wire in the desired pattern.

Step 4 - Insert crimps onto each end of the wire.

Important Tip - When using larger beads such as these beads, before you finish the strand by crimping - it is good to bend them to the shape of your wrist or neckline to ensure there is not only enough room for the crimp cover - but also to accommodate the shape of the beads and how they sit against each other in that curved shape.

Step 5 - Attach wire to the small rings on each end of the clasps.

Step 6 - Use wire cutters and pliers to attach strands of chain to the clasps of one of the braclets.

Step 7 - To finish ensure that the charm dangles freely from the bracelet by attaching a double split ring to the clasp on one of the bracelets. Attach another charm on a separate split ring before attaching to the middle of the other strand of beads.