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How to Make a Bracelet

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Bracelets are fun to make as well as to wear. There is no end to the ways you can make a bracelet. Whether you simple tie embroidery floss strands together in knots or string beads on monofilament fishing line, a bracelet can be as unique as you are. This bracelet combines both beadwork and wire to form a sturdy bracelet.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • 1 ½ foot of 21 round hard wire
  • Wire cutters
  • Round-nose pliers
  • Masking tape
  • Jewelry clasp
  • O-ring
  • 11 4 or 6 mm beads
  • 22 small beads
  1. Step 1

    Cut 11 pieces of 21 round hard wire into 1¼-inch lengths with the wire cutters. If your wrist is slightly larger than normal, you can cut the lengths slightly longer.

  2. Step 2

    Make a loop in one end of the wire with the round nose pliers. To make all the other loops the same size, mark the end of the round-nose pliers with a small piece of masking tape.

  3. Step 3

    Pull the loop you made in Step 2 slightly backwards. This should center it above the wire.

  4. Step 4

    Thread a small bead onto the wire. Follow it with a larger bead. Put another of the small beads on the wire.

  5. Step 5

    Bend the wire after the last bead. Use the wire cutters to cut off all of the wire that remains except a 3/8-inch piece. Form that remaining piece of wire into a loop centered over the wire.

  6. Step 6

    Repeat Steps 2, 3, 4 and 5 until all 11 pieces of wire are beaded. Use the masking tape marker to make sure the loops are all the same on each piece of hard wire.

  7. Step 7

    Open a loop on each end of the pieces enough to link with another bead set. Close the loop securely.

  8. Step 8

    Attach a jewelry clasp to one end of the bracelet. Put an O-ring on the other end. Slip on your new bracelet and enjoy it.

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