Lingering Hearts Vintage Brass Bracelet
For this lovely double strand bracelet we used our Vintage Brass Scroll Connector, Filigree and Scroll Heart Charms, Medium Oval Chain and a Swirl Clasp for the closure. Combined with our cute little Pressed Glass Heart Beads mix, the colors give off a feeling of ancient love. Pair this creation with almost anything in your wardrobe for an up-lifted heart. This would also make a fabulous gift for a special friend. The finished length of this bracelet measures approximately 8 inches, including the clasp.

Materials:
1 Pkg. Pressed Glass Mixed Heart Beads, 6mm (#22264) Qty: 
1 Piece Vintage Scroll Heart Charm (#59009) Qty: 
1 Piece Vintage Intricate Filigree Heart Charm (#59008) Qty: 
2 Pieces Vintage Long Scroll Connector (#59022) Qty: 
1 Ft. Vintage Medium Oval Chain, (#62027) Qty: 
1 Pkg. Vintage Brass Swirl Clasp with Ring (#50342) Qty: 
1 Pkg. Vintage Jump Rings, 4mm (#50332) Qty: 
1 Pkg. Vintage Brass 2” Thin Head Pins (#50346) Qty: 

Tools you will need (change quantity to 1 if you need them): 
Flat Chain Nose Pliers (#51016) Qty: 
Round Nose Pliers (#51017) Qty: 
Side Cutters (#51018) Qty: 
Memory Wire Cutters  (#51005) Qty: 

Directions:
Step 1: Cut 4 pieces of your Vintage Oval Chain, each measuring 14 links in length. Set aside.

Step 2: Take both of your Vintage Scroll Connectors and lay them evenly next to each other. To connect both pieces, as we have done in this design, take a Jump Ring and gently open. Slide it through the center swirl of both pieces of the Connector. Gently squeeze the Jump Ring closed. Repeat this a second time to secure the other side of the center swirl on the Connector.

Step 3: Take your Filigree Heart Charm and a Jump Ring. Gently open the Jump Ring and Slide through the top of the Heart Charm. Slide the Jump Ring through the center of the Scroll Connector and gently squeeze closed.

Step 4: Take one piece of your Oval Chain and gently open up the last link. Slide one end of your Scroll Connector through the open link and gently squeeze closed. Repeat this step three more times so that all ends of the Scroll Connector are secured by the Oval Chain.

Step 5: Take one end of your Oval Chain and gently open the last link and slide through the last link on the second piece of chain. Slide the link through the opening your Swirl Clasp and gently squeeze the link closed. Repeat this step on the other side with the Ring part of your Clasp.

Step 6: Take a Jump Ring and gently open. Slide through the top of your Scroll Heart Charm and through the last link on your Oval Chain. Gently squeeze your Jump Ring closed.

Step 7: Take 12 of your Head Pins and slide one Heart Bead onto each. Use the following combination, 6 Garnet, 3 Crystal and 3 Topaz. Form a tight loop above the bead on each Pin by bending the Head Pin 90 degrees with Flat Nose Pliers, trim the excess with Wire Cutters to leave 3/8 inch behind, and curl into a loop with Round Nose Pliers. These will create the decorative dangles for your bracelet.

Step 8: Attaching your dangles. Take one Garnet Head Pin and slide through the bottom of your Filigree Heart Charm. Take another of your Garnet Head Pins and slide through the swirl closest to the end of the Connector and repeat on the other side with another Garnet Head Pin. Take a Crystal Head Pin and slide through the center Jump Ring used to attach your Filigree Heart Charm. Take one Topaz and one Garnet Head Pin and slide each one through the Jump Ring you used to attach your two Scroll Connectors. Repeat on the other side with the other connecting Jump Ring. Take one Crystal Head Pin and slide through the top swirl on the top Scroll Connector.

Step 9. Take your last three Head Pins, one Garnet, one Topaz and one Crystal. Slide through the Jump Ring used to attach your Scroll Heart Charm, next to the Ring clasp. Enjoy!

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