
Oasis 3-Strand Chain Bracelet
Our Oasis bracelet is a lovely color confection. We used Cyclamen Opal Swarovski Crystals, Fluorite Gemstone Chips, Silver Filigree Rounds and Aurora Purple and Green Pearls strewn upon three strands of Silver Plated Beading Chain. It is the perfect piece to accent your summer wardrobe. Feel free to customize a different pattern if you choose. The finished length measures approximately 8 inches, including the clasp.
Materials:
1 Pkg. Fluorite Gemstone Chips, (#12027) Qty:
1 Pkg. Silver Plated Filigree Rounds (#14016) Qty:
1 Pkg. Cyclamen Opal Swarovksi Bicone Crystals, 4mm (#16690) Qty:
1 Pkg. Aurora Purple and Green Round Pearls, 6mm (#26038) Qty:
1 Pkg. Silver Plated Crimp Ends (#50617) Qty:
1 Pkg. Silver Plated Jump Rings, 4mm (#50040) Qty:
1 Pkg. Silver Plated Corrugated Crimp Beads, 2mm (#50046) Qty:
1 Pkg. Silver Plated Three Strand Tubular Bar Clasp (#50292) Qty:
2 Ft. Silver Plated Thin Beading Chain, (#62032) Qty:
Tools you will need (change quantity to 1 if
you need them):
Bead Stoppers (#51009) Qty:
Flat Chain Nose Pliers (#51016) Qty:
Side Cutters (#51018) Qty:
Crimping Pliers (#51004) Qty:
Directions:
Step 1. Cut 3 pieces of Beading Chain measuring approximately 7 inches each. If you would like a longer length bracelet, you can cut your strands up to 7 ½ inches.
Step 2. Start from the center of the strand and work your way out: take one piece of Chain and thread one Crimp Bead, three Flourite Chips, one Cyclamen, one Filigree, one Cyclamen, three Flourite Chips, and one Crimp Bead. Center this grouping on the strand of Chain (works well if you fold Chain in half to get to the very center point). Using a Bead Stopper, clamp onto one side as close to the Crimp Bead as possible to hold the grouping in place. Crush the Crimp that is furthest with Crimping Pliers. Remove the Bead Stopper and slide this bead grouping flush against the crimped Crimp Bead and then crush the other Crimp Bead.
Step 3. On the same strand, thread one Crimp, one Pearl and one Crimp. Space this grouping about ¾ inches away from your center grouping. Following the same technique from above, crush your Crimp Beads. Repeat this step again to complete one side of your middle strand.
Step 4. Repeat step 3 to complete the opposite side of your middle strand.
Step 5. Take another strand of Chain and thread one Crimp, one Cyclamen, one Pearl, one Cyclamen and one Crimp. Center this grouping along the strand and once in position, crush your Crimp Beads.
Step 6. On this same strand thread one Crimp, one Flourite Chip, one Cyclamen, one Filigree, one Cyclamen, one Flourite Chip and one Crimp. Position this grouping about 1¼ inches away from the center grouping. Once in place, crush your Crimp Beads. Repeat this step one more time to complete the other side of your second strand.
Step 7. With your last strand of Chain, repeat step 6.
Step 8. Take a Crimp End and lay one end of Chain in the opening. Close the Crimp End over the Beading Chain by squeezing gently with flat nose pliers. Repeat this five more times to complete all ends of your Chain.
Step 9. Twist open a Jump Ring and insert it through the loop of a Crimp End. Repeat this five more times on each end of your strands.
Step 10. Before twisting the Jump Ring closed, take your Clasp (it is easier to keep it closed) and slide your Jump Ring through the loop on the Clasp, then twist your Jump Rings closed. Repeat this five more times for the remainder of your strands. Enjoy! |