Wild Blue Yonder Bracelet and Earrings
This stunning bracelet and earring set was designed by Michelle who fills your orders. She loves Swarovski Crystals and incorporates them into a lot of her work. A striking combination of Fern Green and Sapphire Swarovski Bicones were used along with Silver Plated Stardust Rounds, Sapphire and Green Fire Polished Crystals, finished with shiny Sterling Silver Bali Heishi Beads. This set is perfect for everyday wear and would also make a wonderful gift. The finished length of the bracelet measures approximately 8 inches, including the clasp. The earrings measure approximately 2 ¼ inches including the ear wires.
Materials:
1 Pkg. Silver Plated Stardust Rounds, 6mm (#14101) Qty:
1 Pkg. Silver Plated Stardust Rounds, 8mm (#14102) Qty:
1 Pkg. Fire Polished Sapphire Blue and Green Crystals, 6mm (#16162) Qty:
1 Pkg. Fire Polished Sapphire Blue and Green Crystals, 8mm (#16164) Qty:
1 Pkg. Sapphire Swarovski Bicone Crystals, 4mm (#16514) Qty:
1 Pkg. Fern Green Swarovksi Bicone Crystals, 4mm (#38006) Qty:
1 Pkg. Sterling Silver Shiny Bali Flat Heishi, 4mm (#27502) Qty:
1 Pkg. Silver Plated Flat French Hook Ear Wires (#50006) Qty:
1 Pkg. Silver Plated Jump Rings, 4mm (#50040) Qty:
1 Pkg. Silver Plated Stardust Crimp Covers, 4mm (#50280) Qty:
1 Pkg. Silver Plated Oval Filigree Clasp and Hooks (#50140) Qty:
1 Pkg. Silver Plated Corrugated Crimp Beads, 2mm (#50046) Qty:
1 Spool Soft Flex, Medium (#49106)
Qty:
Tools you will need (change quantity to 1 if
you need them):
Flat Chain Nose Pliers (#51016) Qty:
Side Cutters (#51018) Qty:
Crimping Pliers (#51004) Qty:
Directions:
Bracelet Directions:
Step 1. Cut one piece of Soft Flex measuring approximately 12 inches in length. Thread one Crimp Bead and slide the Soft Flex through the loop on one piece of your Clasp. Bring the Soft Flex back through the Crimp and crush the Crimp with Crimping Pliers. Trim any excess Soft Flex.
Step 2. Start your beading sequence: one Sapphire Bicone, one Fern Bicone, one 6mm Stardust.
Step 3. Continue along with one 6mm Crystal, one Heishi, one 8mm Crystal, one Heishi, one 6mm Crystal and one 6mm Stardust, one Fern Bicone, one Sapphire Bicone, one Fern Bicone, one 8mm Stardust, one Fern Bicone, one Sapphire Bicone, one Fern Bicone and one 6mm Stardust.
Step 4. Repeat step 3 one more time.
Step 5. Slide one 6mm Crystal, one Heishi, one 8mm Crystal, one Heishi, one 6mm Crystal, one 6mm Stardust, one Fern Bicone and one Sapphire Bicone. Slide on one Crimp Bead and slide the Soft Flex through the loop on the other piece of your Clasp and back through the Crimp Bead. Crush the Crimp with Crimping Pliers.
Step 6. Cover the Crimp Beads on each end with a Stardust Crimp Cover by gently placing around the Crimp Bead and squeezing closed.
Directions for Earrings:
Step 1. Cut one piece of Soft Flex measuring approximately 3 ½ inches in length. Take one piece of Soft Flex and slide on a Crimp Bead. Take a Jump Ring and slide the end of the Soft Flex through and then back through the Crimp Bead. Crush the Crimp with Crimping Pliers.
Step 2. Slide on the following beading sequence: one Fern Bicone, one Sapphire Bicone, one Fern Bicone, one 6mm Stardust, one 6mm Crystal, one Heishi, one 8mm Crystal, one Heishi, one 6mm Crystal, one 6mm Stardust, one Fern Bicone, one Sapphire Bicone and one Fern Bicone. Slide on a Crimp Bead and bring the end of the Soft Flex through the Jump Ring and back through the Crimp. Crush the Crimp Bead with Crimping Pliers.
Step 3. Twist open the Jump Ring and thread it through the loop on your Ear Wire. Twist the Jump Ring closed.
Step 4. Cover the Crimp Beads one each end with a Stardust Crimp Cover.
Step 5. Repeat steps 1-4 to complete your other earring. Enjoy! |
