
Moroccan Azul Bracelet
This week I was feeling in a colorful mood. The vibrancy of our Ultramarine Silk Ribbon pairs excellent with our Vintage Brass pieces. I combined our Medium and Large Vintage Brass Oval Chains along with the Ultramarine Silk Ribbon to create this colorful combo. The Metallic Matte Silver and Brown Iris Pony Beads add just a hint of sparkle and shimmer. At each end of the bracelet I used our Vintage Filigree Half Cone to help complete the look. The finished length measures approximately 7 ¾ inches including the clasp. –Allie, Customer Service
Materials:
1 Pkg. Brown Iris Pony Beads (#17107) Qty:
1 Pkg. Metallic Matte Terra Silver Pony Beads (#17206) Qty:
1 Pkg. Brass Nigerian Rings (#19096) Qty:
1 Pkg. Ultramarine Silk Ribbon (#49185) Qty:
2 Vintage Filigree Half Cone (#59038) Qty:
1 Ft. Vintage Brass Medium Oval Chain (#62027) Qty:
1 Ft. Vintage Brass Large Oval Chain (#62033) Qty:
1 Pkg. Vintage Brass Medium Lobster Clasp (#50324) Qty:
1 Pkg. Vintage Brass Jump Rings, 6mm (#50333) Qty:
Tools you will need (change quantity to 1 if
you need them):
Flat Chain Nose Pliers (#51016) Qty:
Directions:
Step 1. Cut one piece of Medium and Large Oval chain to each measure approximately 4 ½ inches in length. Twist open two Jump Rings and slide one through the last link of each Chain to connect them. Twist the Jump Ring closed and repeat this on the opposite side with the other Jump Ring.
Step 2. To create your dangles, twist open one Jump Ring and slide on one Brown Iris Pony Bead. Repeat 22 more times. Twist open a Jump Ring and slide on one Matte Terra Silver Pony Bead. Repeat 22 more times. Arrange the dangles on the Large Oval Chain by grouping one Brown Iris Pony Jump Ring and one Matte Terra Silver Pony Jump Ring and sliding them through third link; twist the Jump Rings closed. I used the same sequence on every third link, but you can arrange your own. The remaining dangles will be attached to the Medium Oval Chain; I grouped one of each color together and started the sequence on the third link and repeated on every link for the length of the Chain.
Step 3. Cut the Silk Ribbon to measure approximately 7 ¼ inches. Take one Brass Ring and slide it onto the Ribbon leaving approximately 1 ½ inches from the end. Tie the Ribbon around the Brass Ring to form a knot. Repeat this two more times leaving 1 ½ inches in between each Brass Ring.
Step 4. Take one Filigree Cone and slightly lift open the back folds with Flat Nose Pliers. Insert one end of the Silk Ribbon into the Cone and press the folds down firmly with Flat Nose Pliers to secure the Ribbon in place. Repeat this on the opposite end with the second Filigree Cone.
Step 5. Take the Chain grouping from step 2 and twist open the Jump Ring that is attached at the end of the two chains. Slide the Jump Ring through the bottom scallop of the Filigree Cone. Twist the Jump Ring closed and repeat this on the opposite end.
Step 6. Twist open a Jump ring and slide it through the top loop of the Cone; twist the Jump Ring closed. Twist open one more Jump Ring and slide it through the top loop on the opposite Cone and through the loop on the Lobster Clasp; twist the Jump Ring closed. For a better contour around the wrist, I used a Flat Nose Pliers to slightly bend each of the Filigree Cones. Enjoy!
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