Charming Spirals Bracelet
- Category: Contemporary
- Technique(s): Making Spirals
- Skill Level: Beginner
This classical spiral link makes a simple bracelet chain. Add an interesting touch by adding handmade charms.
I used 4 "beach glass" beads, 2 blue glass rondelles, and 2 blue glass small rondelles to make the "charms". This pattern makes a 7 1/2 inch bracelet.
I used 4 "beach glass" beads, 2 blue glass rondelles, and 2 blue glass small rondelles to make the "charms". This pattern makes a 7 1/2 inch bracelet.
Materials
20 Gauge Round Brushed Silver Enameled Craft Wire - 40ft
H5-S20-40FT
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20 Gauge Round Copper Craft Wire - 30 ft
H18-B20-30FT
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Silver Filled Headpins 22GA 2 inch - Pack of 10
S8-14
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Sterling Silver Lobster Swivel Look 16x7mm - Pack of 1
K3-108
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copper jump rings 18 gauge 10mm
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Copper Jump Rings Open 22 ga 5mm
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10mm OD 18-gauge jump rings, sterling silver
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8 beads of your choice
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Tools
Premium Nylon Jaw Pliers
G2-35
- G2-35
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6 Inch Heavy Duty Flat Nose Pliers with Narrow Jaws
G2-96
- G2-96
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6-1/2 Inch Chain Nose Pliers
G2-70
- G2-70
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4.5 Inch Round Nose Pliers
G2-12
- G2-12
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Xuron Flush Cutter - Pack of 1
G2-504
- G2-504
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Instructions
Step 1
Measure and cut 4 pieces of the copper wire into 4 inch lengths.
Measure and cut 4 pieces of the silver wire into 4 inch lengths.
Using the round-nose pliers, begin making the first link. At one end of the wire, wrap and curl the wire around the widest end of the shaft of the pliers. Make a circle on each end, curling in opposite directions.
Measure and cut 4 pieces of the silver wire into 4 inch lengths.
Using the round-nose pliers, begin making the first link. At one end of the wire, wrap and curl the wire around the widest end of the shaft of the pliers. Make a circle on each end, curling in opposite directions.
Step 2
Use the nylon-jaw pliers to hold one circle. Bend the wire in a tight circle with your fingers until it comes to the center. Curl the other end of the circle inward until they both meet in the center.
Step 3
Repeat this step to create the remaining links.
Step 4
Thread one bead onto one headpin to make a charm. Use chain nose pliers to bend the wire to a 90 degree angle at the top of the bead.
Make a loop with the round nose pliers holding the pliers close to the 90 degree angle of the wire.
Make a loop with the round nose pliers holding the pliers close to the 90 degree angle of the wire.
Step 5
Hold the loop with the nylon jaw pliers.
Use the chain nose pliers to wrap the wire tightly around the nneck of the wire, then around the top of the bead.
Press the end firmly with chain nose pliers to flatten and tuck in the end of the wire.
Use the chain nose pliers to wrap the wire tightly around the nneck of the wire, then around the top of the bead.
Press the end firmly with chain nose pliers to flatten and tuck in the end of the wire.
Step 6
Repeat this step with all the beads to form the charms.
Step 7
The spirals will link together using 2 jump rings on either side of the links. Open all the jump rings. Arrange your pattern of links, if they are different colors.
Use one pair of chain nose pliers to hold one jump ring. Thread the jump ring through one end of two spiral links. Close the jump ring. Repeat this step using a second jump ring.
Use one pair of chain nose pliers to hold one jump ring. Thread the jump ring through one end of two spiral links. Close the jump ring. Repeat this step using a second jump ring.
Step 8
Thread the jump rings through each side of the spiral links until the chain is complete.
Step 9
Open each 10mm jump ring. Use the chain nose pliers to thread one charm bead loop to one spiral loop link. Close the jump ring. Attach all the beads to the bracelet chain.
Step 10
Use the final two jump rings to attach the clasp to the bracelet. Open the jump rings.Use the chain nose pliers to attach the 10mm jump ring to one double jump ring end of the bracelet.
Use the 5mm jump ring to attach the clasp to the double row of jump rings at the other end of the bracelet.
Use the 5mm jump ring to attach the clasp to the double row of jump rings at the other end of the bracelet.
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Nancy Chase
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