Abby Hook's Dainty Interchangeable Boho Bracelet Tutorial, Contemporary Wire Jewelry. . This is a very simple and quick design to make.

Dainty Interchangeable Boho Bracelet Tutorial

by Abby Hook
  • Category: Contemporary
  • Technique(s): Twisting
  • Skill Level: Beginner
This is a very simple and quick design to make. You can create many variations with different connectors, allowing you to easily co-ordinate with any outfit. These bracelets are also stackable.

This tutorial includes 2 variations for the connector.

The measurements given in this lesson for a 7 1/2" inner circumference.

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Materials

14 Gauge Round Half Hard .925 Sterling Silver Wire
H8-14H
  • Lesson Quantity: 9.00 inches
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20 Gauge Round Half Hard .925 Sterling Silver Wire
H8-20H
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Malachite 6mm Round Beads - 8 Inch Strand
A1-695
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Tools

Round Nose Wire Pliers
G2-507
  • G2-507
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Chain Nose Wire Pliers
G2-508
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Flat Nose Wire Pliers
G2-506
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5 1/2 Inch Nylon Flat Jaw Pliers with Replacement Jaws
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C.H.P Milano Italian Flush Cutter, 5 1/2 Inches
PLR-487.00
  • PLR-487.00
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Premium Steel Bracelet Mandrel - Oval
MAN-217.00
  • MAN-217.00
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Instructions
Step 1:
Prepare the bracelet wire
Cut a 9" length of 14-gauge wire and straighten it by holding one end in the chain nose pliers and pulling the length through the nylon-jaw pliers a couple of times.
Abby Hook's Dainty Interchangeable Boho Bracelet Tutorial - Prepare the bracelet wire, Contemporary Wire Jewelry, , straighten the wire
Step 2:
Shape the bracelet
Hold the center of the wire against the widest face of the bracelet mandrel.
Shape the wire around the mandrel, smoothing the wire into position with your thumb.
Check the sizing of your frame, the inner circumference should be 7 1/2".
Abby Hook's Dainty Interchangeable Boho Bracelet Tutorial - Shape the bracelet, Contemporary Wire Jewelry, , shape the bracelet
Abby Hook's Dainty Interchangeable Boho Bracelet Tutorial - Shape the bracelet, Contemporary Wire Jewelry, , form the bracelet
Abby Hook's Dainty Interchangeable Boho Bracelet Tutorial - Shape the bracelet, Contemporary Wire Jewelry, , shape the bracelet
Step 3:
Form the loops
Grasp one end of the wire with the very small tip of the round-nose pliers. Form a small loop the faces the frame. Repeat on the other end.
Abby Hook's Dainty Interchangeable Boho Bracelet Tutorial - Form the loops, Contemporary Wire Jewelry, , make small loops
Step 4:
Make the loops smaller
Snip the very end of the wire off, holding the flat edge of the cutters at a 90 degree angle to the frame.
Notice how this opens the loop again.
Use the round-nose pliers to close the loops.
Grasp the loop carefully in the chain-nose pliers and squeeze so that it gets smaller.
Be very careful the pliers don't slip, as they will mar the wire. If this does happen, file and sand any marks out.

Note: - the loops need to be small enough to fit the connector loops over.
Abby Hook's Dainty Interchangeable Boho Bracelet Tutorial - Make the loops smaller, Contemporary Wire Jewelry, , trim the wire
Abby Hook's Dainty Interchangeable Boho Bracelet Tutorial - Make the loops smaller, Contemporary Wire Jewelry, , trimming opens the wire loops
Abby Hook's Dainty Interchangeable Boho Bracelet Tutorial - Make the loops smaller, Contemporary Wire Jewelry, , close the loops
Abby Hook's Dainty Interchangeable Boho Bracelet Tutorial - Make the loops smaller, Contemporary Wire Jewelry, , close the loops
Abby Hook's Dainty Interchangeable Boho Bracelet Tutorial - Make the loops smaller, Contemporary Wire Jewelry, , close the loops
Step 5:
Finish shaping
Grasp the frame on one side, just after the loop with the round nose pliers, about 1/4 of the way down the jaws. Turn the pliers so that you form a hook shape in the wire.

Repeat on the other side.
Return the frame to the mandrel and check the shape and size. The gap between the ends should be 1".

Set aside
Abby Hook's Dainty Interchangeable Boho Bracelet Tutorial - Finish shaping, Contemporary Wire Jewelry, , form a hook
Abby Hook's Dainty Interchangeable Boho Bracelet Tutorial - Finish shaping, Contemporary Wire Jewelry, , form hooks on each end
Step 6:
Begin to form the connector
This lesson includes two variations of connectors. The first is a simple 3 bead wrapped loop.

Cut a 4 1/2" length of 20-gauge wire and straighten. Measure 1 3/4" from one end and make a 45 degree bend with the flat-nose pliers.
Grasp just after the bend with the round nose pliers and form a loop that is large enough to pass over the hook on the bracelet frame.
Abby Hook's Dainty Interchangeable Boho Bracelet Tutorial - Begin to form the connector, Contemporary Wire Jewelry, , make a bend in the wire
Abby Hook's Dainty Interchangeable Boho Bracelet Tutorial - Begin to form the connector, Contemporary Wire Jewelry, , make a small loop
Step 7:
Close the loop
Grasp the loop with the flat-nose pliers and the short tail wire with the chain-nose pliers. Keep the tail at a 9 degree angle to the straight wire, wrap the tail around the longer length 3 times to close the loop.
Trim the tail wire and tuck the end in with the chain-nose pliers using a ratchet motion, pushing the end tightly against the length.
Abby Hook's Dainty Interchangeable Boho Bracelet Tutorial - Close the loop, Contemporary Wire Jewelry, , wrap the tail of the wire
Abby Hook's Dainty Interchangeable Boho Bracelet Tutorial - Close the loop, Contemporary Wire Jewelry, , trim the excess wire
Step 8:
Complete the connector
Thread 3 x 6mm beads onto the wire.
Grasp the wire just after the beads with the flat-nose pliers and bend the wire 45 degrees.
Form a round loop and wrap as before. Curve the connector slightly with your thumb to match the contour of the bracelet.
Abby Hook's Dainty Interchangeable Boho Bracelet Tutorial - Complete the connector, Contemporary Wire Jewelry, , string on beads
Abby Hook's Dainty Interchangeable Boho Bracelet Tutorial - Complete the connector, Contemporary Wire Jewelry, , bend the wire after the beads
Abby Hook's Dainty Interchangeable Boho Bracelet Tutorial - Complete the connector, Contemporary Wire Jewelry, , make a wrapped loop
Step 9:
Link variation
Cut a 9" length of 20-gauge wire and straighten. Measure 4" from one end and bend 45 degrees. Follow steps 6 to 8 but only wrap the loop twice
Abby Hook's Dainty Interchangeable Boho Bracelet Tutorial - Link variation, Contemporary Wire Jewelry, , string on beads
Step 10:
Add the details
Grasp one loop with the flat-nose pliers and the end of the wire with the chain-nose pliers. Wrap the wire over the first bead and bring it back to the front between the two beads.
Continue until you reach the other end. Wrap twice, overlapping the coils already there.
Abby Hook's Dainty Interchangeable Boho Bracelet Tutorial - Add the details, Contemporary Wire Jewelry, , wrap over the bead
Abby Hook's Dainty Interchangeable Boho Bracelet Tutorial - Add the details, Contemporary Wire Jewelry, , wrap the tail of the wire
Step 11:
Complete the link
Repeat on the other end of the connector.
Trim and tuck the ends in. You are done!
Abby Hook's Dainty Interchangeable Boho Bracelet Tutorial - Complete the link, Contemporary Wire Jewelry, , wrap the wire and trim
Abby Hook's Dainty Interchangeable Boho Bracelet Tutorial - Complete the link, Contemporary Wire Jewelry, , finished wire connector
Abby Hook's Dainty Interchangeable Boho Bracelet Tutorial - Complete the link, Contemporary Wire Jewelry, , beaded wire bracelet
Abby Hook's Dainty Interchangeable Boho Bracelet Tutorial - Complete the link, Contemporary Wire Jewelry, , beaded wire bracelet