Shangri-la Bracelet

by Kristal Wick

Category: Contemporary
Technique(s): Chain Making
Skill Level: Beginner

Inspired by my daily (well, almost) walks on the shores of a beautiful resort called Shangri-la on Monkey Island (no, there are no actual monkeys on the island) on Grand Lake, Oklahoma, I used the color pallet for this bracelet.

This bracelet project uses equal lengths of crystal links and chain. It's a great way to use up any chain remnants you have; simply connect stray pieces together to match the length of your crystal links. Use any size crystals and mix up the colors to create a different color theme.

Materials

6mm Aquamarine 5328 Bi-Cone Swarovski Crystal Beads - Pack of 10

A13-56B

Lesson Quantity: 20.00 pieces
Purchase Quantity: 2.00 each
Price: $2.77
Gold Club Price: $2.08

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4mm Light Sapphire 5328 Bi-Cone Swarovski Crystal Bead - Pack of 10

A13-129A

Lesson Quantity: 42.00 pieces
Purchase Quantity: 5.00 each
Price: $1.57
Gold Club Price: $1.18

Out of Stock

Rose Gold Filled Oval Lobster 13mm - Pack of 1

L3-15

Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
Price: $6.92
Gold Club Price: $5.19

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Gold Filled Jump Rings Open (.030) 20ga. (OD) 6mm (ID) 4.34mm - Pack of 10

J11-192

Lesson Quantity: 2.00 pieces
Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
Price: $7.42
Gold Club Price: $5.57

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Sterling Silver Bead Cone 6.5x3.5mm - Pack of 1

K9-120

Lesson Quantity: 2.00 pieces
Purchase Quantity: 2.00 each
Price: $2.06
Gold Club Price: $1.55

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Gold Filled Eyepins 24GA 1 inch - Pack of 10

J8-25

Lesson Quantity: 22.00 pieces
Purchase Quantity: 3.00 each
Price: $4.24
Gold Club Price: $3.18

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Gold Filled Cable Chain 1.7x2.45mm - 10 Feet

C4-121U

Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
Price: $79.60
Gold Club Price: $59.70

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Tools

WireJewelry - Ultimate Wire-Pliers Jewelry Pliers with Case, Set of 5

G15-20

G15-20
Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
Price: $170.72
Gold Club Price: $128.04

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20 X 15 Inch Padded Work Mat

MAT-620.00

MAT-620.00
Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
Price: $14.95
Gold Club Price: $11.21

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Instructions

Step 1

Load a small crystal, large crystal and small crystal onto an eye pin to make a connector. Make a perfect loop at the other end. See instructions here: https://www.wirejewelry.com/jewelry_making_tips_techniques/Perfect-Sized-Loops-Every-Time_318.html

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Step 2

Connect 10 crystal connectors by opening an end loop, adding a connector and closing the loop. Repeat for 2nd crystal length.

Step 3

Cut a chain length equal to the crystal connector lengths and place in the middle.

Step 4

Open an eye pin and slip in a crystal connector, chain and crystal connector.

Step 5

Close the eye pin and slide on a bead cone and small crystal.

Step 6

Make a perfect loop at the top of the crystal.

Step 7

Attach a lobster clasp to one bracelet end and a jump ring to the other end.

Reviews

Kristal Wick

Internationally award winning designer, teacher and official Swarovski Instructor, she resides with her 2 puppies, Sparkle and Bling in beautiful Colorado. Kristal's fashion endeavors include designing & creating jewelry for the Jimmy Buffet Band backup singers & dancers; appearing numerous times on HGTV, PBS and JTV and teaching on cruise ships worldwide. The author of 4 books: Metal Clay 101 for Beaders, Foxy Epoxy, Fabulous Fabric Beads Sassy Silky Savvy; 2 DVDs: Mixed Media: Beaded Bracelets with Fiber Beads and Crystals, Resin, Wire Mixed Media: Jewelry Making with Handmade Beads, Crystals, Resin, and More! Past editor of BeadingDaily.com, her designs have been featured in over 85 publications. Kristal's jewelry has been represented in galleries spanning the globe including Santa Fe - Canyon Rd. Alaska, Cayman Islands, Italy, Germany & the Virgin Islands.