Unisex, Simple Slide Bangle

Briolette Earrings

Designed by Suzanne Hollingsworth

Skill Level: Beginner/All

I have seen slide bracelets such as these, made using leather and thought I would do one in metal. It's really quick, easy and as much fun to make as it is to wear!

Materials

Tools

Instructions

  1. Straighten, measure, and cut one 12-inch piece of 12-gauge round, half-hard wire.
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  2. Overlap the wire around the largest part of bracelet mandrel or other round object, (between 2.5 and 3” in diameter).
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  3. Measure 1/2 “ from each end and bend wire away from bracelet. (Note: photo shows more than ½”, just for clarity.)
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  4. Using largest section of round nose pliers, bend one end of wire up, over, and around opposite bracelet wire. Repeat with other side.
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  5. Slide bracelet “open” to take on and off. Snug bracelet “closed” once on wrist.
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