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Bracelet with Swarovski® Crystal Bicones and Rounds
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Prepare the bracelet foundation:
Step 1
- Cut a length of elastic thread to 10'' (25 cm).
- Create a circle with the ends and tie a square knot.
- Tie overhand knots to each tail placing them near the square knot.
Step 2
- Dot knots with glue. Set aside to dry.
- Trim ends to 3/8'' (10 cm).
Embellish with crystal components:
Step 3
- Cut a length of nylon thread to 2'' (5 cm).
- Tie the length around the elastic foundation, leaving equal length tails.
Step 4
- Add the top components of (Start with Set A) to one tail thread.
- Push the crystals flush to the knot and trim the end to .25'' (7mm).
Step 5
Step 6
- Add the bottom components (match Set A bottom to Set A top, etc.) to the remaining tail end.
- Repeat Step 5 to secure the crystals in place.
- Repeat Steps 4 and 5 around the braceletwith crystal sets A, B, and C until bracelet reaches desired fullness. (Note: Recommended fullness uses every crystal listed in the material section.)
Step 7
SET A:
- Top -- 8 mm Art. 5000 Jet Hematite, then 4 mm Art. 5301 Black Diamond.
- Top -- 6 mm Art. 5000 Jet, then 4mm Art. 5000 Jet Hematite; Bottom -- 6 mm Art. 5000 Black Diamond, then 4mm Art. 5301 Jet.
- Top -- 6mm Art. 5301 Black Diamond, then 4 mm Art. 5301 Jet. Bottom -- 6 mm Art. 5000 Jet Hematite, then 3 mm Art. 5000 Jet.
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