Bracelet with Leopardskin Jasper Gemstone Beads, Preciosa Beads and Cubic Zirconia Charm
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Design Idea NA2S
-- Designer --
Patti, Jewelry Designer, Exclusively for Fire Mountain Gems and Beads®
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- Bead, Preciosa, gold-plated brass and crystal, crystal clear, 8mm rondelle
- Bead, Preciosa, gold-plated brass and crystal, crystal clear, 6mm rondelle
- Bead, Preciosa, gold-plated brass and crystal, crystal clear, 4.5mm rondelle
- Crimp, Artistic Wire®, brass-finished copper, 10x3mm tube, 2mm inside diamete
- Charm, cubic zirconia and gold-finished brass, clear, 9x6mm single-sided flat heart
- Clasp, lobster claw, gold-finished "pewter" (zinc-based alloy) and glass rhinestone, clear, 13x8mm
- Wire protector, Accu-Guard™, gold-plated brass, 4mm tube, 0.5mm inside diameter
- Bead, leopardskin jasper (natural), 4mm round, B grade, Mohs hardness 6-1/2 to 7
- Bead, leopardskin jasper (natural), 8mm round, B grade, Mohs hardness 6-1/2 to 7
- Crimp cover, gold-plated brass, 3mm round
- Beading wire, Accu-Flex®, nylon and stainless steel, Dijon gold, 49 strand, 0.014-inch diameter
- Crimp, sterling silver, 2mm cut tube, 1.4mm inside diameter
- Jump ring, gold-plated brass, 6mm round, 4.2mm inside diameter, 18 gauge
- Jump ring, gold-plated brass, 4mm round, 2.4mm inside diameter, 20 gauge
- Bead, leopardskin jasper (natural), 6mm round, C grade, Mohs hardness 6-1/2 to
Instructions
Step 1
Cut a 10-inch length of Accu-Flex® professional quality beading wire.
Step 2
String a crimp and an Accu-Guard™ wire protector onto the beading wire. Pass the beading wire back through the crimp. Pull the beading wire so the crimp rests snug against the Accu-Guard leaving approximately 1/4 inch of beading wire on the end. Crimp then add a crimp cover.
Step 3
String the following:
- Four sets of:
- One 4mm leopardskin jasper bead
- One 4.5mm rondelle
- Four sets of:
- One 6mm leopardskin jasper bead
- One 6mm rondelle
- Seven sets of:
- One 8mm leopardskin jasper bead
- One 8mm rondelle
- Four sets of:
- One 6mm leopardskin jasper bead
- One 6mm rondelle
- Three sets of:
- One 4mm leopardskin jasper bead
- One 4.5mm rondelle
- One 4mm leopardskin jasper bead
Repeat Step 2 to secure the strand.
Step 4
Open a 6mm jump ring. Slide onto one end of the strand then close the jump ring.
Use 4mm jump rings to attach heart charms and a clasp to the opposite end of the bracelet.
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