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Multi-Strand Bracelet with Blue Sky Jasper Gemstone Beads, Antiqued Sterling Silver Beads and Swarovski® Crystal Beads

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Design Idea KA0L

Say Hello to Blue Skies

-- Designer --

Rose, Jewelry Designer, Exclusively for Fire Mountain Gems and Beads®

To learn more about Rose Wingenbach, read her jewelry artist success story here

: : : Materials : : :

• Bead, Swarovski crystals, crystal scarabaeus green, 3mm Xilion bicone (68 beads)
• Bead, blue sky jasper, 6mm round (32 beads)
• Bead, antiqued sterling silver, 5x3mm bumpy rondelle (64 beads)
• Spacer bead, antiqued sterling silver, 14mm 2-strand double-sided puffed square with fancy flower design (1 spacer bead)
• Jump ring, sterling silver, 6x4mm oval, 4.7x2.9mm inside diameter, 22 gauge (4 jump rings)
• Jump ring, sterling silver, 10mm textured soldered round, 6.8mm inside diameter, 15 gauge (2 jump rings)
• Crimp, sterling silver, 2mm cut tube, 1.4mm inside diameter (8 crimps)
• Crimp cover, sterling silver-filled, 4mm round (8 crimp covers)
• Wire protector, Accu-Guard, sterling silver-filled, 4.5x3.5mm tube with 0.5mm inside diameter (8 wire protectors)
• Clasp, lobster claw, satin-finished sterling silver, 16x8mm with 6mm closed jump ring (1 clasp)
• Beading wire, Accu-Flex, nylon and stainless steel, clear, 49 strand, 0.019-inch diameter
• Needle, stainless steel, #12 medium-heavy, 2-1/2 to 3-inch twisted
• Pliers, bent-nose
• Pliers, chain-nose
• Pliers, flush-cutter
• Pliers, crimping

by Susanne Kathol, Exclusively for Fire Mountain Gems and Beads®

Say hello to blue skies when you wrap your wrist in multiple strands of blue sky jasper gemstone beads. Blue sky jasper has an appealing color combination of a distinctive sky blue and terracotta red-brown and the pairing with antiqued sterling silver bumpy rondelle beads is stunning.

Use a twisted beading needle to create string the Accu-Flex beading wire through the beads to create the visually stimulating crossover design. The scarabaeus green Swarovski crystal beads have a beetle-like glow that blends well with the blue sky jasper beads.

Bracelets are a great choice for dressing up any look. Create this bracelet to add to jewelry lines and your own fashion wardrobe for style success.

Blue Sky Jasper Gemstone Beads

Beaded Metal Beads

Swarovski Crystal 3mm Bicone Beads

Lobster Claw Clasps

STEP 1

Cut four 10-inch lengths of Accu-Flex® professional-quality beading wire.

STEP 2

String onto one length of beading wire: one crimp, one Accu-Guard™ wire protector and one 10mm textured soldered jump ring. 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 trim the excess from the short end of the beading wire. Finish with a crimp cover.

Inner Strands

STEP 3

String onto the length of beading wire:

• Two sets of:
  • One 3mm Xilion bicone
  • One 5x3mm bumpy rondelle
  • One blue sky jasper 6mm round
  • One 5x3mm bumpy rondelle
• Three 3mm Xilion bicones
• Two sets of:
  • One 5x3mm bumpy rondelle
  • One blue sky jasper 6mm round
  • One 5x3mm bumpy rondelle
  • One 3mm Xilion bicone

STEP 4

String the corner of one 14mm spacer onto the beading wire then repeat Step 3 in the opposite direction.

Repeat Step 2 to secure the strand using the same jump ring.

STEP 5

Repeat Steps 2 - 4 using the opposite corner of the spacer.

Outer Strands

STEP 6

Repeat Step 2 with a new length of beading wire using the jump ring of one of the inner strands.

STEP 7

String onto the length of beading wire:

• Two sets of:
  • One 3mm Xilion bicone
  • One 5x3mm bumpy rondelle
  • One blue sky jasper 6mm round
  • One 5x3mm bumpy rondelle
  • One 3mm Xilion bicone
  • One 5x3mm bumpy rondelle
  • One blue sky jasper 6mm round
  • One 5x3mm bump rondelle
  • Two 3mm Xilion bicones
• Two 3mm Xilion bicones

STEP 8

Pass the beading wire through one of the unused corners of the 14mm spacer then repeat Step 7 in the opposite direction.

Repeat Step 2 using the jump ring on the opposite side to secure the strand.

STEP 9

Repeat Steps 6 - 8 using the last corner of the 14mm spacer.

Finishing the Bracelet

STEP 10

Pass one 6x4mm oval jump ring through one textured soldered jump ring then close. Repeat to create double jump rings.

Pass one 6x4mm oval jump ring through the previous two oval jump rings and one lobster claw clasp then close. Repeat to create double jump rings.

: : : Additional Resources : : :

• ''Using Accu-Guard™ Wire Protectors'' how-to video and illustrated instructions
• ''How To Crimp a Crimp Bead/Crimp Tube'' how-to video and illustrated instructions

• ''Using Crimp Covers'' how-to video
• ''Opening a Jump Ring'' how-to video and illustrated instructions
• View the Stylish Stringing collection

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