Oh So Simple Bracelet
3 samples above - all basically the same
What you need:
Chain for the size bracelet you want to make - I buy my chain by the foot
Jump rings to match
Lobster Clasp on the larger size
Head Pins [one regular and one with a loop]
Silver heart
Small beads and crystals
2 Glass Flower Buds [these are the ones I make]
TOOLS: Crimping tool, Wire Wrapping tool and needlenose plyers
This is so simple and delicate it will make you smile. In this bracelet I used all silver.
Put a small bead/crystal on your head pin, then the glass flower bud followed by another bead/crystal [I like using tiny bead caps and silver balls], then wirewrap your headpin to create a loop for hanging. If you want to hang something from the flower bud then use a headpin with a loop on the end and hang your accessory from the loop by opening the loop and slipping on the accessory. In the center one, I used a silver heart on the bottom of the headpin.
Take your silver chain [which you can buy in bead stores by the foot] and measure it for the size you need. When you lay it against the ruler also place your lobster clasp to make sure you don't make it too large. In the center one I used double chain, the other two are single length of chain. Attach the lobster clasp with a jump ring and then attach a large jump ring on the other end of the chain. Make sure that it is easy to put on. I use lobster clasps and jump rings that are more expensive or better quality.
Use a jump ring to attach the two small flowers about an inch from the end of the chain so that when it is worn they naturally hang from the wrist.
Variations: You can make this as a necklace with the flower buds hanging from the center of your chain or use the flower buds to make earrings.
