Give Peace a Chance - Bracelet

As seen in the Rings & Things 2009 Spring Supplement
Created by: Mollie Valente

#64-980-24 24-gauge sheet metal, copper
#44-048-41 11mm peace sign charm, sterling silver
#49-947-44-7 13mm TierraCast™ Hammertone round link, antiqued copper plate
#26-814-02 2mm round beads, copper
#20-635-363 5mm freshwater potato pearls, green
#20-638-09-273 8mm freshwater faceted potato pearls, purple
#26-812-006 9x8mm rondelle beads with fluted pattern and collar, antiqued copper
#21-000-079-65 8x15x5mm "couch cushion" gemstone bead, green tourmalated quartz
#37-145-7 6mm round jump rings, antiqued copper plate
#37-136-7 4mm round jump ring, antiqued copper plate
#37-722-7 2" standard eye pins, antiqued copper plate
#40-099-01-7 4.2mm curb chain, antiqued copper plate
#61-723-19-54 0.018" 19-strand Beadalon® stringing cable, copper satin
#41-252-8 2mm crimp tubes, copper
#41-050-8 Wire Guardian™ wire protectors, copper plate
#39-159 Scalloped toggle clasp, antiqued copper plate
Silver-color eyelets (usually available in scrap booking aisle of local craft stores)

Tools: shears (#69-230), flat-nose pliers, round-nose pliers, chain-nose pliers, eyelet setting tool, two-hole metal punch (#69-235), bead reamer (#69-058), alphabet stamps (#69-241-01-L), patina such as liver of sulfur (#86-354) or Win-Ox™ (#86-343)

The silver-color eyelets provide contrast to the copper and add a finished look to the necklace.

NOTE: If you like this design, we also offer a design tip sheet for the "Namaste"bracelet.

Just have to know more about this design? View the high resolution or faster loading Designer Tip Sheet for how-to hints, tips and instructions. To view Designer Tip Sheets (PDF files), you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. You can download it free here.

For instructions on making stamped metal charms and pendants, see our Metal Stamping Technique Sheet.

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