Rock Garden Bracelet

A free bracelet project featuring domed antiqued copper connectors, drilled river rocks and birdseye rhyolite gemstone beads from Rings & Things.

As seen in the Rings & Things Summer Supplement 2011
Created by: Amy Mickelson

Suggested Materials:
2 each #29-385-03 Drilled Rock, Connector, 2 Hole (River Rock)
2 each #49-952-67-7 Connector, Oval with Flowers (Antiqued Copper Plated)
1 each #49-952-64-7 Connector, Oval with Flowers, 2 Loop (Antiqued Copper Plated)
6 each #26-120-7 Bead, Metal, Large Hole Spacer (Antiqued Copper Plated)
16 each #37-167-7 Jump Ring, Round, 8mm (Antiqued Copper Plated)
12 each #37-145-7 Jump Ring, Round, 6mm (Antiqued Copper Plated)
12 each #20-557-6 Bead, Dyed Bamboo Coral, Rondelle, 6mm (Peach Bamboo Coral)
12 each #28-000-005-132 Bead, Glass, Faceted Rondelle, 6mm (Champagne)
12 each #21-886-227 Bead, Gemstone, Round, 6mm (Birdseye Rhyolite)
1 vial #20-228-222 Glass, TOHO Seed Bead, size 11/0, 2.1mm (Dark Bronze)
(Use 72 beads)
36 each #37-415-7 Head Pin, 1.5", Thin (Antiqued Copper Plated)
12 each #43-195-14-7 Bead Cap, Cast, 5 Petal, Small (Antiqued Copper Plated)
1 each #39-181-56-7 Clasp, Toggle, Floral (Antiqued Copper Plated)

Tools and Supplies:
#69-271-99 Tool, Glitter, Four-Piece Set
(use chain-nose pliers, flat-nose pliers, round-nose pliers and semi-flush side cutters)
#69-215 Tool, Pocket Crimper

If you like this bracelet, check out the matching "Rock Garden" earrings.

Designer Tips:

Use 8mm jump rings to connect the 2-hole river rocks, large-hole spacers, and copper connectors.
When connecting the 2-hole river rocks, use two jump rings on each side for extra security.
Add beads caps as desired to the tops and bottoms of the dangles.
Use crimping pliers to round the wrapped head pins so they aren't scratchy. The concave shape helps pull the wire in close to the wrap without chipping the bead underneath.
Attach the bead dangles to the large-hole spacers with 6mm jump rings.

For additional details about techniques used in this design, see:
Basic Jewelry-Making Technique Sheet

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