Chances Are Bracelet

This free bracelet project features lampwork glass playing card beads and Venetian-style handblown glass beads from Rings & Things.

Created by: Cindy Morris

Suggested Materials:
4 each #28-333-87 Bead, Glass, Playing Card (Assorted)
3 each #28-327-001-902 Bead, Glass, Blown, Round, 13mm (Clear/ Black)
5 each #26-120-9 Bead, Metal, Large Hole Spacer (Black Gunmetal)
1 each #39-181-01-9 Clasp, Toggle, Teardrop Swirl (Black Gunmetal)
11" #46-401-14 Artistic Wire®, 18g, 30ft (Tinned Copper)

Tools and Supplies:
#69-273-99 Tool, Ecco, Four-Piece Set (use side cutters, round-nose pliers, chain-nose pliers, flat-nose pliers)

Think about pairing this bracelet with "What Happens in Vegas"earrings.

Designer Tips:

Create the playing card and blown glass bead segments using 18-gauge wire with simple loops at each end.
Connect the segments using large-hole spacer beads.
The overall length is approximately 7.5". For a different length bracelet, adjust the number of beads.

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

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