Earth Laughs in Flowers Bracelet

A free bracelet project featuring textured, stamped and riveted metal with Czech glass flower bead caps from Rings & Things.

Created by: Cindy Morris

Suggested Materials:
1 each #64-991-24-25 Sheet, 24 Gauge, 6x0.25" (Brass)
1 each #64-981-24-50 Sheet, 24 Gauge, 6x0.5" (Copper)
2 each #69-921-03-8 Rivet, 1/16", 1/8" Long (Copper)
2 each #69-931-11-1 Rivet Accent, Plain Round (Nickel Silver)
19 each #37-167-7 Jump Ring, Round, 8mm (Antiqued Copper Plated)
5 each #23-390-01-009 Bead Cap, Glass, Flower, 13mm (Luster Factory Mix)
5 each #26-473-7 Bead, 3mm Cornerless Cube (Antiqued Copper Plated)
5 each #37-422-1 Head Pin, 2", Standard (White)

Tools and Supplies:
#64-999-4285 Sheet, Brass, Floral Pattern (Brass)
#69-900 Tool, 1/16" Rivet Piercing/ Setting (Steel)
#69-244-12 Tool, 3/32" Stamp Set, Lowercase, Economy, 27pc (Tempered Steel)
#69-245-11 Tool, Stamp, Leaf (Steel)
#69-230 Tool, Shear, 7"
#69-270-99 Tool, Lindstrom® Four-Piece Set
#69-252-01-4 Tool, Flat File, 6", #4 Cut
#69-125 Tool, Steel 4" Square Block
#69-346 Tool, Hammer, Brass, 1lb
#86-343 Win-Ox™, 3 oz.
0000 steel wool
Small bottle
Masking tape

This piece is inspired by a quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson:
"Earth laughs in flowers to see her boastful boys
Earth-proud, proud of the earth which is not theirs;
Who steer the plow but cannot steer their feet
Clear of the grave."

If you like this bracelet, check out the matching "Earth Laughs in Flowers" earrings.

Designer Tips:

Stamp a phrase on the brass strip. Stamp with a decorative stamp if desired.
Tape the copper to the floral patterned brass sheet, place on steel block and hammer hammer HAMMER to transfer the pattern to the copper.
Patina both strips with Win-Ox and polish with steel wool.
Use the metal shears to angle the corners if desired (I cut about 1" off my strip). File any sharp points.
Center the brass on the copper. Using the piercing side of the riveting tool, punch holes in both ends of the brass strip and one end of the copper.
Rivet together, adding a rivet accent if desired.
Mark where the brass hole lands on the copper, punch a hole and rivet together.
Check out this instructional video for more information on using this riveting system.
Curve the metal around a small bottle to make it into a bracelet shape.
Punch holes in the ends of the copper. Link with jump rings, adding flower dangles to every other link.
Adjust the number of jump rings to adjust the fit.

For additional details about techniques used in this design, see:
Techniques for Creating a Stamped Metal Charm
Basic Jewelry-Making Technique Sheet

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