Dream Big - Bracelet

Created by: Rita Hutchinson

Suggested materials:
1 #88-102-01-0 20x45mm Vintaj® "rustic" altered rectangle connector blank,
natural brass
8" #61-443-09 3/8" velvet ribbon, purple (cut two 4" pieces)
3" #40-099-03-6 5mm hammered long-and-short curb chain, antiqued brass plate
2 #48-250-4 10mm necklace clamps, gold plate
2 #37-133-6 4.5mm round jump rings, antiqued brass plate
1 #39-349-6 15mm lobster clasp, antiqued brass plate

Tools and supplies:
1/4" alphanumeric stamp set (#69-240-02), chasing hammer (#69-138),
steel block (#69-125), bracelet bending pliers (#69-228), Win-Ox™ oxidizer (#86-343), side cutters (#65-500), flat-nose pliers (#65-080) use 2 pair, G-S Hypo Tube Cement adhesive (#60-250), ruler, scissors, foam brush, rubber stamp (from craft store),
acrylic paint (available from craft store), dimensional glaze such as Inkssentials™
Glossy Accents™ (available from craft store)

This project is adapted from the Vintaj® Jewelry Technique Book (#62-350).

TIPS:
* Since the connector blank has a convex shape, use a hammer to flatten it before stamping.

* Use the bracelet bending pliers to reshape the connector after stamping.

* Paint the stamped design with acrylic paint. Use a moist paper towel to remove excess paint, so that only paint in the indentations of the design/word remains.

* Apply acrylic paint to rubber stamp and stamp additional designs, if desired. Allow the paint to dry.

* Seal with dimensional glaze.

* Antique the necklace clamps and secure ends of the ribbon with adhesive before clamping.

See the following technique sheets:
Techniques for Creating a Stamped Metal Charm
Basic Jewelry-Making Technique Sheet

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