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Auntie Ant - Bracelet
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As seen in the Rings & Things 2009 Fall Supplement
Created by: Sondra Barrington
This design is made with CRYSTALLIZED™ – Swarovski Elements.
7" #40-099-35-4 4.1mm flattened long & short chain, gold plate
1 #46-301-10-0 20mm round bezel cup with loop, raw brass
3 #37-136-2 5mm round jump rings, yellow
1 #39-349-4 15mm lobster clasp, gold plate
1 #44-154-4 25mm round filigree, gold plate
1 #37-415-2 1.5" thin head pin, yellow
1 #05-520-12-124 CRYSTALLIZED™ 12mm graphic bead, indicolite
1 #82-500-08 8oz kit EasyCast epoxy
Tools and supplies: round-nose pliers, cutters, chain-nose pliers, resin mixing set (#82-599), Castin'Craft resin spray (#82-530-5), adhesive such as Elmer's Glue-All®
TIPS:
* A drawing from a high-spirited creative child creates a wonderful focal point for this whimsical bracelet. Reduce the drawing to fit setting, and laminate it before gluing into the bezel cup.
* If desired, use E-6000 (#60-260) to glue the round filigree to the back of the bezel finding
See our Epoxy Resin Tip Sheet for handy hints on working with epoxy resin, and our Basic Jewelry-making Technique Sheet for tips on working with jump rings.
For other jewelry-making tips, see the "Techniques" section at the top of our Designer Tip Sheets page.
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