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College Days Charm Bracelet Tutorial

Created by: Rita Hutchinson

Designer Tips
Glue crystal rivolis into settings. Create divots in a piece of scrap Styrofoam, to allow settings to dry flat.
Create wrapped loops (or simple loops) with the pearl peards, and attach all components with jump rings. For step-by-step instructions on creating loops, and best way to open and close loops, see Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF).
Make sure the chain isn't twisted, and space your "one sided" components carefully, so they all face the same direction.

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A note about Sorority and Fraternity Jewelry:

Just like with NFL and Disney themed jewelry and products, there are very strict licensing rules about selling jewelry, T-Shirts, etc. that is for any particular Greek organization. So, you don't want to design a product line based on your local college's biggest sorority without getting an official license from the license holder -- and those licenses aren't cheap!

However, they all agree that you are welcome to make your own items by hand, for non-commercial use. You can make sorority-themed items and give them as gifts, or for your own personal use; you just aren't allowed to sell them for profit.

Suggested Supplies

1 dozen (use 1 piece) #40-415-02-4 Gold Plated Oval Cable Chain Bracelet with Toggle, 7.5"
3 each #49-958-68-02-AG TierraCast Antiqued Gold Plated Greek Letter Delta Charm - no longer in production; get them while you can!
2 each #01-122-14-439 Swarovski 1122 Rivoli Stone, 14mm - Crystal Royal Blue Lacquer
2 each #01-122-14-22 Swarovski 1122 Rivoli Stone, 14mm - Topaz - other bright yellow options linked at bottom of parts-list.
1 strand (use 7 pieces) #05-810-05-241ST Swarovski 5810 Round Pearl Beads, 5mm - Pearlescent White
4 each #41-862-04-14-4 Swarovski Setting for 14mm 1122 Rivoli Stone, With Loop - Gold Plated
1 ounce (use 7 pieces) #37-422-2 Yellow Plated Head Pin, 2", Standard
1 ounce (use 7 pieces) #37-145-2 Yellow Plated Jump Ring, Round, 6mm
1 set #60-230 Adhesive, Epoxy, 330

Tools

#69-056 EURO TOOL Side Flush Cutter
#69-275-09 Wubbers Bent Chain-Nose Jewelry Making Pliers
#69-275-03 Wubbers Chain-Nose Jewelry Making Pliers
#69-275-02 Wubbers Round-Nose Jewelry Making Pliers
#65-010 EURO TOOL Jewelry Pliers, Crimping, Standard, 5" (optional, to help tuck the final wire of each wrapped loop snugly into place)

Other Supplies

Styrofoam
Mixing Stick (toothpick, coffee stir stick, etc.)
Scrap Cardboard

See Also:

More Jewelry Pliers & Cutter Options

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College Days Charm Bracelet Tutorial

Gold Plated Oval Cable Chain Bracelet with Toggle, 7.5"

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TierraCast Antiqued Gold Plated Greek Letter Delta Charm - Limited Availability

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Swarovski 1122 Rivoli Stone, 14mm - Crystal Royal Blue Lacquer - (Final Stock)

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Swarovski 1122 Rivoli Stone, 14mm - Topaz - (Final Stock)

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Swarovski 5810 Round Pearl Beads, 5mm - Pearlescent White

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Swarovski Setting for 14mm 1122 Rivoli Stone, With Loop - Gold Plated - (Final Stock)

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Yellow Plated Head Pin, 2", Standard

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Yellow Plated Jump Ring, Round, 6mm

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Adhesive, Epoxy, 330 - HZ*

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Jewelry Technique Sheet, Jewelry Basics 101

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EURO TOOL Side Flush Cutter

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Wubbers Bent Chain-Nose Jewelry Making Pliers

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Wubbers Chain-Nose Jewelry Making Pliers

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Wubbers Round-Nose Jewelry Making Pliers

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EURO TOOL Jewelry Pliers, Crimping, Standard, 5"

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Swarovski 1122 Rivoli Stone, 14mm - Yellow Opal

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Swarovski 1122 Rivoli Stone, 14mm - Crystal Sunshine DeLite Lacquer - (Final Stock)

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