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Costa Rica Bracelet Tutorial
Created by: Swarovski's Create Your Style Design Team
Designer Tips
If using the bulk cable chain, measure desired length, use 2 pairs of chain-nose pliers to open link at desired length, attach one end of the toggle, and repeat for other end.
Cut the wire into sixteen 1" pieces and set aside.
Attach one jump ring on each sea life charm and set aside. For the shell bead slide it onto one head pin, make a simple loop and set aside.
Using one head pin, slide on a 4mm pearl and make a simple loop. Using one piece of wire, make a simple loop, slide on one 8mm 5040 Lt Turquoise bead and make a simple loop, then attach the pearl drop. Repeat 5 more times and set aside.
New to jewelry-making? For step-by-step jump ring and looping instructions, see Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF)
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Designer Tips Continued
Using one head pin, slide on one 8mm pearl and make a simple loop. Using one piece of wire make a simple loop, and slide on a 6mm 5328 Peridot bead and make a simple loop, then attach the pearl drop. Repeat 4 more times and set aside.
Using one head pin, slide on one 8mm 5000 Lt. Turquoise bead and make a simple loop. Repeat 14 more times and set aside.
Using one head pin slide on one 6mm 5328 Peridot bead and make a simple loop. Repeat 5 more times and set aside.
Using one head pin slide on one 6mm pearl and make a simple loop. Repeat 14 more times and set aside.
Using one piece of wire make a simple loop and slide on 6mm pearl and make a simple loop and attach one Xilion Rose Peach pendant. Repeat 4 more times and set aside.
Using jump rings attach to one Xilion Rose Peach pendant. Repeat 4 more times and set aside.
Now add all these fun beachy components to desired locations along the length of the bracelet! Be sure to leave a few links empty near the bar end of the toggle, to make sure that you can easily close the toggle clasp.
#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
#66-214-06 Beading Mat-make sure your beads don’t roll away while you work! (Optional)
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