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Dulce Vida Crystal Bracelet Tutorial
Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRue
Disclaimer: I can't take credit for this design -- I made it at TierraCast's Tucson 2019 Event, copied 93.6% from one of their examples. I love how many variations are possible, and how it sparkles in the Arizona sun!
Designer Tips
Glue crystal into 2-loop setting using Swarovski adhesive. Allow to dry.
Cut 2 pieces of 2mm leather, each 5 to 7" long. (5" pieces will give you a very petite bracelet; 6" for an average wrist.)
Double a piece of cord, string through the button, add a barrel bead over both strands, and feed ends into a Jardin end cap. Flatten end cap with chain-nose or nylon-jaw pliers*.
Double the other cord, and string the barrel bead on, making a loop with enough room to fit easily over the button. Flatten end cap.
Verify fit and pattern before gently flattening barrel beads in place.
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Use approximately 7mm oval jump rings to attach centerpiece to cord ends. For best way to open and close loops, see Jump Ring Hint in Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF).
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*It's easier to flatten the end cap with metal chain-nose pliers, but you will slightly flatten the pattern, too. It's tougher to flatten the end cap and barrel beads with nylon-jaw pliers, but nylon-jaw pliers will protect the pattern. Another option is to use a thin piece of soft leather to protect the pattern.
Want more colors? No problem!
This button is available with clear crystals in 4 plating colors, or go for the empty frame setting (available in 4 plating colors) + over 70 colors of 34ss crystals to glue in!
The 2-loop empty cushion square frame setting is available in 3 plating colors, with over 70 cushion square crystal color options.
