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Peace Bracelet Tutorial
Learn how to polish, color and add charms to an inexpensive brass bangle bracelet and turn it into a finished salable piece of jewelry. No stamping necessary!
Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRue
Designer Tips
Polish bracelet with ultrafine sanding sponge. (Or drop into a tumbler with steel shot and ShineBrite for a couple hours.)
Wipe thoroughly with a soft dry cloth to remove any dust and oils.
Apply Stamp Enamel to words. Allow to dry for 30 seconds.
Wipe off excess with a soft cloth, if you can.
Wait another 60 seconds, then use the ultrafine sanding sponge to remove remaining excess.
Use 16-gauge 10mm jump rings to attach peace charm and world charm. For best way to open and close loops, see Jump Ring Hint in Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF)
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After wearing this bracelet for a while, the designer has this tip to add: "The world charm is great on a bangle bracelet, but the peace sign with its open sections, has a habit of catching on stuff. I've had to put it back on the bracelet a few times, and after the last time, I'm just leaving it off. I'll turn my peace signs into earrings instead."
Suggested Supplies
1 each #51-720-011-025-0-S Brass 1/4" "Peace" Bangle Bracelet, 2-5/8" ID
1 each #86-431-11-001 ImpressArt Stamp Enamel - Black
