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Mix & match your favorite shades of red, white and blue -- we used Siam, Light Siam, Alabaster, Opal, Sapphire and Capri, but linked in a few other shades below as well.Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRueDesigner TipsCut 6 matching pairs of chain links: 7 links, 9 links, 11 links, 13 links, 15 links, and 18 links.Tip: To use just 1 foot of chain total, you can cut all of these 2 links shorter.Open a jump ring, and add the longest chain first, then 13 and 7 on one side, 15 and 9 on the other side. …

With this Fire Cracker bracelet, there is NO CHANCE you will not stand out at any Independence Day gathering, even with social distancing. This exquisite piece of jewelry is very easy to make, but it will take some time to create.Created by: The Swarovski Design Team at Create Your Style.Designer TipsUsing a 2" head pin, slide on one 6mm Sapphire bicone bead and make a simple loop. Repeat 39 more times and set aside. Jump Ring How-To. If you haven't made simple loops before, practice on a few in …

Created by: Amy ScaliseDesigner TipsUse the 1-Step Looper to create 36 (12 of each color) crystal pearl dangles.Cut two 1" pieces of chain and attach approximately 2 dangles per link directly onto the chain. Do not attach any dangles to the last links of the chain.Use 10mm jump rings to attach the crystal star pendants to the last chain link, and attach the hammertone links to the third link from the bottom.Create two connectors with the bicones. Attach the earwires to one end, and the chain to …

Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRueDesigner TipsCenter a stone in a setting and gently squeeze prongs in (with your fingers or pliers) working from opposite sides to keep the stone centered. Once the prongs are bent in, use the burnishing tool to smooth them firmly into place.Cut 2 pieces of chain, 5 links long.Cut 2 pieces of chain, 10 links long.The links on this 2.8mm peanut chain are a nice size, easy to add medium jump rings to. Also, the flattened links nicely catch the light.Select 12 matching …

Need a little patriotic sparkle? This sweet bracelet is a brilliant red, white and blue sparkler for your wrist on Independence Day or any time of year. Bonus: it's easy to swap out the charms for other seasons!Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRueDesigner TipsCenter a stone in a setting and gently squeeze prongs in (with your hands or pliers) working from opposite sides to keep the stone centered. Once the prongs are bent in, use the burnishing tool to smooth them firmly into place.Repeat for other 2 s …