Design Inspiration Supplies
Design Instructions
Supplies needed
Gemstone Bracelet (7")
- 1 Palace Magnetic Clasp (94-6244-12)
- 6 8mm Hammertone Bead Caps (94-5662-61)
- 8 Faceted Spacers 5mm (93-0423-12)
- 2 Crimp Beads, 2mm (01-0030-11)
- 2 Crimp Covers (01-0032-11)
- 15 8mm Round Gemstone Beads (Lapis shown)
- Beading Wire
Cord Bracelet (8")
- 2 Rope Cord Ends 5mm (94-5843-12)
- 1 Rope Magnetic Clasp (94-6240-12)
- 3 Twisted 12mm Spacer (94-5770-12)
- 2 Oval Jump Ring 4x3mm ID (01-0018-01)
- 6 1/2" 5mm Round Leather Cord
- E6000 Adhesive
Tools
- crimping pliers
- wire cutters
- chain and/or flat nose pliers (2)
- scissors
Skill Level: Beginner
Finished Size: Approx. 7-8"
Designer: Tracy Gonzales & Kierston Aiello
Watch our technique videos on the TierraCast Blog (look for Jump Rings and Crimping)
Steps
Gemstone Bracelet
- Cut one 9" piece of beading wire.
- String one crimp bead onto wire, then thread end through loop of one Palace clasp end about 2". Thread end back through crimp bead and adjust wire and bead to form 1/8" loop. Secure with crimping pliers.
- Covering tail string on one gemstone bead, one spacer bead, one gemstone bead, one spacer bead, one bead cap, one gemstone bead, and one bead cap.
- Repeat Step 3 twice.
- Repeat Step 3 once more, omitting bead caps and final gemstone bead.
- String on one crimp bead and thread end through loop of second clasp end, then back through crimp bead and a few beads.
- Adjust wire and beads to take up slack and secure with crimping pliers.
Cord Bracelet
- Apply adhesive inside one cord end. Insert one end of leather cord and allow to dry.
- String on 3 Twisted spacer beads.
- Repeat Step 1 to attach second cord end. Allow to dry.
- Open one jump ring and attach to one cord end loop. Before closing add loop of one Rope magnetic clasp end. Close jump ring.
- Repeat Step 4 at other end.
Download the Magnetic Duo Bracelets PDF