​“Summer Sorbet” Set of Three Stretch Bracelets

“Summer Sorbet” Set of Three Stretch Bracelets

Finished Length 6 ¼” * Easy to custom fit.

Materials Needed:

• 6mm Fimo Polymer Clay Slices - Pink, Light Turquoise, White (1 Strand of each)
• 6x1.5mm Gold Plated Brass Rondel Discs (6)
• 6mm Polymer Clay Floral Rounds (3)
• 8mm Windmill Spacer, Matte Gold Color (3) * Used for Knot Cover
• .8mm Stretch Magic, Crystal (3 x 12”)
• G-S Hypo Cement
  

Tools Required:

Scissors

Bead Stop

Bead Mat

Optional: EZ Bracelet Sizer – Makes accurate sizing of bracelets easy

Key Code:

A = White Polymer Clay Slices B = Lt. Turquoise Polymer Clay Slices C = Pink Polymer Clay Slices D = Polymer Clay Floral Rounds E = Gold Plated Brass Rondelles F = Matte Gold Windmill Spacer

Instructions on Construction:

1. Bracelet # 1 - White: Cut 1 x 12” piece of Stretch Magic, pre-stretch cord then attach bead stop to one end of stretch cord about 2 1/2” from end.

2. Thread: A (Approx. 3 2/16”), E (1), D (1) Orange, E (1), A (Approx. 3 2/16”), F (1). * Test for size and adjust as needed.

3. Tie two square knots and tighten firmly between each knot.

4. Thread one tail through the windmill spacer, add glue to all sides of knot then pull tail to center the knot inside the bead.

5. Leave the bracelet for a couple of hours (time for glue to dry firmly) then trim tails.

6. Bracelet # 2 – Pink * Same instructions as for the first bracelet except for the threading sequence: C (approx. 2 ½”), A (1 slice) C (4 slices), A (1), C (3), A (1), C (2), A (1), C (1), E (1), D (1) White/Pink, this is the mid-point the second side is a mirror image of the first side, F (1).

7. Bracelet # 3 – Light Turquoise * Same instructions as above with this threading sequence: B (approx. 2 ½”), A (1 slice) B (4 slices), A (1), B (3), A (1), B (2), A (1), B (1), E (1), D (1) Purple, this is the mid-point the second side is a mirror image of the first side, F (1).

8. Now you can try on your bracelets and admire your handiwork.

9. Enjoy!

Jewelry designed by Steph Stirniman at https://magpiecollectives.etsy.com/