Instructions
I'VE UPDATED THIS TUTORIAL, taking note of the measurements this time ;)
Not really good at giving step by step instructions. I just weaved the wire. It's pretty easy if you look at the cuff, you'll get how it's done. But I'll try:
Using 50" of wire to make a size 8**, leave a tail of 11" on one side then fold in half, just a comfortable curve for the cystal. The shorter wire (A) will be for the crystals while the longer one (B) will be for the snaking and coiling around it.
Put in the first crystal on wire A, then slightly curve wire B onto the shape of the crystal to make a wavey effect and then wrap it twice around wire A. And then put in another crystal and repeat until you get to the length you want.
When you reach the length you want there will still be some wire left on wire A, leave it first. With wire B, fold it nearest to the wrap from wire A then wrap over until you get to the end of the nearest crystal and then snake it around the crystal then wrap around wire A twice, then repeat until youreach the end. Tuck the wire tips as close to the bangle so as not to scarpe the skin then cut.
With wire A, add a crystal, a spacer, another big focal bead, a spacer and then a crystal. It's up to you how you want this to look, you can add whatever beads/crystal in any amount you want.
Hook the end of wire A onto the curved end where you started, fold as close to wire A as possible to minimize the bulk of the wrap. Then just wire wrap again, secure at the end then cut.
**For sizes lower than 8, you can still use 50" of wire but adjust the measurement of the crystals you make to fit the size you want. For bigger sizes, longer wire length is required.
I'VE UPDATED THIS TUTORIAL, taking note of the measurements this time ;)
Not really good at giving step by step instructions. I just weaved the wire. It's pretty easy if you look at the cuff, you'll get how it's done. But I'll try:
Using 50" of wire to make a size 8**, leave a tail of 11" on one side then fold in half, just a comfortable curve for the cystal. The shorter ...
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Category: Jewelry
Type of item: Accessory
For: Women
Style: Whimsical,
Classic,
Romantic
Materials
Swarovski crystal rondelles, , copper wires and silver colored copperwires
What was your inspiration?
My inspiration?..Here's the story behind this piece: http://thebreakfasttheory.blogspot.com/2012/05/sidetracked.html
What are you most proud of?
That it turned out so well.
What advice would you give someone starting this project?
Wear protective eye gear :)
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