https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/astley-clarke-inspired-bracelets • Posted by Zen Z.
I love Astley Clarke but not enough to pay over £100 for a simple bracelet so why not make your own? :)
I love Astley Clarke but not enough to pay over £100 for a simple bracelet so why not make your own? :)
Thread a crimp and the clasp onto the wire then double the thread over the clasp, back into the crimp and press down hard on the crimp with the pliers. Don’t have too much wire sticking out- you can use a wire cutter to trim any excess off.
Thread 1 miyuki bead then 1 glass bead and continue alternating till long enough to go round your wrist. To end, slide on a crimp and a jump ring, double the wire back through the crimp and press down firmly with the pliers. Be careful not to press on a glass bead or you will shatter it! The key to a professional finish is to make it as tight as possible: have the crimp, clasp and glass bead so close you can barely see a gap!