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Citrine Zig Zag Bracelet

Once you've learned how to form simple loops, this technique can be used to attach and connect components in many different ways.

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/citrine-zig-zag-bracelet • Posted by MillLaneStudio

Creating the pretty zig zag pattern in this bracelet is a simple process using simple loops to connect the beaded head pins together.

You will need

Project Budget
Reasonably Priced

Time

2 h 30

Difficulty

Nice & Simple
Medium 113614 2f2016 03 06 114652 citrine bracelet1 Medium 113614 2f2016 03 06 114656 citrine bracelet2 Medium 113614 2f2016 03 06 114700 citrine bracelet3 Medium 113614 2f2016 03 06 114705 citrine bracelet4

Description

Creating the pretty zig zag pattern in this bracelet is a simple process using simple loops to connect the beaded head pins together.

Instructions

  1. Small 113614 2f2016 03 06 120856 1 measure eyepin

    Place the loop of the eye pin against the 3/4" (2cm) mark on the ruler.

  2. Small 113614 2f2016 03 06 120858 2 cut eyepin

    Hold the eye pin in position with your thumb and cut it flush with the end of the ruler. Cut the head pins to the same length using the same method.

  3. Small 113614 2f2016 03 06 120902 3 grip eyepin

    String a bell flower and a bead cap on the eye pin. Grip the eye pin 3/8" (1cm) from the end with the flat nose pliers.

  4. Small 113614 2f2016 03 06 120907 4 bend eyepin

    Bend it at a 90° angle.

  5. Small 113614 2f2016 03 06 120913 5 turn loop

    Turn a simple loop.

  6. Small 113614 2f2016 03 06 120921 6 insert pin through loop

    String a bell flower and a bead cap on a head pin and insert it through the loop you just formed. Bend the head pin at a 90° angle (3/8" (1cm) from the end) and turn a simple loop.

  7. Small 113614 2f2016 03 06 120926 7 insert third link

    Repeat Step 6 until the bracelet is approximately 6 1/2" (165mm) long.

  8. Small 113614 2f2016 03 06 120931 8 completed zigzag

    Check the length of the bracelet against your wrist. Take into account the length of the toggle clasp and add as many components as necessary to fit your wrist.

  9. Small 113614 2f2016 03 06 120938 9 create chain

    Open a jump ring and hook on two closed jump rings. Close the jump ring.

  10. Small 113614 2f2016 03 06 120948 10 attach chain

    Open a fourth jump ring, hook on the chain of 3 jump rings and the loop of the last component you added to the bracelet.

  11. Small 113614 2f2016 03 06 120954 11 attach bar

    Open the first jump ring of the chain and attach the bar of the toggle clasp.

  12. Small 113614 2f2016 03 06 121000 12 attach toggle

    Attach the ring of the toggle clasp to the other end of the bracelet with a jump ring.