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Swarovski Crystal Bracelet
About this design:
This is one of my very favorite types of bracelets to make. They are simple and look elegant if you don't look at the tape it is on(I was trying to get the crystals showing.
Components:
This was made with purple metallic leather cord, tanzanite swarovski crystals, waxed linen(Purple I believe), and button of your choice.Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Step 1: So you take the leather cord and double it over and measure it around your wrist but leave enough for knots. Knot the end which is folded over but make sure your button can fit through it and then knot it. Lay your strand of crystals over the doubled cord and take your waxed linen and wrap around the beginning of the leather a few times to start and then just start wrapping the waxed linen between each crystal(be sure not to do too tight but not too loose) When you get to the end wrap the extra waxed linen a few times around the leather cord and glue. With the ends of your leather cord tie it through your button hole and knot it. I always use cement adhesive on all knots Just to be sure. Enjoy! I used a plastic button, however I thought it was metal when I bought it. Kind of too goldie but. I wear it. I have made these for a friend and she has bought some for herself and some for her daughters. Ornamentea has different crystals to choose from and leather cord and waxed linen. It is fun to make you own color choice. Lisa LaBarre-Kurz |
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On Jan 12, 2013 at 6:06 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Lovely
Thanks for instructions!
On Jan 12, 2013 at 6:38 pm #
Blooming Ideas says:Fabulous! It’s so pretty! Thanks for the instructions too!
On Jan 12, 2013 at 7:39 pm #
NY Bella says:This is so pretty! Thanks for the instructions!
On Jan 12, 2013 at 7:44 pm #
Asia says:Thanks for the tutorial, nicely done
On Jan 13, 2013 at 1:25 am #
Little Round Chick says:OH! A shiny object! Love it! It must be absolutely stunning in sun light.
On Jan 13, 2013 at 8:59 am #
Deb Harding says:Adorable…I’ve seen this.same technique with rhinestone chain, ball.chain, or a string of beads.
On Jan 14, 2013 at 7:39 am #
Lisa LaBarre-Kurz says:Yes I did the ball chain first and ended up not really liking it, too plain, and the pearl ones kept getting caught on my clothes, the swarovski crystals work the best. I just made one last night and will post it later. thank you all for you comments. Fondly, Lisa
On Jan 14, 2013 at 8:55 am #
queenie50cat says:Thanks for your instructions. I too got the design from Ornamentea.com and so far have made a triple wrap one with natural leather, copper ball chain and black Tuff Cord-it’s quite striking. Next time I’ll use cording the same color as the leather for a more cohesive look. I’d like to make the Swarovski Crystal chain one as well and have supplies on order.
On Jan 31, 2013 at 7:30 am #
Lisa LaBarre-Kurz says:I find Ornamentea runs out of Products very fast so you have to plan accordingly.
On Mar 07, 2013 at 3:24 pm #
M Wilson-Keech says:I love the look of the crystal braclet put I’m not sure I can make that. I have never made a bracelet before put I am willing to try!