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on “Celestial Seasons”:“Althea, you always do a great job in picking out the right components for your designs.…” read »
on “Long Lampwork Necklace”:“Beautiful way to showcase the lampwork beads. Adding the flower buds creates a feminine look…” read »
on “St. Petersburg in Bronze and Pink”:“Gorgeous to infinity and beyond! Your daughter will love this. I agree with K Ralston,…” read »
on “Prairie Winds Two-Tier Necklace”:“Beautiful Jasper and such a unique design.…” read »
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“Ooooo. Another fringy one with the beautiful "eye". I love these. Your daughter will enjoy…” read »
on “Day of the Doves”:“Thanks all. Pam, I Googled those bees. I'd never heard of Carpenter Bees. He sure was…” read »
on “Prairie Winds Two-Tier Necklace”:“Great colors. Love the 2 tiers.…” read »
on “Day of the Doves”:“Beautiful KR. I actually love the seahorse also. Mourning doves come to my feeder but mostly…” read »
on “Day of the Doves”:“The small wire details make this pendant special! I’m sure your friend will love it.…” read »
on “Prairie Winds Two-Tier Necklace”:“Love that jasper! The knotting detail is great.…” read »
on “Prairie Winds Two-Tier Necklace”:“This is gorgeous! It sounds like fun to make.…” read »
on “Day of the Doves”:“Very interesting necklace! Be careful of your black bee! It sounds like what comes…” read »
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on “Something dainty for Cotillion”:“A sweet bracelet! Love the butterfly bead!…” read »
on “2 more stash finds”:“These are beautiful. I love the mix of polymer clay with beads added. Very nice!…” read »
- on “Something dainty for Cotillion”:
“Beautiful bracelet Robin. Izzy is growing so fast. The butterfly is lovely among the pearls ad…” read »
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“Robin, you are so right about it being a Southern thing. In Iowa we had…” read »
on “Something dainty for Cotillion”:“Pam, I'm not sure when the dances are. The group has to go through etiquette…” read »
on “Something dainty for Cotillion”:“This is such a dainty and lovely bracelet. I'm sure it is perfect for a cotillion.…” read »
on “Something dainty for Cotillion”:“This is such a gorgeous bracelet. I think the combination of cream pearls with pale blue…” read »
on “Stacker Trio”:“Great stackers! The yellowish color makes these bold & full of happy energy. The…” read »
on “Something dainty for Cotillion”:“Robin, this is so lovely. I know it will be a truly admired gift and its…” read »
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“What a beautiful bracelet! It will make a great Cotillion gift. Hopefully she will…” read »
- on “Another Skull Bracelet”:
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- on “Stacker Trio”:
“Love stacking bracelets, too. These are a great set!…” read »
- on “Long Lampwork Necklace”:
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- on “Celestial Seasons”:
“Beautiful Althea. The blue and silver are great together. I also love the night sky.…” read »
- on “Celestial Seasons”:
“Thanks for your kind words, K Ralston, dolllady and Robin. We live in the country, far…” read »
- on “Celestial Seasons”:
“Althea- such a pretty necklace. I love the theme as well! Your pieces are…” read »
on “Long Lampwork Necklace”:“Beady, What a beautiful necklace! It's like a flower garden around your neck. I…” read »
- on “Celestial Seasons”:
“Perfect depiction of your title. Tierra Cast has a line of celestial drops. This is…” read »
- on “Celestial Seasons”:
“This is quite a dramatic piece. I have a few of those large connectors that I…” read »
on “Green Goddess Wrap Bracelet”:“Thank you all!…” read »
on “Wild Orchid Braided Bracelet”:“K Ralston: You could use the Kumahimo disk for this technique. Please show me how it…” read »
- on “Long Lampwork Necklace”:
“Beautiful! I think those lampworked are really special and you did a wonderful job creating a…” read »
- on “Long Lampwork Necklace”:
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- on “Long Lampwork Necklace”:
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Simple Infinity Bracelets
About this design:
Simple infinity bracelets can be seen on everyone from celebrities to everyday people to fashionistas. They are so hot that TierraCast made a beautiful infinity link that is great quality, affordable and fits perfectly on top of your wrist. I had to have a go at making my own infinity bracelets and chose to make one that would fit snuggly out of chain and another out of leather. Each is simple while being quietly embellished.
What you’ll need: (buy products below)
Adjustable Leather Infinity Bracelet
- 2 x 16" lengths of 1.5mm leather cord
- 1 TierraCast infinity link
- 4 x 12" lengths of contrasting color in 4-ply Irish waxed linen
- 1 TierraCast distressed oval 8x6.5mm (or other large hole bead that 4 strands of 1.5mm leather cord will fit through)
- adhesive
Infinity Chain Bracelet
- 2 x 2.5"-3" lengths of chain
- 1 TierraCast infinity link
- 6 TierraCast distressed oval 8x6.5mm
- 1 lobster clasp
- chain nose and bent nose pliers
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Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Step 1: To make the adjustable leather infinity bracelet, take your 2 16" lengths of leather and double over. Make a lark's head knot at both ends of the infinity link. See Tip: Tying a Lark's Head Knot |
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Step 2: Secure the placement of the lark's head knots by wrapping 4-ply Irish waxed linen around the leather cords at the base of the knots. |
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Step 3: Holding your cords from one end side by side, string through the distressed oval. Take the cords from the other side and string through from the opposite side. Make sure your cords aren't twisted. If you have trouble getting the second set through, cut the ends on a sharp angle and pull through using your pliers. |
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Step 4: Before you knot off the ends, you need to size the bracelet to make sure that it will fit over your hand. My leather measured 4" on each side from the end of the infinity link to the knot. |
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Step 5: Tie your tails on each side as a group and trim excess cord. Dab adhesive into the knots for added security. Pull opposing sides evenly to tighten. |
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Step 6: To make the infinity chain bracelet, attach your 2 lengths of chain on either side of the infinity link. Open and close the chain link just like you would for a jump ring. See Tip: Closing A Jump Ring |
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Step 7: Make 2 chain inserts for the infinity link: distressed oval - chain link - distressed oval Make 2 chain inserts for the end: chain link - distressed oval - chain link See Tip: Closing A Jump Ring |
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Step 8: Attach the chain inserts to the bracelet chain. See Tip: Closing A Jump Ring |
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Step 9: Attach your lobster clasp to one end on the bracelet. The lobster clasp will hook onto the other end of the bracelet's end chain link. TIP: You want to be sure your bracelet fits a little smaller than you might usually make a beaded one so that the infinity stays on top. |
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Measurements: 2x4mm hole
Measurements: 2x4mm hole
Measurements: Tip Length: 1.3"
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On Jul 25, 2013 at 5:29 pm #
puppychick labratbecky says:Fabulous!! I am partial to the one with the chain!
On Jul 25, 2013 at 6:20 pm #
Julie Shane says:Very cool Ali. I really am going to have to work with leather. You make it look so easy and so stylish! I like the “big hole” bead as a closure. Easy and a bit more fun.
On Jul 25, 2013 at 6:53 pm #
NY Bella says:These are so cool! Thanks for the directions, Ali!
On Jul 25, 2013 at 7:40 pm #
Beadzilla aka Wanda says:Very cool! I’m liking the leather one more!
On Jul 25, 2013 at 7:49 pm #
Ali says:My mom was over today and snagged the leather one! I guess I’ll just have to make a new version
On Jul 25, 2013 at 8:15 pm #
foxhill designs vt says:Both are very fun!
On Jul 25, 2013 at 11:41 pm #
Meredith B says:Just luv the chain one.
On Jul 26, 2013 at 9:04 am #
Gail Layne says:These are both cool!
On Jul 26, 2013 at 12:04 pm #
Deb Harding says:I’m excited you started carrying these. I saw a cute bracelet with initial charms hanging off the infinity link on Pinterest. I want to make it for my friend Michelle.
LOL on your Mom snagging the leather one. I love both but.I would snag.the leather also.
On Jul 28, 2013 at 2:46 pm #
stylinga says:Love, love, love these bracelets. I like the leather one better. I think it is much more expensive looking and more swanky than the other one. The other one is pretty. I am a fan of leather. Thanks for sharing your idea!
On Aug 23, 2013 at 1:39 pm #
SASSY T says:I LOVE THESE,WHAT A GREAT IDEA.I JUST PLACED A ORDER.: )THX A WHOLE BUNCH ALI