Flying the Nest - Nest Bracelet Tutorial

Created by: Kayla Hefling

Designer Tips

Create the bird nests. For step by step instructions with images, see the How To Make A Wire Bird Nest blog post.
Use 22-26 gauge wire depending on the hole size of the beads you choose for the "bird eggs".
This style of wire-wrapped birds nest "baskets" work great for bracelets, earrings and pendants, because they don't have a closed-off back. You can see the bird eggs from both sides of the charm.
Use jump rings to connect bird charms and nests to chain segments.
To close the bracelet, connect the lobster clasp to one of the links on the chain. This allows the bracelet to fit multiple wrist sizes.

Free Technique Sheets & How-Tos

Suggested Supplies

1 ounce [use 12] #37-167-6 Antiqued Brass Plated Jump Ring, Round, 8mm
1 ounce [use 8] #37-133-6 Antiqued Brass Plated Jump Ring, Round, Heavy, 4.5mm
1 dozen [use 1] #39-343-6 Antiqued Brass Plated Lobster Clasp, 12mm
1 spool [use 10"] #40-099-37-6 Antiqued Brass Plated Ring/Connector Chain, Footage, 9mm
1 each [use three 32" pieces] #46-404-30 Artistic Wire®, 24ga, 45ft
3 pair [use 5] #88-103-05-0 Vintaj Natural Brass Charm, Bird, 17x17mm
The original rice pearl beads used in this project are no longer available. However, Swarovski now makes sweet crystal rice pearls in great colors! We've linked a few of our favorites in to replace the original rice pearls used in this bracelet.