Interchangeable Constellation Bangle Bracelet Tutorial

Create sparkling constellation jewelry in an hour, using minimal supplies and Swarovski Ceralun Ceramic Epoxy Clay, Crystal Clay, or your favorite epoxy clay.

This quick-change bracelet form allows you to change the focal piece as often as you like. For this project, we have selected two centerpieces.

Created by: Sondra Barrington

Designer Tips

• Begin by choosing constellations from a preferred book or website, to use as reference.
• For step-by-step instructions, see our blog article: Constellation Jewelry Using Ceralun Clay
• You have some options for sizing this bracelet:
• The Cuff Bracelet comes in 3 sizes, and there are also larger 2-Loop Bezel Connectors available.
• Click into the details of any item below for alternate sizes / colors.

• 1 each  #51-743-3 Amate Studios Silver Plated Bracelet Component, Cuff, Large
• Crystal Chatons in your choice of colors (to replace the out-of-production Swarovski crystal head pins)

For Solid Background in Rectangle Bezel:

• 1 pack #82-210-20-291  Swarovski Ceralun Ceramic Epoxy (Crystal Clay) - Black
• 1 dozen (use 3 pieces) #46-371-1-02  Swarovski AB/ Rhodium Plated Head Pin - Out of Production
• 1 hundred (use 4) #37-091-10-3>37-091-10-3  Silver Plated Ball End Head Pin, Thin, 1"
• 1 each #46-823-194-3  Amate Studios Silver Plated Bezel, Rectangle, 2 Loop, 19x15mm

For Swirled Background in Round Bezel:

• 1 pack #82-210-20-296  Swarovski Ceralun Ceramic Epoxy (Crystal Clay) - Silver
• 1 pack #82-210-20-23  Swarovski Ceralun Ceramic Epoxy (Crystal Clay) - Anthracite
• 1 dozen (use 2 pieces) #46-372-1-18  Swarovski Sapphire/ Rhodium Plated Head Pin - Out of Production
• 1 hundred (use 2) #37-091-10-3>37-091-10-3 Silver Plated Ball End Head Pin, Thin, 1"
• 1 each #46-821-194-3  Amate Studios Silver Plated Bezel, Round, 2 Loop, 19mm

Tools

• #65-040 Tweezers -- for placing headpins in clay
• #63-622 Plastic Baggies -- for storage of leftover clay
• #69-380 Wire Cutter -- to cut headpins
• 2 pairs #69-271-3 -- Chain Nose Pliers to secure jump rings
• #66-021 Hobby Knife -- to cut clay in equal portions
• #69-657-M Nitrile Gloves-- one set for each color of clay, minimum
• #69-351 Safety Glasses -- to shield eyes while cutting headpins

Other Supplies

• Apron: To protect clothes
• Moist Wipes: For smoothing clay and tidying up
• Paper: A few sheets to protect your work area
• Toothpicks/Skewers: For manipulating clay
• Plastic Container with Lid: To cover pieces during curing
• Alcohol Swabs: For cleaning bezels

Constellations pair well with crystals, birthstones and zodiac charms. Add a few to your finished jewelry design!