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Peace Bracelet Tutorial

Peace Bracelet Tutorial

Learn how to polish, color and add charms to an inexpensive brass bangle bracelet and turn it into a finished salable piece of jewelry. No stamping necessary!

 

Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRue

 

Designer Tips

  • Polish bracelet with ultrafine sanding sponge. (Or drop into a tumbler with steel shot and ShineBrite for a couple hours.)
  • Wipe thoroughly with a soft dry cloth to remove any dust, moisture or oils.
  • Apply Stamp Enamel to words. Allow to dry for 30 seconds.
  • Wipe off excess with a soft cloth. 
  • Wait another 60 seconds, then use the ultrafine sanding sponge to remove remaining excess.
  • Use 16-gauge 10mm jump rings to attach peace charm and world charm. For best way to open and close loops, see Jump Ring Hint in Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF)
 

 

Suggested Supplies

  • 1 each #51-720-011-025-0-S  Brass 1/4" "Peace" Bangle Bracelet, 2-5/8" ID
  • 1 each #86-431-11-001 ImpressArt Stamp Enamel - Black
  • 1 dozen [use 1 piece] #44-227-0 Brass Charm, Peace Heart, 16mm
  • 1 each #49-958-60-AB TierraCast Antiqued Brass Plated 17mm Earth Drop Charm
  • 1 10-pack #69-257 3M Sanding Sponges, Set
  • 1 ounce [use 2 pieces] #37-178-2 Yellow Plated Jump Ring, Round, 10mm


Tools

  • #69-081 Jewelry Pliers, 5", Ergonomic, Bent Chain-Nose
  • #69-083 Jewelry Pliers, 5", Ergonomic, Chain Nose
  • Optional: when polishing large batches of items: #69-281 Tumbler, #69-355-08 ShineBrite, and #69-282 Steel Shot

After wearing this bracelet for a while, the designer has this tip to add: "The world charm is great on a bangle bracelet, but the peace sign with its open sections, has a habit of catching on stuff. I've had to put it back on the bracelet a few times, and after the last time, I'm just leaving it off. I'll turn my peace signs into earrings instead. If you still want 2 charms, then this heart-shaped leaf charm is a sweet option to continue the existing theme.

Jan 1st 2021 Polly Nobbs-LaRue

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