Slam Dunk Bracelet Tutorial

Created by: Rita Hutchinson

Designer Tips

Stamp player number onto the tag. (For detailed stamping instructions, see link below.)
Add additional tags for multiple players, or use larger tags for team names.
Apply Stamp Enamel to tag and basketball charm per directions on package.
Choose crystal or other bead colors to match your team colors.
Wire wrap the crystal dangles with a loop large enough to move freely on the bracelet. (Detailed wrap instructions below.) Use chain nose pliers or crimp pliers to tuck the tail from the wire wrapping into place.
Either wrap dangles directly onto the bracelet, or create components, and then spring one hook of the bracelet open and slide charms and crystal dangles in place.

Metal Stamping 101: Detailed instructions on how to make a metal-stamped charm (PDF)
Jewelry Basics 101: For detailed instructions on making wire wrapped loops, see Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF)

Suggested Supplies

1 dozen [use 1] #44-480-0 Brass Basketball Charm, 15x13mm
1 each #51-770-01-6 Steel Wire Adjustable Bracelet with Double Loop - Antiqued Brass Plated
1 dozen [use 1] #05-000-06-20 Swarovski 5000 Faceted Round Beads, 6mm - Siam
1 dozen [use 1] #05-000-06-24 Swarovski 5000 Faceted Round Beads, 6mm - Jet
1 oz [use 2] #37-422-6 Antiqued Brass Plated Head Pin, 2", Standard
1 oz [use 2] #37-136-6 Antiqued Brass Jump Ring, Round, 5mm
1 each #49-950-23-6 JBB Findings Antiqued Brass Plated Square Tag Charm with Loop
1 each #86-431-11-001 ImpressArt Stamp Enamel Marker - Black

Tools

#69-346 EURO TOOL Hammer, Brass, 1lb
#69-125 Steel 4" Square Block
#69-240-560-N The BeadSmith 6mm (1/4") Gothic Numeric (Number) Metal Stamps Set, Numbers
#69-056 EURO TOOL Side Flush Cutter
#69-275-03 Wubbers Chain-Nose Jewelry Making Pliers
#69-275-02 Wubbers Round-Nose Jewelry Making Pliers