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Created by: Rita Hutchinson   Designer Tips  Measure your rhinestone chain pieces to the same length for best results.Use an awl to pierce holes in the leather, and sew the chain to the cuff. Seal thread ends with GS Hypo Cement.Attach the chain just a bit loose, to allow for proper fit when worn.  Suggested Supplies  1 ea #60-250 Adhesive, GS Hypo Cement1 ea #51-810-10-02 Bracelet, Genuine Leather, 1", Cuff (Black)1 pkg of 10 [use 8] #46-339-25-9 Gunmetal Chain End, for …

Edged cuff bracelets also work great for leather, fabric, beaded designs and more!Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsStamp or sketch design on aluminum sheet if desired.Follow marked (or freehand) design with engraver.Remove excess ink if needed.Cut sheet to the width of the bracelet channel.File edges as needed.Form aluminum to general cuff shape with EZ bender tool.Using flat nose pliers, gently open the overlapped end portion of the bracelet.Test the fit of the aluminum to the bracelet b …

Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsFor a step-by-step tutorial with images, see the Easy to Make Lashed Rhinestone and Leather Bracelet blog post.Cut your leather to length (twice the wrist length plus about 8 inches).Fold the leather in half to form a button loop and size it to fit your choice of button. Tie on the waxed linen cord.Tuck in the linen cord tail and bind the loop and leather cord together by tightly coiling with linen cord for 3/8 inch.Cut the rhinestone chain to wrist length. …

Created by: TierraCastDesigner TipsCut cord into 3 12" pieces. String one button onto each cord, then string 3 hole bars and barrel beads. Position as desired, then lightly crimp barrel beads in place. Trim cords to desired length (allow 1.5" for clasp and jump rings) then secure crimp ends with glue or crimping.Twist open one jump ring and link one crimp end to the toggle clasp loop. Reverse twist to close. Use remaining 2 jump rings to link the other crimp end with the bar part of toggle clasp …

Created by: Bridget AustinDesigner TipsUse a small amount of E-6000 adhesive to glue one cord end onto the cording.Using a head pin, slide on one spacer bead, an apatite pebble bead and one more spacer bead. Make a wrapped loop. Make 4 sets. For step-by-step wrapped loop instructions, see Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF).Attach the charm to one of the 10mm jump rings.On the open end of the cording slide on the rings in the following order:Twisted ring10mm jump ringTwisted ring10mm jump ringTwisted ring1 …