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Created by: Swarovski's Create Your Style Design TeamDesigner TipsUsing alcohol wipes, clean both Palace Crimp Ends on the inside.Using the black suede lace, make a double overhand knot in the center. Pull down on the knot to make sure it is snug. Slip on (1) 5043 11mm Amethyst Shimmer 2x large hole bead and create another double overhand knot on the open side of the bead. Add one more bead on each side, ending with a knot on each end to close off the beads. Set aside.Cut the 0.5mm black leather …

Created by: TierraCastDesigner TipsPre-stretch cord. Attach center of cord to button shank with Larks-Head knot, then tie overhand knot.* String nugget spacer onto both cord ends then tie second knot using an awl and pearl knotting technique. Thread one end of cord through one 8mm faceted glass, gemstone or crystal bead, then tie both cords in overhand knot. *Keep tension tight. Repeat * to * to desired length, finishing with nugget bead.String 22-24 size 8 seed beads or 3mm disk beads to form b …

Created by: Sondra Barrington   Designer TipsAdd a pearl to one end of the cord, and tie a simple overhand knot on each side of the pearl. Use an awl to help pull the knots tight up against the pearl bead. This will be the "button" portion of your button/loop clasp.Add 3 pearls to the bracelet -- but don't tie any knots around them yet.Make a loop at the other end of the bracelet, just large enough to fit over the pearl "button". Secure the loop with a knot, but before tightening the knot, …

Created by: Veronica GreenwoodDesigner TipsPlace a wire guard on the round link and crimp a 10-inch piece of flex wire through the wire guard (see Jewelry Basics 101 - PDF).String one each in this order:3mm aquamarine, 2mm silver bead, 4mm aquamarine, 2mm silver bead, 3mm aquamarine, 2mm silver bead, pearl, 2mm silver bead, 3mm silk, 2mm silver bead, pearl, 2mm silver bead,3mm aquamarine, 2mm silver bead, 4mm aquamarine, 2mm silver bead, 3mm aquamarine, 2mm silver bead,pearl, 2mm silver bead, 3m …

Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRueDesigner TipsLay out a pattern on the blank bracelet. Free-hand, or using a ruler, mark each spot using an awl or an extra-fine point marker. (The heishi beads pictured are 18mm apart.)Punch 1/16" holes in the leather, using the cutting end of the Crafted Findings riveting tool.If necessary, use the cutting end of the riveting tool to punch 1/16" holes in the center of the vinyl disk beads. (They already have holes, but the holes might need to be larger.)Use a short …