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No fancy beading techniques or knots required -- If you can string beads with a needle and thread, you can create lovely designs with these bracelets!Created by: Veronica GreenwoodDesigner TipsStretch and wax 1 yard of Beige 1-G thread, or use .006" Fireline. Follow instructions in this video, or the PDFs below, to add Delicas in desired pattern to the bracelet.For a closer look at the colors in this bracelet pattern, see alternate image here.Suggested SuppliesYou'll have plenty of left-over bea …

Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsTying a sliding knot may sound tricky, but with a little practice it's not. Rather than trying to recreate the instructions here with just words, please see our step-by-step illustrated blog article @ blog.rings-things.com/2019/08/jewelry-making-diy-sliding-knot-necklace-cordSuggested Supplies1mm or 2mm Leather or Waxed Cotton Cord, such as #61-542Large-Hole beads, such as #26-114ToolsScissors …

Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRueDesigner TipsSolder Brass Ninja Star* to Copper Disk:If the copper or brass shapes are bent, straighten them with a steel block and nylon or rawhide mallet. (Solder doesn't fill gaps.)File/sand/polish to any rough edges or deep scratches.Snip 5-10 tiny (1-2mm long) pieces of solder into a small bowl.Use a small paintbrush to coat the back of the brass "ninja star", and the front of the copper disk with flux. (You may need to mix the flux to a more paste-like consiste …

Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRueDesigner TipsWhenever walking, watch for unusual/interesting metal objects on the ground! When they are an unknown metal, do not try antiquing them or punching holes with your jewelry tools. Aluminum may cause undesirable (toxic) chemical reactions, and steel is likely to break your jewelry tools. As a safer alternative, wrap with cord, wire or leather.Cut the snaps off the 1/2" wrap bracelet and fold one end around the edge of the tribuckle's smaller hole. Mark the …

Created by: Summer MelaasDesigner TipsOptional: Punch a hole in the corner of the blank, following instructions in hole-punch below. After completing bracelet, dangle a charm or beaded dangle of your choice from the corner.Etch bracelet, using etching tutorial below. You can draw a design with Sharpie, or use your favorite rubber stamps, or print an image on PNP film using a laser printer.Bend bracelet, following instructions included with EZ-Bender. To finish shaping the ends, bracelet may need …