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Avocado Dorado Cuff Bracelet Tutorial

Avocado Dorado Cuff Bracelet Tutorial

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 …
Sep 22nd 2021 Polly Nobbs-LaRue
Belle Starr Leather and Turquoise Bracelet Tutorial

Belle Starr Leather and Turquoise Bracelet Tutorial

  Created by: Mollie Valente   Designer TipsStart with extra leather and thread, cutting off any excess is better than not having enough.For security, add additional stitches on the first and last beads.Stay focused, the figure-eight stitching is easily done, but it is also easy to make a mistake.Use the two-hole punch to make two opposing holes, thus turning the wavy disk into a button.For added adornment, use oval jump rings to attach themed charms.Free Technique Sheets & How-Tos …
Jun 30th 2021 Mollie Valente