Bridesmaid's Charming Gift

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A fun and creative gift that bridesmaids can make for the bride is a charm bracelet. Each lady will contribute one charm that has significance to her and the bride. They can come together to make the gift and present it at the bridal shower. This idea is a nice gift for the bride to make for her bridesmaids as well.

Step one: Cut a length of chain to approximately seven inches. Attach each end of the chain to one end of a sterling silver toggle clasp using open jump rings. Place the chain in a Chain Sta tool to make your spacing and attaching charms and dangles easier.

Step two: Attach all of the charms to sterling silver open jump rings and string them at even intervals along the chain. We used seven charms, but the more the better for a charm bracelet. You can never have too many!

Step three: Between the charms you will want to dangle pearls that complement the bride’s wedding colors. We chose a pastel mix. Simply string a single pearl on a head pin and do a wire wrapped loop to attach it to the bracelet. For instructions on how to make a wrapped loop, please visit the Handy Tips section of our Learning Center.

Approximate length: 7 1/2 inches
Approximate cost: Cost will vary depending on which charms and pearls you choose
Estimated time: About one hour
Difficulty level: Beginner to intermediate

List of components: (for this design, remember to choose charms and pearls that represent the bride)
Round link chain (925CH42, qty 1 ft)
5-6mm warm tone potato pearl mix (P-WMIX1, qty 16 pearls)
Sterling silver cell phone charm (CHARM17, qty 1)
I love cheerleading charm (CHARM478, qty 1)
Sterling silver nautilus charm (CHARM237, qty 1)
Sterling silver Arabian horse charm (CHARM665, qty 1)
Sterling silver seashell charm (CHARM683, qty 1)
Sterling silver handbag charm (CHARM299, qty 1)
Sterling silver sweet 16 charm (CHARM344, qty 1)
11mm round toggle clasp (SS-TOG02, qty 1)
Sterling silver open jump ring (SS-OJR30-G, qty 9)
Sterling silver head pin (SS-HP4X, qty 16)

Tools used:
Chain Sta (CHNSTAY)
Chain nose pliers (TOOL-106)
Round nose pliers (TOOL-108)
Side cutters – semi-flush (TOOL-131)


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Handmade 060 Round Link Chain
Handmade 060 Round Link ChainLink 5.5x5.5mm, 21 gauge
Product Code: 925CH42
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5-6mm Warm Tone Potato Pearl Mix
5-6mm Warm Tone Potato Pearl Mix16 inch strand, 5-6mm beads
Product Code: P-WMIX1
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Sterling Silver Cell Phone Charm
Sterling Silver Cell Phone CharmHeight 17mm, Width 8mm
Product Code: CHARM17
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I Love Cheerleading Charm
I Love Cheerleading CharmHeight 16mm, Width 19mm
Product Code: CHARM478
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Sterling Silver Nautilus Charm
Sterling Silver Nautilus CharmHeight 11mm, Width 10.5mm
Product Code: CHARM237
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Sterling Silver Arabian Horse Charm
Sterling Silver Arabian Horse CharmHeight 16mm, Width 22.5mm
Product Code: CHARM665
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Sterling Silver Seashell Charm
Sterling Silver Seashell CharmHeight 14.5mm, Width 12mm
Product Code: CHARM683
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Sterling Silver Handbag Charm
Sterling Silver Handbag CharmHeight 16.5mm, Width 15.5mm
Product Code: CHARM299
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Sterling Silver Sweet 16 Charm
Sterling Silver Sweet 16 CharmHeight 20mm, Width 13.5mm
Product Code: CHARM344
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STG 11mm Round Toggle Clasp
STG 11mm Round Toggle ClaspLoop 12mm, Bar 18mm
Product Code: SS-TOG02
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STG Open Jump Ring - 0.030 x .230 inches (0.75 x 5.85mm)
STG Open Jump Ring - 0.030 x .230 inches (0.75 x 5.85mm)Diameter 5.8mm, 21 gauge
Product Code: SS-OJR30-G
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1 1/2-inch Head Pin, 24 Gauge (Sterling Silver)
1 1/2-inch Head Pin, 24 Gauge (Sterling Silver)Length 1 1/2", 24 Gauge
Product Code: SS-HP4X
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Chain Stä
Chain Stä 
Product Code: CHNSTAY
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Chain Nose Pliers
Chain Nose Pliers 
Product Code: TOOL-106
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Round Nose Pliers
Round Nose Pliers 
Product Code: TOOL-108
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Side Cutters - Semi Flush
Side Cutters - Semi Flush 
Product Code: TOOL-131
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