Unique shapes make simple stringing projects stand out. Cheri used a Galactic bead at the center of this bracelet, along with dangling laser-etched dagger beads. Together, they create a look full of dimension and gleaming color that looks intricate but is easy to achieve
Cut a length of jewelry wire approximately ten inches long. Slide a 14K/20 gold-filled 2x2mm crimp tube onto the wire, followed by a 14K/20 gold-filled 5mm 20.5 gauge open round jump ring attached to half of the 12x7mm satin Hamilton gold-plated oval magnetic clasp. Bring the wire back through the crimp tube and crimp in place. Hide the crimp with a 3mm gold-filled crimp cover.
Opening and Closing Jump Rings Video
Crimp Tool Tutorial
Crimp Tube Video Tutorial
Crimp Cover Tutorial
Repeat this pattern once more and then add a fire-polished bead to the strand. Add an 11mm Galactic bead to the strand and make a mirror image of the bead pattern on the other side of the Galactic bead. We used a Galactic bead featured as a gift with purchase for December 2017. This bead is no longer available for purchase, but you can use similar Galactic beads, listed in our Perfect Product Pairings below, or a different bead with a shape you love.
Nice choice! All or most of the products needed for this project are shown below with quantities. Sometimes we sell out of components and aren’t able to order more from the manufacturer (we know, it is very disappointing to us, too). Use the opportunity to mix up the design and make it yours by substituting similar products or altering the entire color scheme—it’s up to you!
Unique shapes make simple stringing projects stand out. Cheri used a Galactic bead at the center of this bracelet, along with dangling laser-etched dagger beads. Together, they create a look full of dimension and gleaming color that looks intricate but is easy to achieve
Cut a length of jewelry wire approximately ten inches long. Slide a 14K/20 gold-filled 2x2mm crimp tube onto the wire, followed by a 14K/20 gold-filled 5mm 20.5 gauge open round jump ring attached to half of the 12x7mm satin Hamilton gold-plated oval magnetic clasp. Bring the wire back through the crimp tube and crimp in place. Hide the crimp with a 3mm gold-filled crimp cover.
Opening and Closing Jump Rings Video
Crimp Tool Tutorial
Crimp Tube Video Tutorial
Crimp Cover Tutorial
Repeat this pattern once more and then add a fire-polished bead to the strand. Add an 11mm Galactic bead to the strand and make a mirror image of the bead pattern on the other side of the Galactic bead. We used a Galactic bead featured as a gift with purchase for December 2017. This bead is no longer available for purchase, but you can use similar Galactic beads, listed in our Perfect Product Pairings below, or a different bead with a shape you love.
