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Twisted Bracelet

May 15, 2020 By Carol

by Mary Lancaster

Twisted Bracelet
Twisted Bracelet

Materials

  • 2m x 1.2mm round silver wire
  • 1m x 1mm square silver wire (twisted)
  • 9.5mm mandrel
  • 6.0mm mandrel
  • 1 x sterling silver clasp

Steps

  1. Using  9.5mm mandrel make 48  round wire jump rings    (add a few spares)
  2. Using  9.5 mm mandrel make 24 twisted wire jump rings  (add a few spares)
  3. Using  6.0mm mandrel make 2  round wire jump rings (ends)
  4. Solder 24 jump rings to start the bracelet, forming a twirl/twist pattern
  5. Add another 24 jump rings, placing behind each jump ring and then cross over and solder
  6. Add the 24 twisted jump rings, placing behind the two jump rings and then cross over and solder.
  7. Attach smaller jump ring at each end of bracelet and solder
  8. Attach clasp

              #  Total length of bracelet 22cm (without clasp)

Filed Under: Metalsmithing

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