Project 812-3
 
 

What are some ideas for making quick gifts
Stacked beads and metal bracelet

By: Mary Hettmansperger
Sponsor: Rings and Things 


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Materials Needed:
Metal disc bracelet base – antique gold
3 ply or 4 ply waxed linen
Variety of flat beads, discs, donuts, washers, and small seed beads
24 gauge copper sheet
Drill and 1/16 drill bit
Scissors
Small needle file
Dapping block
Ball ping hammer
Instructions:

STEP #1  
Drill 2 holes in the flat discs that are to be embellished.

STEP #2  
Cut linen 6 to 8 inches the same amount of holes drilled

STEP #3  
Design and set up the pattern of beads to be used and plan the look of the bracelet

STEP #4  
Tie the beads on the discs leaving the ends either to the front or hidden on the backside

STEP #5 – Alternative idea
If making the copper discs, cut the copper in small circles.  Place copper circles into the concave holes on a dapping block.  Hammer with a ball ping hammer to shape and harden.  Using an awl and hammer, punch a hole into the bottom of the circle.  These can now be used to embellish.

 

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Guest:

Mary Hettmansperger


 
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