Project Kit: Swarovski Two String Bracelet and Earrings
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Summary Information
Sparking Swarovski bicones in two co-ordinating colours have been woven together to make an elegant and versatile bracelet, finished with a cluster of crystals on an extension chain. Swarovski crystals are attached to a loop of chain to form a pair of matching earrings.
Materials
Bracelet:
- 2 pieces of monofilament (fishing line), each 300mm long (S15)
- 2 crimps (JF79)
- 1 lobster clasp ( JF84B)
- 70 colour 1 4mm Swarovski bicones (CGB9S)
- 34 colour 2 4mm Swarovski bicones (CGB9S)
- Chain, 100mm long (C7)
- 5 headpins (JF18)
Earrings:
- 1 pair french post earring fittings (JF21/65)
- 2 pieces of chain, each 150mm long (C7)
- 20 headpins (JF18)
- 10 colour 1 4mm Swarovski bicones (CGB9S)
- 10 colour 2 4mm Swarovski bicones (CGB9S)
Tools
- Round nose pliers (S115)
- Combination pliers (S19)
Variations
You can easily vary this design by buying equal quantities of beads in two colours and putting them on in a different order. Alternating two colours will create diagonals. Threading 3 beads of 1 colour followed by 3 of another will create chevrons.
Main Photograph: Paul Barker for Quick & Crafty magazine
Project Colourways Click on images to view larger
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Peridot and Jonquil |
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Fuchsia and Rose |
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Colourways from left to right:
3 Violet and Tanzanite
4 Fuchsia and Black Diamond
5 Sapphire and Jet AB
6 Peridot and Black Diamond
7 Violet Opal and Crystal |
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