Showing posts with label Stone Bracelet. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Stone Bracelet. Show all posts

Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Jewelrymaking: Rose Quartz Bracelet With Heart Charm

 


I had some silver heart beads left over from the earring project I shared and I remembered that I'd picked up a strand of Rose Quartz beads at Michaels not too long ago. They're really upped their game by carrying a much bigger selection of natural stone. Rose Quartz is a PERFECT stone to use with hearts or for Valentine's day because: 

"Rose quartz is known as the crystal of unconditional love. It's said to boost feelings of self-love and foster loving relationships with others."

And I really liked these beads because of the paleness of the pink. I'm not a super pink person but these I call "neutral pink". 


Supplies: 

  • 12MM Rose Quartz Beads (Michaels)
  • Stretch Cord
  • Silver Heart Bead 
  • Headpin
  • Black Crystal Beads
  • Crystal Cup Charms
  • Jewelry Plier 
  • Jewelry or Super Glue

 


If I have a "signature" it's adding charm dangles to my stretch bracelets. It started with one and became a habit. So that's the first thing I did using the same process I did to make my earrings. 


I used one of the heart beads and two more black crystal beads strung on a headpin. 


After stringing the Rose Quartz beads on the stretch cord to fit my wrist, I tied off the cord with a simple knot and then added a dot of Super Glue, let dry, then tied another overhand knot. 


I opened a jump ring and added the charm to it.



To finish, add the dangle to the bracelet. I also added a Charm A Long crystal charm because I'm blingy like that. 


Like the earrings I made, it doesn't scream "Valentine's" to me but something that can be worn whenever. 





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Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Designer Inspired Super Easy White Agate Stretch Bracelet

White Agate Stretch Bracelet

I mentioned in my previous post that I was seeing a couple of friends this week and like to bring them something on our all too rare get togethers. One friend is an uber fashionista .Simple but high end style.

I love the Simon Sebbag stretch bracelets I’ve seen at Nordstrom. If you’re not familiar with them :
which remind me of her so I decided to do my own version. The original uses all of the same stone bead with one or two accent beads.

White Agate Bracelet

Got my supplies out. For this you will need:
  • Stretchy Cord
  • Stone Beads ( I used white agate)
  • Focal Bead ( I originally planned to use this stainless mesh bead but it didn’t look right so you’ll see what I switched to after I took the picture)
  • Small silver beads

Measure a length of your stretchy cord. I generally do about 9-10 inches.

Stretchy Cord Measurement

String your beads on. This is THE perfect project for anyone who wants to make jewelry but doesn’t want to invest in tools. You can use what you have on hand. Ruler, binder clips, scissors.

Agate and Bronzite

You can see here what I swapped out for the stainless bead. A bronzite bead with two small silver beads.
Once you’re satisfied that you have the right length to go around your wrist ( you want it to fit comfortably, not too tight) then you can tie off your ends and I always add a dab of super glue to the knot then tie once more.

Agate Stretch Bracelet


Stretchy Agate Bracelet


Even using real stone and silver beads my materials were a fraction of the cost of my inspiration bracelets.