Crystals provided by our friends at Swarovski

Are you one of the lucky 2,000 Bead&Button Show attendees that received this exciting bracelet kit? If so, here you will find detailed step-by-step instructions and a photo of an alternative design option to create your Galactic Bracelet.

Vintaj Galactic Bracelet

Materials:
(1) 13.5x24mm Swarovski Crystal Galactic Bead 5556
(1) 12.5x4mm Vintaj Cross Hatched Open Oval Ring Sterling Silver Antique Plated PT236-070
(1) 12.5x4mm Vintaj Cross Hatched Open Oval Ring Copper Antique Plated PT236-170
(1) 12.5x4mm Vintaj Cross Hatched Open Oval Ring 10K Gold Plated PT236-330
(4 in) 3.4x5.1mm Vintaj Curb Chain Sterling Silver Antique Plated CH0010-060
(1) 12mm Vintaj Classic Lobster Clasps Sterling Silver Antique Plated - CL0003-060
(1) 1.5 Vintaj Eye Pin Sterling Silver Plated EP15-040
(6) 8mm Vintaj Smooth 18ga Jump Ring Sterling Silver Antique Plated JR45-060

* kit materials included makes up to a 7.5 bracelet
* crystal colors will vary -
Crystal Golden Shadow (GSHA), Crystal Silver Shade (SSHA), Crystal Copper (COP), White Opal (234), Tanzanite (539)

Tools Needed:
Round Nose Plier
Chain Nose Plier (2)
Flush Cutter (optional)

Instructions:
1) Simple Loop Bead Link:
String Galactic Crystal Bead onto 1.5 Eye Pin. Hold the looped end of the eye pin and cut straight end approximately inch above the bead. Hold the bead securely on the eye pin. Use round nose pliers to grip the straight end of the eye pin, pulling it toward you to form a 45˚ angle. Continue by turning the eye pin away from you until youve completed one full loop in the same direction as pre-made loop. Finish by tucking the end of the loop into the hole of the bead.

2) Closing Links:
Use two pairs of chain nose pliers to gently close the three cross hatched open oval rings to create links.

3) Opening and Closing Jump Rings:
Connect your bead link and cross hatch oval rings in any order you desire using the following technique. Use two pairs of chain nose pliers. This will allow for a firm grasp of the wire and prevents slipping or marring (distortion or marking of the metal). Grasp the jump ring on opposite sides using the chain nose pliers. Use a twisting motion only to open the jump ring. One hand should rotate towards you and the other will rotate away from you. After you attach open jump ring to other component, simply use the same steps to close and secure jump ring.

4) Connecting Components:
Open a jump ring, attach to a closed cross hatched ring and close jump ring. Open another jump ring, attach it to the same cross hatched ring and attach it to a second cross hatched ring, close jump ring to connect the two pieces together. Open a third jump ring. Attach open jump ring to the opposite end of second cross hatched ring and attach it to an eye pin loop of crystal bead link, close jump ring to connect the two pieces together. Open a forth jump ring. Attach open jump ring to the opposite eye pin loop of crystal bead link and the third cross hatched ring, close jump ring to connect the two pieces together. Open a fifth jump ring. Attach open jump ring to the opposite end of the third cross hatched ring and attach to one end of chain section, close jump ring to connect the pieces together. Open a sixth jump ring. Attach open jump ring to the opposite end of chain and through loop of lobster clasp, close jump ring to connect the pieces together.

*Tip: Another design option is to attach one of the metal links near the clasp to distribute weight - as seen in third and fourth photos to the right.