Sparkling Gemstone Wrap Bracelet Tutorial - Create a Dazzling Design with SilverSilk and Jesse James Beads

Written By Nealay Patel

Hello Silkies! Today, I'm thrilled to bring you a fantastic tutorial using SilverSilk, a knitted wire jewelry chain that I personally create. In this project, we'll be crafting a dazzling wrap bracelet featuring beautiful beads from Jesse James Beads. Stick around for a sparkling creation that's perfect for adding a touch of glamour to your style.

Before we dive into the magic, let's gather our tools and materials:

Tools:

  • Cutters: Essential for cutting wires.

  • Chain Nose Pliers (Wubbers Tools): Ideal for handling chains.

  • Wide Nose Pliers (with Tool Magic coating): Used for crimping SilverSilk findings.

  • Bead Stoppers: They stop the beads from falling off your stringing material.

Materials:

  • 10in • SilverSilk Leather Knitted Cord

  • 26in • 26-gauge gold Soft Flex Craft Wire

  • 14in Strand • Jesse James Beads 2mm Small Gradient Glass Bead Strand

  • 1 • Lobster Claw Clasp

  • 2 • 5mm Jump Rings

  • 3 • SilverSilk Single-Strand End Caps

Step 1: Stringing the Beads

Begin by cutting a strand of the glass bead strand. Use a bead stopper about 6 inches from one end of the wire. String the beads onto the wire, taking advantage of the transparent beads to showcase the gold wire lining. This creates a beautiful illuminated bead effect. Secure the beads with the bead stopper.

Step 2: Creating the Beaded Section

Wrap the beaded wire around the SilverSilk Leather Knitted Cord. Coil the bare wire around the textured chain five times, ensuring a secure hold. Then, gradually slide the beads down and coil them around the chain. Enjoy the magic as the gradient comes to life, adding a pop of gold within the beads.

Step 3: Finishing the Wrap

Continue wrapping the beaded wire until you reach the desired length. Coil the bare wire neatly at the end of your preferred length for a polished look. Trim any excess wire and use your chain nose pliers to tuck in the wire end, ensuring a clean finish. Trim and tuck the wire on the other side, maintaining symmetry.

Step 4: Adding End Caps

Clean up the wire ends and trim any protruding wire bits on the Leather Knitted cord. Attach SilverSilk Single-Strand End Caps to each end of the chain. Use wide nose pliers to crimp the end caps securely. Trim off excess wire for a clean and professional finish.

Step 5: Attaching Clasp

Open a jump ring using chain nose pliers and attach it to the end cap. Connect the lobster claw clasp to the jump ring. Repeat on the other side. Ensure a secure closure, and your dazzling gemstone wrap bracelet is ready to wear!

Conclusion:

And there you have it, a stunning gemstone wrap bracelet that seamlessly combines the elegance of SilverSilk with the brilliance of Jesse James Beads. Get creative, experiment with different bead strands, and share your creations with us. If you enjoyed this tutorial, give it a thumbs up, subscribe to my channel, and stay tuned for more SilverSilk magic. Follow us on Instagram for design inspiration. Until next time, stay creative and enjoy the sparkle! Thanks for joining me, and I'll see you in the next tutorial!

Nealay Patel

I exercise my craft in designing, educating and publishing various jewelry works. My checklist of accomplishments includes writing three jewelry-making books, hosting workshops at many trade shows, making television appearances on Beads, Baubles and Jewels and Jewel School on the Jewelry Television Network. Aside from actively participating in my own brand, Beads & Bubbles, I’m also a designer for Jesse James beads and Soft Flex Wire and I work full-time as an art director in my hometown, Tulsa, Oklahoma. I'm excited to grow SilverSilk & More and learning all the challenges that come with it. I look forward to working with you.

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