The gorgeous brass link that makes up the focal piece for this bracelet just needed a few small touches to become a complete design.
Large, chunky bracelets are in fashion, and this "Iron Butterfly" design offers a charming vintage twist to the trend. Brilliant crystals stand out among an antiqued brass background for alluring contrast and a design that is easily constructed in minutes.
Use a pair of nylon jaw pliers to gently bend an antique brass winged link to fit the contour of your wrist.
Use E6000 Glue to affix twelve SS9 rose flatbacks in crystal to the antique brass winged link. We used a jewel setter to place four flatbacks vertically along the center of the link and four flatbacks on each side of the link in mirrored locations. Refer to the above pictures to see the precise flatback positions we used. Allow to dry.
Attach an antique brass bail to the outer loop on either side of the winged link so that the decorated side of each bail faces outwards. Leave the bails un-clamped.
You may need to adjust the chain length depending on your desired bracelet size. Attach a 2.5-inch piece of antique brass-plated 1+1 infinity link chain to the bail on the left side of the winged link by threading one link of the chain inside the bail and clamping the bail closed with chain nose pliers. Attach a 6mm antique brass-plated open jump ring to the other end of the chain. Next, connect a 12x7mm antique brass-plated trigger clasp to the bail on the right side of the link using an open jump ring.
List of Components: Antique brass winged link (BBA-LX12, qty 1) Antique brass bail (BBA-BAIL01, qty 2) Antique brass-plated 1+1 infinity link chain (BBACH20, qty 1) 12x7mm antique brass-plated trigger clasp (BBA-CL03, qty 1) 6mm antique brass-plated open jump ring (BBA-OJR06, qty 2) 2058 SS9 rose flatback crystal (2058-CRY9, qty 12)
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Iron Butterfly
Antique Brass Filigree Bracelet with Crystal Accents
designed byCynthia Kimura
Skill LevelBeginner
TechniqueCrystal Rhinestones
Time1-3 Hours
The gorgeous brass link that makes up the focal piece for this bracelet just needed a few small touches to become a complete design.
Large, chunky bracelets are in fashion, and this "Iron Butterfly" design offers a charming vintage twist to the trend. Brilliant crystals stand out among an antiqued brass background for alluring contrast and a design that is easily constructed in minutes.
Supplies
12x7mm Antique Brass-Plated Trigger Clasp
Code BBA-CL03
$1.26
$1.39
×1
Nylon Jaw Jewelry Pliers
Code TOOL-105
$16.09
×1
Side Cutters - Semi Flush
Code TOOL-131
$10.69
×1
6mm Antique Brass-Plated Open Jump Ring - Min Qty 20
Code BBA-OJR06
$0.04
$0.05
×2
PRESTIGE 2058 SS9 Rose Enhanced Flatback Crystal - Min Qty 20
Code 2058-CRY9
$0.04
$0.08
×12
Antique Brass-Plated 1+1 Infinity Link Chain by the Foot
Code BBACH20
$1.71
$2.19
×1
The Beadsmith Jewel Setter 2 pack
Code TOOL-170
$2.99
×1
Chain Nose Pliers
Code TOOL-106
$6.99
×1
Step-by-Step Instructions
Use a pair of nylon jaw pliers to gently bend an antique brass winged link to fit the contour of your wrist.
Use E6000 Glue to affix twelve SS9 rose flatbacks in crystal to the antique brass winged link. We used a jewel setter to place four flatbacks vertically along the center of the link and four flatbacks on each side of the link in mirrored locations. Refer to the above pictures to see the precise flatback positions we used. Allow to dry.
Attach an antique brass bail to the outer loop on either side of the winged link so that the decorated side of each bail faces outwards. Leave the bails un-clamped.
You may need to adjust the chain length depending on your desired bracelet size. Attach a 2.5-inch piece of antique brass-plated 1+1 infinity link chain to the bail on the left side of the winged link by threading one link of the chain inside the bail and clamping the bail closed with chain nose pliers. Attach a 6mm antique brass-plated open jump ring to the other end of the chain. Next, connect a 12x7mm antique brass-plated trigger clasp to the bail on the right side of the link using an open jump ring.
List of Components: Antique brass winged link (BBA-LX12, qty 1) Antique brass bail (BBA-BAIL01, qty 2) Antique brass-plated 1+1 infinity link chain (BBACH20, qty 1) 12x7mm antique brass-plated trigger clasp (BBA-CL03, qty 1) 6mm antique brass-plated open jump ring (BBA-OJR06, qty 2) 2058 SS9 rose flatback crystal (2058-CRY9, qty 12)