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Tassle and Graduation Charm Adjustable Bangle

Skill LevelBeginner

TechniqueCharm Bracelets & Necklaces

Time1-3 Hours

Approximate Size7 Inches

Charm bangles are trendy right now, and they're easy to make with the right tools. I use the Beadalon 3D Bracelet Jig to create the base and finished with custom charms for my daughter. author signature

Bangles are easy to decorate with charms to give your style a personal twist. This bangle was created on the Beadalon 3D bracelet jig and then was decorated with charms representing a graduate. The tassels represent her school colors, while the horseshoe represents her love of horses. You can add your favorite charms to make a design unique to you

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Create an adjustable bangle using the 16 gauge silver non-tarnish Artistic Wire. If you find the size of the bracelet jig too wide for your wrist, you can always adjust the size of the bracelet after it's off of the jig. Make sure to leave an opening wide enough on one of the loops of your bracelet for the TierraCast antique silver-plated pewter round J alphabet charm to slide on.

Beadalon 3D Bracelet Jig Video Tutorial

Create small tassels in the colors of your choice of .8mm Chinese knotting cord using the Beadalon tassel maker. Secure the top of the tassels by wrapping 26 gauge Silver Artbeads Designer Wire around the cords. Add a sterling silver 6.85mm open jump ring to the top loop of each tassel.

Tassel Maker Video Tutorial

Slide the TierraCast J charm onto the bracelet, using the gap you left on one of the loops of the bracelet. Attach one of your tassels to the right of the J using a sterling silver 4.60mm open jump ring. Add the 14mm Pave heart pendant in Light Rose and Rose to the left of the J using a 6.85mm jump ring. Add the TierraCast antique silver horseshoe charm to the left of the heart using a 6.85mm jump ring. Add the sterling silver graduation cap and diploma charm to the left of the horseshoe using the included jump ring. Add the final tassel to the left of the cap using a 4.60mm jump ring.

List of Components:
16 Gauge Silver Non-Tarnish Artistic Wire, 10 Feet (AWR16SVR10, qty 1)
TierraCast Antique Silver Horseshoe Charm (SA-2281, qty 1)
Sterling Silver Graduation Cap & Diploma Charm (CHARM618, qty 1)
TierraCast Antique Silver-Plated Pewter Round Alphabet Charm - J (SA-240J, qty 1)
14mm Pavé Heart Pendant Light Rose, Rose (67412-LROROS14, qty 1)
The BeadSmith .8mm Powder Blue Chinese Knotting Cord - 49.2 Feet (STRNG-0287, qty 1)
The BeadSmith .8mm Emerald Chinese Knotting Cord - 49.2 Feet (STRNG-0284, qty 1)
Artbeads Designer Wire - Silver Non-Tarnish 26 Gauge (45 ft. spool) (ADW0064, qty 1)
Sterling Silver Open Jump Ring - 0.035 x .180 inches (0.90 x 4.60mm) (SS-OJR35-C, qty 2)
Sterling Silver Open Jump Ring - 0.030 x .270 inches (0.75 x 6.85mm) (SS-OJR30-H, qty 4)

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Nice choice! All or most of the products needed for this project are shown below with quantities. Sometimes we sell out of components and aren’t able to order more from the manufacturer (we know, it is very disappointing to us, too). Use the opportunity to mix up the design and make it yours by substituting similar products or altering the entire color scheme—it’s up to you!