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Multi-Strand Czech Glass Bracelet with Tribuckle Clasp Accents

Skill LevelBeginner

TechniqueCrimps, Bails & Connectors

Time1-3 Hours

Approximate Size7 Inches

Don't be afraid to try something eclectic. I added a little of this and that to create this fun multi-strand bracelet. author signature

Beads, leather and chain are all amazing complements to the tribuckle components from TierraCast in this multi-strand bracelet. Cynthia used the tribuckles as links to create a complex and eye-catching style. With so many different textures and fun colors, this bracelet design is sure to impress

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Cut a length of jewelry wire approximately four inches long. Slide on a sterling silver 2x2mm crimp tube and loop the end through the square opening on the TierraCast 5mm antique pewter tribuckle clasp and back through the crimp tube. Crimp in place. String on 18 Czech glass 3x5mm milky wasabi with patina faceted roundel beads. Slide on a crimp tube and loop around a sterling silver 6.10mm open jump ring and back through the crimp tube. Crimp in place. Attach the jump ring to the square opening on another tribuckle.

Cut a length of jewelry wire approximately four inches long. Slide on a crimp tube. Loop the end of the wire through the same tribuckle as the previous strand and back through the crimp tube. Crimp in place. String on eight Czech glass 8mm matte bronze pressed round beads. String on a crimp tube, followed by a jump ring. Go back through the crimp tube and crimp in place. Attach the jump ring to the square opening on the same tribuckle as the previous step.

Cut two pieces of 1.5mm brown round leather approximately 2 1/4 inches long each. Slide the ends of the leather into a JBB 3mm antique sterling silver crimp end cap with loop and crimp the middle of the end cap closed around the leather with chain nose pliers. Repeat for the other side of the necklace.

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Attach one end to the next square opening on one side of the beaded section of the bracelet using a jump ring. Attach the other end to the next square opening on the other side of the bracelet using a jump ring.

Cut a length of small antique silver-plated fishbone chain approximately 2 3/4 inches long. Attach it to the small rectangular opening on one of the tribuckles using a jump ring. Attach a 15x8mm silver-plated trigger clasp to the other end of the chain using a jump ring. Attach a jump ring to the small rectangular opening on the tribuckle at the end of the bracelet. This provides a loop for you to clasp your bracelet.

List of Components:
TierraCast 5mm Antique Pewter Tribuckle Clasp (PA-6180, qty 2)
Czech Glass 8mm Matte Bronze Pressed Round Bead Strand (BEADS-2089, qty 1)
Czech Glass 3x5mm Milky Wasabi with Patina Faceted Roundel Bead Strand (BEADS-2021, qty 1)
Small Antique Silver-Plated Fishbone Chain By the Foot (BTF-0691, qty 1)
1.5mm Brown Round Leather By the Foot(LF-BRN1, qty 1)
15x8mm Silver-Plated Trigger Clasp (SP-CL08, qty 1)
JBB 3mm Antique Sterling Silver Crimp End Cap with Loop (SSA-ENDCAP04, qty 2)
Sterling Silver Open Jump Ring - 0.035 x .240 inches (0.90 x 6.10mm) (SS-OJR35-E, qty 6)
Sterling Silver 2 x 2mm Crimp Tube (SS-CRM2, qty 4)

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