On the Rocks Bracelet Duo
On the Rocks Bracelet Duo
Written By: Project DIY
TOOLS:
flat pliers (1)
PARTS:
silver curb chain (2 x 2.5 in.)
gold curb chain (2 x 2.75 in.)
faceted stone (2)
prong setting (2)
silver extender chain (1)
gold extender chain (1)
silver jump ring (2)
silver jump ring (2)
gold jump ring (2)
gold jump ring (2)
silver lobster clasp (1)
gold lobster clasp (1)
silver circular metal tab (2)
gold circular metal tab (2)
E6000 glue (1)
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Step 1 — On the Rocks Bracelet Duo
STEP 1: Gather your materials. This kit contains components to create two bracelets:
one gold and one silver.
TIP: To start with the silver bracelet, begin with step 2. To start with the gold one, head
to step 7.
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Step 2
STEP 2: Securing your stone in the silver prong setting
You will want to set the stone before you assemble the rest of the bracelet. Start by
placing the stone evenly in the center of the prong setting.
Using the soft ends of your pliers grip, gently push each prong over the edge until it is
flush with the stone surface.
You could also use your hands, or the flat-nose plier, but a firm yet protected surface (like
the pliers grip) is a safe way to protect the stone surface from accidental scratches.
Once you have folded all the prongs down, you can use the flat-nose pliers to squeeze the
sides of the setting gently (shown in photo 3).
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Step 3
STEP 3: Adhering the silver circular metal tabs
Load up your Glue Applicator Syringe with your E-6000 glue. New to this tool? Check
out our how-to guide here.
Place a thin layer of glue on the surface of the silver metal tabs, avoiding the loop.
Using light pressure, press the tab to the back of your prong setting, with the loop facing
outwards. If any glue seeps over the edges, you can clean it up with a cotton swab before
proceeding.
Repeat on the other end of the setting to create two extended loops, which will be used to
attach the stone to your bracelet chain.
Step 4
STEP 4: Attaching the lobster clasp to the bracelet chain
Open one of the large silver jump rings and slide it through the last link on one of the chain
fragments, as well as the lobster clasp loop. Then, close the jump ring as shown.
TIP: Need more help working with jump rings? Check out our guides here.
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Step 5
STEP 5: Attaching the extender chain to the bracelet chain
Open another large jump ring and attach it to the last link of your remaining bracelet chain
fragment.
Slide the extender chain on the jump ring as well, and close.
Step 6
STEP 6: Completing your silver bracelet
The final step to completing this bracelet is opening the two small silver jump rings and
using them to attach each end of the stone pendant to the chain fragments.
Simply open the jump ring, and slide it through the last link on your chain as well as the
loop on your stone pendant. Make sure the glue has dried before attempting.
Close the jump ring and repeat on the other end.
You now have a simple yet striking piece which can be worn on its' own or layered with
other bracelets for more of a statement.
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Step 7
STEP 7: Securing your stone in the gold prong setting
You will want to set the stone before you assemble the rest of the bracelet. Start by
placing the stone evenly in the center of the prong setting.
Using the soft ends of your pliers grip, gently push each prong over the edge until it is
flush with the stone surface.
You could also use your hands, or the flat-nose plier, but a firm yet protected surface (like
the pliers grip) is a safe way to protect the stone surface from accidental scratches.
Once you have folded all the prongs down, you can use the flat-nose pliers to squeeze the
sides of the setting gently (shown in photo 3).
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Step 8
STEP 8: Adhering the gold circular metal tabs
Place a thin layer of glue on the surface of the gold metal tabs, avoiding the loop.
Using light pressure, press the tab to the back of your prong setting, with the loop facing
outwards. If any glue seeps over the edges, you can clean it up with a cotton swab before
proceeding.
Repeat on the other end of the setting to create two extended loops, which will be used to
attach the stone to your bracelet chain.
Step 9
STEP 9: Attaching the lobster clasp to the bracelet chain
Open one of the large gold jump rings and slide it through the last link on one of the chain
fragments, as well as the lobster clasp loop. Then, close the jump ring as shown.
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Step 10
STEP 10: Attaching the extender chain to the bracelet chain
Open another large gold jump ring and attach it to the last link of your remaining bracelet
chain fragment.
Slide the extender chain on the jump ring as well, and close.
Step 11
STEP 11: Completing your gold bracelet
The final step to completing this bracelet is opening the two small gold jump rings and
using them to attach each end of the stone pendant to the chain fragments.
Simply open the jump ring, and slide it through the last link on your chain as well as the
loop on your stone pendant. Make sure the glue has dried before attempting.
Close the jump ring and repeat on the other end.
Enjoy your new stunning new bracelet! Don't forget to snap a pic and share via social
media using the hashtag #mjprojectdiy !
This document was last generated on 2014-05-16 06:23:28 AM.
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