Crystal Dream

This stunning Crystal Dream bracelet is sure to become an instant favourite.  This timeless classic will be worn for many years. 

Requirements

• 1 pack Ribtex Glass Chunky Beads Crystal (CNK106)
• 1 pack Ribtex Glass Prism 9x15mm Crystal AB (GP102)
• 1 pack Ribtex Glass Pearls 6mm White (GPL204) 
• 1 pack Ribtex Glass Pearls 10mm White (GPL404)
• 1 pack Ribtex Swarovski Crystal Bi-cones 4mm AB (SWL101)
• 1 pack Ribtex Swarovski Crystal Bi-cones 6mm AB (SWK201) 
• 1 pack Ribtex Jewellery Bitz Open Link Chain Large Silver (JF332)
• 1 pack Ribtex Jewellery Bitz Leaf Silver (CHM404)
• 2 packs Ribtex Jewellery Bitz Star Caps Silver (JF144)
• 2 packs Ribtex Jewellery Bitz Head Pins Silver (JF183)
• 1 pack Ribtex Jewellery Bitz Eye Pins Silver (JF150)
• 1 pack Ribtex Jewellery Bitz Jump Rings Small Silver (JF114)
• 1 pack Ribtex Jewellery Bitz Lobster Clasp Silver (JF106) 
• Access to Ribtex Jewellery Bitz Cutter Pliers (JF165)
• Access to Ribtex Jewellery Bitz Round Nose Pliers (JF166) 

Instructions

1.  Cut chain to desired bracelet length (example shown is 20cm long).

2.  Prepare five of each of the following bead components:

Silver Leaf - Attach leaf charm to a jump ring.

Chunky Glass Bead Drop - Thread 1 x 4mm Swarovski Crystal, 1 x Glass Chunky Bead and 1 x 4mm Swarovski Crystal onto a head pin.  Leaving approximately 1cm, trim excess wire and form a loop at the end of the pin with round nose pliers.

Single Pearl Drop - Thread 1 x bead cap, 1 x 10mm Glass Pearl, 1 x bead cap onto a head pin.  Leaving approximately 1cm, trim excess wire and form a loop at the end of the pin with round nose pliers.

Prism Drop - Using an eye pin thread through prism bead halfway, wrap ends of eye pin upward, wrapping the end of the eye pin around the other end with the loop.

Three Bead Drop - Thread 1 x 6mm Glass Pearl, 1 x 6mm Swarovski Crystal, 1 x 6mm Glass Pearl onto a head pin.  Leaving approximately 1cm, trim excess wire and form a loop at the end of the pin with round nose pliers.

3.  Attach completed bead units to the bottom of every chain link using jump rings.  The order is Silver Leaf, Chunky Glass Bead Drop, Single Pearl Drop, Prism Drop and Three Bead Drop.  Repeat this sequence until every chain link has a jump ring attached.

4.  Finally attach a jump ring to each end of the bracelet and add a lobster clasp to one of the jump rings to complete your Crystal Dream.

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