This bracelet is a pretty big deal for me. I have told more than a few people that I am “crimping challenged.” Every time I need to crimp something crucial I make a mistake and either miss the crimp or break it. I know this is probably due to the fact that crimping is a technique…and techniques are only mastered when you do them over and over. So a project that is mainly crimping should have sent me running.
However, this summer two pictures came to my attention. The “Ringed in Color” sample in the July issue of Bead Style magazine and the “Elusive Butterfly” project in the new book “Show your Colors.” I thought these ideas were wonderful. All you need are wire, crimps and a clasp of some sort.
I didn’t think I would be able to make this sample. However, Soft Flex wire is truly a dream to work with and the crimping gods finally showed me how to crimp properly. The circles came together quickly and the instructions in both the book and magazine were excellent.
The “Show Your Colors” book is in stock at John Bead.
I still can’t believe I finished it! I only made one crimping error….but you can’t tell!
I used a connector bar with three holes for my project. That left one empty hole for my butterfly charms. The magnet makes putting this fragile bracelet on easier.
The wire colours I used came from two different sets of Soft Flex Trios. Peridot Emerald Chrysoprase .019 10 feet per spool.
Spinel Pink Amethyst .019 NYLON
You still have time to take advantage of this month’s special on Soft Flex products!
This turned out great! What a wonderful project to flex your crimping skills. I think all crimp challenged people should attempt it. By the end you would be a pro!