How To Make a Multi-strand Bracelet

Multi-strand bracelet

Materials:
2 Slide clasps
7 strands of beads strung
Couple links of chain
Bead stringing wire
Crimps
Crimp covers
Wire protectors

Tools:
Wire cutters
Chain nose pliers
Crimping pliers

Instructions:
1. With the first strand of beads on hand, slide a crimp, followed by a wire protector, and pop the wire protector on one of the holes in the center of the bracelet.
2. Slide the wire back down through the other hole then back to the crimp.
3. Slide the crimp back until it's touching, then back up a little to give space for crimp cover.
4. Grab the crimp with the chain nose pliers and squeeze it.
5. Make sure that the chain is secure.
6. Attach the crimp cover on the squished crimp.
7. Close up the crimp cover.
8. Use the wire cutters to trim the excess wires.
9. Make sure that the clasp is oriented on the other direction before doing the rest!
10. Repeat the process on the other side and for the rest of the strings.
11. Use a jump ring or links to tie in the chain on the clasps using chain nose pliers. Make sure to close up.
12. Repeat for the rest of the strands
13. Finished!


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