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Step 19: With our completed hook-end wire component, we need
to add two strands of .019 Soft Flex to either loop in the hook-end
component. First we cut two segments of Soft Flex, each about 9"
long. Then we thread a 2x2mm crimp bead onto one end of the Soft
Flex, about 1" from the end. After that you need to thread the 1"
portion of Soft Flex through one of the loops in the hook-end component
and finally, back through the 2x2mm crimp bead. Position the crimp
bead so that it is close to the hook-end wire component and using your
bead crimping pliers (regular size) crimp the crimp bead closed.
You can find
instructions for using the bead crimping pliers here. Perform
these same steps for the other loop in the hook-end connector so that
you have two strands of Soft Flex ready to receive beads.
Step 20: The pattern of beads for this bracelet is as
follows. First two 6mm crystal pearl beads, then a 6mm crystal
bead followed by two crystal pearl beads. After adding this
combination of beads to both strands then you add one of your spacer
bars to both strands. Repeat this pattern five times. To
finish the bracelet you will need to add your catch-end wire
component. Use a plastic hemostat or bead stopper to both strands
of wire so that your beads don't slide off your Soft Flex while you are
making the catch-end component.
Step 21: Making the catch-end wire component is almost identical to making the hook-end component. The peg pattern for making the catch-end component is shown at right. Begin by cutting a 2 3/4" segment of 20 gauge wire. Make a 1/2 loop in one end of the wire. Grasp that loop and hold it while straightening the wire by pulling it through the jaws of your nylon jaw pliers repeatedly. Place the 1/2 loop on peg 1 as shown at right and position pegs 2, 3 and 4, with peg 3 being a 3/16" Super Peg for your jig. All the steps for making the catch-end connector are the same as the steps for the hook-end connector. We will show these steps on the next page. |
