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Step
23: At this point we should have five double spiral wire
components and two 2-1 end wire components. We are ready to begin
assembling the bracelet. Connecting between each double spiral
wire component is done by two wrapped bead links.
The technique for making a
wrapped loop is described here. The technique for making a
wrapped bead link is best described in our online book,
"Wire Design
Basics". As you can see in the bracelet above, you will need
to make two wrapped bead links to connect each double spiral wire
component to the next one in the bracelet. In the bracelet
pictured above we used 6mm Swarovski Glass Crystal beads. 8mm
beads could have been used, but the resulting bracelet would end up
slightly longer. Using 6mm beads, the finished bracelet with clasp
ends up being 7 1/5" long.
Step 24: Once you have connected all the double spiral wire
components with wrapped bead links, you are ready to add your 2-1 end
components. These components are relatively easy to add.
First you use your bent chain nose pliers and open both loops on either
end of the 2-1 end component. With both loops open, you connect
the component to one end of the chain of double spiral wire components
and then close both end loops on the 2-1 end component. Step 25: On the opposite end of the chain, you first open both end loops in the 2-1 end component then slide the clasp into position. With the clasp in position, then connect the 2-1 end component to the chain of double spiral wire components and then close the end loops on the 2-1 end component. At this point, take a very deep breath and let is out slowly. You are done!
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