| If you like the Deluxe Duplex Bracelet and want to expand on this
concept, you can make a Deluxe Triplex Bracelet. Just as the Deluxe
Duplex was not a beginner's project, this project is also something for a
more experienced wire worker. The approach to making this bracelet
is exactly the same as for the Deluxe Duplex with one additional layer of
wrapped bead links. Five triplex wire components are required, using
the peg pattern shown at the bottom, right of page 11.
You will need 6 inches of wire to make this triplex wire component.
You can use the pattern for the three layer 3:1 end wire component shown in the same picture, our you can use the 2:1 end wire component from the duplex bracelet. If you choose to use the 2:1 end wire component, connect to that component from the top and bottom loops of the triplex wire component, leaving the center loop empty. Assembly of the bracelet is done using the same steps as you used with the Deluxe Duplex Bracelet, adding only the additional step of connecting the middle loops in the triplex wire component. Allow about 2 1/2 hours to make one bracelet. This is a lot of time, but the results should be worth it. On the following page we will describe how to make matching earrings for these bracelets. |
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