Large Jewelry Wire Links Bracelet with Beads Jewelry Making Project -- Page 5

Step 6:  As we did in the first link for the necklace, we now need to use our nylon jaw pliers to grasp one of the loops and begin wrapping it closed.  Since we are using figure 8 connectors to connect the links in this bracelet, you can completely wrap both loops in these links closed for all but the very last link on one of the two small links.  Follow the same steps as you did in the necklace instructions shown starting near the bottom of page 2.  As a review, you can view those steps below

Wrap Loop Closed	Press Wire Ends Down	Cut Excess Wire	Squeeze Cut Ends Flat

Step 7:  On the last small link, you will want to add your lobster clasp before you wrap that link closed.  After adding the clasp, then complete that link by wrapping it closed when you have completed, your last link and clasp should appear as shown at right. 

Step 8:  When you have completed all seven links for the bracelet, you will need to make 18 figure 8 connectors.  You can find our free instructions on how to make these connectors here.  Because you want all 18 connectors to be the same size, we made the initial loop on each figure 8 connector using the smallest step in our fine step jaw pliers, then we used our round nose pliers to make the second loop the same size as the first loop.  (You won't be able to use your step jaw pliers to make both loops, because the flat jaw will get in your way.)  For beginners, remember that you will need to cut the sharp end off the wire before you start making each new figure 8 connector.  Your goal is to have flush cuts on both sides of the figure 8 connector.

Step 9:  Now you are ready to begin assembly of the bracelet.  Use three figure 8 connectors between each link in the chain.  Using three helps to make the bracelet more stable and less likely to twist.  Our instructions for opening and closing connectors can be found here.  You can add your beads either before or after you connect all the links in the bracelet.  Our instructions for adding the beads can be found on the following page.