M&J Blog

By Milton

People often ask me what’s my advice when it comes to fashion.  My reply is “Accessorize, accessorize and accessorize some more”.  Accessories can really help enhance what you’re wearing; unless you’re already wearing something that sparkles all on its own.  Some examples would be a sequin dress or an overly embellished jewel dress. 

 The Swarovski bracelet I made today would look great with an outfit that doesn’t have any embellishments on it.  Like your “Little Black” dress.  So let’s get started.

 Materials:

• 4 – Multi-facet Rectangle Swarovski Crystal Jewels
• 4 – Multi-facet Oval Swarovski Crystal Jewels
• 11 – Silver Jump Rings
• 1 – Set of Toggle Bar Closures
• 1 – Pliers

 Instructions:

1. Lay out your pattern.  As you can see, my pattern switches between the rectangle and oval jewels.
2. Carefully using the pliers open and add a jump ring to the circle end of the closure. 
3. Add the rectangle jewel to the jump ring. 
4. After that, add another jump ring and add the oval jewel to the jump ring.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you run out of jewels.
6. At the end of the pattern, add five jump rings and then add the long end of the closure.
7. Now you’re bracelet is ready to be worn.