Natural lapis lazuli bracelet on blue polyester cord
You assemble a natural lapis lazuli bracelet on blue polyester cord: faceted beads alternate with small silver spacers and a flower bead. The clasp, wire protector and extension chain close the loop, with a melted end serving as a stop.
Les étapes
10 étapes
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Étape 1 : Thread the first bead onto the cord
0:03 → 0:06
Thread the small metallic-looking bead onto the blue polyester cord. It will remain in place beneath the starting knot.
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Étape 2 : Make the securing knot
0:06 → 0:12
Pinch a loop of cord against the small silver piece and tighten the knot. Then pull the cord firmly between both hands to secure it properly.
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Étape 3 : Melt the end of the cord with a lighter
0:12 → 0:15
Bring the lighter flame close to the end of the cord: a small melted ball forms, which will serve as a stop.
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Étape 4 : Thread a round silver bead
0:15 → 0:18
Continue threading with a small round silver bead, threaded onto the cord just after the melted end.
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Étape 5 : Attach the first end of the bracelet
0:18 → 0:26
Using needle-nose pliers, crimp the wire protector in place at the end of the cord. Then grasp the clasp and its ring with the pliers to attach them to this end.
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Étape 6 : Thread the lapis lazuli beads and spacers
0:26 → 0:33
Thread the faceted lapis lazuli beads, alternating them with the small silver spacers and the flower bead, until you reach the desired length.
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Étape 7 : Bring the two ends together to close the loop
0:33 → 0:36
Curve the line of beads into a circle and join the two ends of the cord at the joining point, keeping the clasp in place.
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Étape 8 : Pass the cord through the second wire protector
0:36 → 0:45
On the second end, pass the cord through the small silver piece, then pull it firmly to secure a lapis lazuli bead against it.
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Étape 9 : Crimp the second wire protector between two pliers
0:45 → 0:48
Hold the piece with curved pliers and crimp it with needle-nose pliers: it is permanently secured onto the cord.
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Étape 10 : Attach the extension chain
0:48 → 0:51
Attach the 925 silver chain to the loop at the finished end, holding the assembly with pliers.