Hello people, Brini here with a new episode! I know itâs been a while, but weâre back with some great new content. Thanks for your patience!
This week weâre making charm bracelets! Theyâre so easy to make. Youâll need:
Charms you make or buy
Chain and clasps
Or
Open link bracelets
Jump rings
Needle nose pliers
Round nose pliers
Wire cutters
The process is simple, just connect the charms to the links of the bracelet or chain with the jump rings. The needle nose pliers are very helpful with this process. They allow you to manipulate the tiny rings and hold them in place while positioning the charms and links. The round nose pliers act as another pair of âhandsâ? when opening and closing the rings. If youâre using chain and clasps, use the wire cutters to shorten the chain to fit around your wrist, and then attach the clasps on either end.
We also made charms with beads and headpins. For this youâll need:
Beads of your choice
Headpins in the same color as your bracelet or chain
Round nose pliers
Wire cutters
Thread the headpins with beads of you choice. I like varying the size and color of beads to create different effects. You can begin with large beads and graduate to smaller ones or vise versa. Other ideas include stacking sequins to make cylindrical beads, using buttons and bead caps. Once the beads are stacked cut the head pin off about 3/8â? above the top bead, then, using your round nose pliers bend the tail around into a loop. Bend the loop back to center and youâre ready to attach it to your bracelet with a jump ring.
All the supplies you need can be found in most craft shops. There are wonderful bead stores in most big cities that have a terrific supply of beautiful beads that can be bought one bead at a time. Those shops usually carry beading tools, chain and jump rings as well as beads. Here are a few internet sources:
This week on my NPR podcast weâre talking about making your home beautiful with cut flowers. Flower arranging is simple when you know a few easy tricks. Be sure and listen!
Donât forget to drop by Felix Populi. We have some delightful new pillows up that can be customized for your home in 65 different colors of linen, and this week on the Brini Maxwell auctions weâre ushering in spring with some beautiful garments in blue, green and white.
Thatâs all for this week. Bye now!
