Shine Online February 2018 | Page 19

BRACELET 1

1. Measure around your wrist, double the figure and add 10-15cm of 1.5mm wire and shape as above – I left a width of approx. 5cm.

2. Using round nose ring pliers make a loop facing outwards on each end of the wires

3. Continue rolling to make swirls

4. Using a bracelet mandrel or round object like a bottle, shape the wire into a bangle

5. Using 0.5mm wrap edges near to swirls together and neaten ends flat using pliers.

6. Using round nose pliers thread the heart pendants and make a loop at each end wrapping the 0.5mm wire around to secure

7. Using a long length of 0.5mm wire attach one end and wrap around the 1.5mm wire pressing the end flat using pliers so they do not catch or scratch. Wrap the wire randomly attaching lavender beads as you go.

BRACELET 2

1. After measuring your wrist and doubling the figure add 10-15cm to the length of the wire. Again leave a width of around 5cm. Using round nose pliers this time curl the edges inwards.

2. Using 0.5mm wire wrap around edges near to loops

3. Shape wire into bangle shape.

4. Add hearts and beads randomly wire-wrapping them to frame.

Tip: To secure the hearts in place when wire wrapping make sure you add a length of wire behind the hearts.

EARRINGS

1. Cut two lengths of 0.5mm wire and using round nose pliers roll edges into a swirl. Add a lavender bead, then a heart then two more lavender.

2. Add wire to earring making a loop and wrapping wire around to secure in place