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4. To attach the button to a chain, open a jump ring with

chain-nose pliers and attach the button to the chain.

5. Close the jump ring (see directions on page 23 ).

6. Add beads to embellish the chain, using head pins to

attach the beads to the chain. Form a loop at the end of

each head pin with round-nose pliers. Attach the loop to

the chain and twist the wire around the base of the loop

to secure. Clip off the excess wire with wire clippers.

7. Optional: To add a bead dangle to the bottom of the

button, add beads to a head pin and form a loop at the

top of the head pin to attach it through the hole at the

base of the button. Using round-nose pliers, twist the end

of the head pin around the base of the formed loop after

attaching the wire to the button. Clip off the excess wire.

Add a clasp with chain-nose pliers to finish after cutting

the wire to the desired length.

Lucite Flower Bracelets

My love of color and floral design inspired these designs. The Lucite flower beads used in this project have

sharp details and vibrant colors that make these collectible pieces appealing. Lucite is a plastic that was

developed by Dupont in 1937. It can be clear, tinted with color, or opaque. Collected flower shapes and

beads were combined to create these colorful retro-style bracelets. You can find Lucite charms and flowers at

antique fairs and from online auction sites, as well as in some bead shops.

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SUPPLIES

Lucite plastic flowers with holes in

the center of each

Charm bracelet chain with clasp

Round beads, glass or plastic

Head pins

Round-nose pliers

Wire clippers

Chain-nose pliers

Lucite Flower Bracelets

1. Arrange clusters of coordinating color combinations for

the flowers. Make stacked designs with larger pieces on

the bottom and either one or two smaller flowers placed

on top. Arrange them along a charm bracelet chain to

create a pleasing composition.

2. Slide a bead onto a head pin for the center of the flower

or use a decorative head pin for the center. After the bead

is added, thread the flower pieces onto the head pin.

3. Form a loop on the back with the wire using round-nose

pliers. This loop will be used to attach the flower cluster

to the chain. Leave the loop open for now.

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to make a series of flower clusters

on head pins for the chain. Attach each cluster by

attaching the formed loop to the chain.

5. Finish each loop by twisting the end of the wire of the

head pin around the base of the loop.

6. Clip off the excess wire and tuck the end of the wire in

with the tip of the chain-nose pliers. Add extra beads if

desired along the chain to add bulk to the bracelet. Use

the round-nose and chain-nose pliers to attach the beads

in the same manner as you attached the flowers.

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SUPPLIES

Lucite plastic flowers with holes in

the center of each

Charm bracelet chain with clasp

Round beads, glass or plastic

Head pins

Round-nose pliers

Wire clippers

Chain-nose pliers

Lucite Flower Bracelets

1. Arrange clusters of coordinating color combinations for

the flowers. Make stacked designs with larger pieces on

the bottom and either one or two smaller flowers placed

on top. Arrange them along a charm bracelet chain to

create a pleasing composition.

2. Slide a bead onto a head pin for the center of the flower

or use a decorative head pin for the center. After the bead

is added, thread the flower pieces onto the head pin.

3. Form a loop on the back with the wire using round-nose

pliers. This loop will be used to attach the flower cluster

to the chain. Leave the loop open for now.

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to make a series of flower clusters

on head pins for the chain. Attach each cluster by

attaching the formed loop to the chain.

5. Finish each loop by twisting the end of the wire of the

head pin around the base of the loop.

6. Clip off the excess wire and tuck the end of the wire in

with the tip of the chain-nose pliers. Add extra beads if

desired along the chain to add bulk to the bracelet. Use

the round-nose and chain-nose pliers to attach the beads

in the same manner as you attached the flowers.

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