Judy Freyer Thompson's Corset Bracelet, Contemporary Wire Jewelry. Filing, Finishing, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop. Combine 16-gauge full hard wire and some larger hole beads for a twist on a bangle bracelet.

Corset Bracelet

by Judy Freyer Thompson
  • Category: Contemporary
  • Technique(s): Filing / Finishing, Making Loops
  • Skill Level: Beginner
Combine 16-gauge full hard wire and some larger hole beads for a twist on a bangle bracelet. Eye loops serve to secure the beads as well as provide eyes to thread cord for a corset look and easy adjustment.

Materials

16 Gauge Round Half Hard Red Brass Wire
H3-16H
  • Lesson Quantity: 30.00 inches
  • Purchase Quantity: 5.00 feet
  • Price: $0.78
  • Gold Club Price: $0.59
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1mm cotton cord
  • Lesson Quantity: 24.00 inches
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
3/16" diameter dowel
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
Beads of your choice
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Tools

Xuron Flush Cutter - Pack of 1
G2-504
  • G2-504
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $29.95
  • Gold Club Price: $22.46
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Round Nose Wire Pliers
G2-507
  • G2-507
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $32.95
  • Gold Club Price: $24.71
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Flat Nose Wire Pliers
G2-506
  • G2-506
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $32.95
  • Gold Club Price: $24.71
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Needle File Set Pack of 5
FIL-970.00
  • FIL-970.00
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $11.57
  • Gold Club Price: $8.68
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Deluxe V-Slot Bench Pin with Clamp
BPN-105.00
  • BPN-105.00
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $10.95
  • Gold Club Price: $8.21
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Wire Jewelry Cushion Clamp - Pack of 1
G10-1
  • G10-1
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $7.95
  • Gold Club Price: $5.96
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Jewelers Saw with Adjustable Frame without Blade
G18-3
  • G18-3
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $12.97
  • Gold Club Price: $9.73
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Relentless Sawblade - Cut 2 - Sold by the Dozen
SAW-400.08D
  • SAW-400.08D
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $3.25
  • Gold Club Price: $2.44
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Swivel-Headed Pin Vise
PIN-220.00
  • PIN-220.00
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $5.57
  • Gold Club Price: $4.18
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SANDING SPONGES ASST- 5PC- 1EA GRIT 100-400
ABR-600.90
  • ABR-600.90
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
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Instructions
Step 1
Using a ruler and permanent marker measure three 10" pieces of wire. Cut using the wire cutters, file the ends flat. Make sure to keep the natural curve on the wires.
Judy Freyer Thompson's Corset Bracelet - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Filing, Finishing, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, cut 3 pieces of wire
Step 2
Measure three 1 ½" pieces on the wooden dowel and cut using the jeweler's saw and cut 2 blade, sand the ends smooth with the 400 grit sandpaper.
Judy Freyer Thompson's Corset Bracelet - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Filing, Finishing, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, measure
Step 3
Make a mark at ¼", ¾" and 1 ¼" on the dowel.
Judy Freyer Thompson's Corset Bracelet - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Filing, Finishing, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, mark the dowel
Step 4
Drill at the three marks, on all three pieces, using the pin vise and #52 bit, carefully drill through the dowel keeping the bit perpendicular to the dowel. Sand the ends smooth with the 400 grit sandpaper. Apply color of your choice using permanent markers, seal with spray sealant.
Judy Freyer Thompson's Corset Bracelet - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Filing, Finishing, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, drill
Step 5
Make a mark at 5" on each wire, then make 3mm eye loop using the round nose pliers on one end of each wire.
Judy Freyer Thompson's Corset Bracelet - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Filing, Finishing, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, make a loop
Step 6
Thread one wire through on of the dowels and begin stringing your beads, slide a drilled dowel on at the halfway point.
Judy Freyer Thompson's Corset Bracelet - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Filing, Finishing, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, string on the beads
Step 7
Continue stringing, stopping approximately ¾" off the end, put a cushion clamp on the end as a keeper.
Judy Freyer Thompson's Corset Bracelet - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Filing, Finishing, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, string on beads
Step 8
Thread one wire at a time through the third dowel and make a 3mm eye loop. Repeat with remaining wires
Judy Freyer Thompson's Corset Bracelet - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Filing, Finishing, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, thread one wire at a time
Step 9
Using flat nose pliers, bend the eyes perpendicular to the dowels.
Judy Freyer Thompson's Corset Bracelet - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Filing, Finishing, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, turn the loops
Step 10
Double the cotton cord and make a knot. Slide on of the spacer beads on followed by both keeper beads
Pro Tip: A piece of bead stringing wire works great as a needle to thread the beads on the cotton cord.
Judy Freyer Thompson's Corset Bracelet - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Filing, Finishing, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, double the cord
Step 11
Thread the cord through the eyes on the bracelet in a criss-cross pattern. Start at one bottom eye, thread the cord through the middle eye on the other side, then the top eye on the other side, the middle, then bottom. Thread the cord through the two keeper beads.
Judy Freyer Thompson's Corset Bracelet - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Filing, Finishing, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, thread the cord through the loops
Step 12
Slide the spacer bead on the other end and tie a knot.
Judy Freyer Thompson's Corset Bracelet - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Filing, Finishing, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, tie a knot