Under Sea Odyssey Charm Bracelet and Necklace Set

What You'll Need

Toho Round Seed Beads 11/0 1207 'Marbled Opaque Turquoise/Blue' 8 Gram Tube
JSK-0157 BrandID:80	Project uses 1 tube.  You will need 1 package. 1 package = 1 Tube Price: $3.75 / pkg	Quantity:

Antiqued Brass Open Jump Rings 5mm 20 Gauge (x100)
FJR-5471 BrandID:28	Project uses 6 pieces.  You will need 1 package. 1 package = 100 Pieces Price: $3.75 / pkg	Quantity:

Vintaj Natural Brass Beach Fun Charm And Pendant Sampler Set (11 Pieces)
PND-7404 BrandID:35	Project uses 11 pieces.  You will need 1 package. 1 package = 1 Pack Price: $24.99 / pkg	Quantity:

Czech Seed Beads 6/0 Champagne Silver Foil Lined 1 Ounce
BCS-6113 BrandID:38	Project uses 13 pieces.  You will need 1 package. 1 package = 1 oz. Price: $3.09 / pkg	Quantity:

Czech Fire Polish Glass Beads 6mm Round Two Tone Key Lime/White Opal (25)
BCP-36136 BrandID:38	Project uses 6 pieces.  You will need 1 package. 1 package = 25 Pieces Price: $1.80 / pkg	Quantity:

Czech Glass Fluted Cathedral Beads 9mm 'Crystal' Clear (12 Beads)
BCP-39100 BrandID:38	Project uses 8 pieces.  You will need 1 package. 1 package = 12 Pieces Price: $1.59 / pkg	Quantity:

Vintaj Natural Brass Chain 10mm Heavy Round Links - Bulk By The Foot
CHA-7150 BrandID:35	Project uses 1 foot. This item is sold by the foot. Price: $7.49 / foot	Quantity:

Vintaj Natural Brass 3.5mm Round Rolo Chain - Bulk By The Foot
CHA-7190 BrandID:35	Project uses 1 foot. This item is sold by the foot. Price: $3.75 / foot	Quantity:

Vintaj Natural Brass Wire Spiral Swirl Hook & Eye Clasps (2 Sets)
FCL-4641 BrandID:35	Project uses 2 pieces.  You will need 1 package. 1 package = 2 Sets Price: $4.39 / pkg	Quantity:

Antiqued Brass Head Pins 1.5 Inches 24 Gauge (X50)
FHP-6316 BrandID:28	Project uses 15 pieces.  You will need 1 package. 1 package = 50 Pieces Price: $2.09 / pkg	Quantity:

Baroque Art Gilders Paste - Highlight Metal, Wood and More! 'Patina' 1.5 oz
XTL-1107 BrandID:81	Project uses 1 piece.  You will need 1 package. 1 package = 1 Piece Price: $12.99 / pkg	Quantity:

Baroque Art Gilders Paste - Highlight Metal, Wood and More! 'African Bronze' 1.5 oz
XTL-1101 BrandID:81	Project uses 1 piece.  You will need 1 package. 1 package = 1 Piece Price: $12.99 / pkg	Quantity:

Purchase All Supplies

★ Supplies For Project S602 - Under Sea Odyssey Charm Bracelet and Necklace Set
	Includes all packages of items above and printed instructions. Recommended tools are not included. Price: $82.67 / kit	Quantity:
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Specialized Tools

Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
XTL-5511 BrandID:6	Price: $6.99 / pkg	Quantity:

Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - Wire/Soft Flex
XTL-5600 BrandID:7	Price: $13.75 / pkg	Quantity:

Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
XTL-5514 BrandID:6	Price: $6.99 / pkg	Quantity:

Beadalon Beading Mats - Prevent Bead Rolling 12 x 9 Inch (Set of 3)
XTL-9930 BrandID:6	Price: $2.75 / pkg	Quantity:

Instructions:

1. Spread out all the charms in your Vintaj "beach fun" sampler pack. We are going to be applying Gilders Paste to each of the charms. I prefer to apply the paste with my finger. Watch this video on how to apply the paste without a brush. Following what you learned in the video, apply Gilders Paste in Patina and African Bronze to all your charms. I chose to use the patina color alone for the star fish and sea horses, then for the other charms, I blended the two colors together to create a softer look. It is totally up to you as to how much color you want to add.


2. Let the Gilders Paste dry and then seal the charms with a clear matte finish acrylic spray such as what Mod Podge puts out. You can find such an item at most craft and art stores. I recommend 3 light coats.

1. To make all the dangles hanging off your charm bracelet, we are going to be using 1.5" antique brass head pins and creating wrapped wire loops. Onto one head pin, place 1 marbled opaque turquoise blue 11/0 Toho bead, 1 Czech glass fluted cathedral bead in crystal, and another marbled opaque turquoise blue 11/0 Toho bead. Create a wrapped wire loop after the last bead and cut off excess wire with flush cutters. Make another 7 of these dangles. Next create 5 dangles with the following pattern of beads: 1 marbled opaque turquoise blue 11/0 Toho bead, 1 champagne 6/0 Czech seed bead, 1 Czech fire polished 6mm bead in key lime/white opal, another 6/0 champagne bead, and another 11/0 turquoise Toho. Finally, make 5 dangles with the following pattern: 1 marbled opaque turquoise blue 11/0 Toho bead, 1 champagne 6/0 Czech seed bead, and another 11/0 turquoise Toho.


2. Cut a 7" length of your Vintaj 10mm heavy round link chain. Lay the chain out on your beading mat. Try to make it so that the links all lay flat and are not too twisted. Without attaching them, arrange your charms and dangles along the length of the bracelet chain. Leave off to the side the large sand dollar charm, we will be using this for the necklace later. Try to spread the charms out so that they are balanced. It is entirely up to you how you wish to arrange these, but if you want to follow the photo, I tried to space out all the charms and dangles evenly so that it was not too "heavy" on one side.


3. Once you are happy with how your layout looks, then it is time to start attaching. To do this, simply open 5mm jump rings and attach them to either the wrapped wire loops at the top of your dangles or the small hoops at the top of your charms. Before closing the jump rings, attach them to the chain links. Go around your bracelet attaching one charm or dangle at a time.


4. Find the round part of your eye clasp and open it like a jump ring. Link it to the end chain link of your charm bracelet and then close it back up. Open a 5mm jump ring and attach it to the small hoop at the base of the spiral part of your clasp. Before closing the jump ring, attach it to the end chain link on the opposite side of the bracelet from where you attached the eye part of the clasp. Close the jump ring back up.

1. Take the 5 inches left over of your heavy link chain from when you cut it earlier for the bracelet. Find the middle link and attach the large sand dollar Vintaj charm to it via a jump ring.


2. Cut your 12" length of Vintaj round rolo chain in half so that you have 2 equal 6" lengths.


3. Open a 5mm jump ring and link it to the end chain link of one of your 6" rolo chain lengths. Link onto it one half of your clasp as well. Close the jump ring. On the other end of your 6" chain length, open and attach another 5mm jump ring and attach it to the end link of your heavy chain which contains your large sand dollar charm. Close the jump ring. Repeat this same process on the other half of your necklace.


4. Enjoy your pretty new set!