Retired - Forest Clearing Bracelet

PROJECT B7028
Designer: Rachel Zaimont
Skill Level: Intermediate
TierraCast leaf, bee and ladybug charms dangle from a length of green Regaliz cork cord in this spring bracelet, calling to mind a forest abuzz with life.
Instructions

Note: Components and tools listed within this INSTRUCTIONS box and the printer-friendly PDF, if available, may have been discontinued since this project was published. Refer to the PURCHASE COMPONENTS and TOOLS AND OTHER SUPPLIES sections for current availability.

These instructions make a 6 1/2 inch bracelet. For a longer or shorter bracelet, adjust the number of inches of cork cord you purchase.
  1. For reference, begin by watching our video on how to measure and assemble a Regaliz flat cork cord bracelet.
  2. Take your 6 inch length of Regaliz flat cork cord and center the TierraCast two-hole leaf pendant at the midpoint of the cord. Mark each hole on the cork with a pen.
  3. Set the BeadSmith rotating leather hole punch tool to 2mm. Punch holes at each of the two marks you just made.
  4. Take two compression rivets and slide them through the holes of the cork and the pendant. Place the bracelet on your bench block and rivet the pendant in place using the rivet setting tool and a chasing hammer.
  5. Place the bracelet against a ruler and mark the cork with a pen at the 1/2 inch, 1 inch, 1 1/2 inch and 2 inch marks. Turn the bracelet around and do the same on the other side of the focal pendant.
  6. Punch 2mm holes at all eight marks.
  7. Place an eyelet into one of the holes and set it using the TierraCast eyelet setting tool. Repeat this step seven more times so all eight holes have eyelets in them.
  8. Using your pliers, open a jump ring and slide it through the first eyelet hole. Also slide on the loop of a TierraCast leaf charm. Close the jump ring.
  9. Repeat step 8 seven more times, attaching five more leaf charms, a bee charm and a ladybug charm to the eyelet holes of the bracelet. You can look at the photo for reference, or place the charms in any order you like.
  10. Take one cord end and place a few drops of Super New Glue into the well. Place one end of the cork cord into the cord end. Repeat this step on the other side of the bracelet. Wait 15 minutes for the glue to thoroughly dry.
  11. Open a jump ring. Slide it through the loop of one cord end and also slide on the loop of your clasp. Close the jump ring.
  12. Open another jump ring. Slide it through the loop of the other cord end. Close the jump ring.
  13. Enjoy your bracelet!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • CHX-1120 - Regaliz Flat Portuguese Cork Cord 10x1.5mm - Olive Green - Sold By The Inch
    Project uses 6 inches. You will need 6 packages.

  • PND-05008 - TierraCast Antiqued Silver Plated Lead-Free Pewter Leaf Embellishment 13x33mm - 1 Piece
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • PND-5451 - TierraCast Fine Silver Plated Pewter Birch Leaf Charm 15mm (4)
    Project uses 6 pieces. You will need 2 packages.

  • PND-5049 - TierraCast Fine Silver Plated Pewter Small Honey Bee Charm 11mm (2)
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • PND-5028 - TierraCast Fine Silver Plated Pewter Ladybug Charm 12.5mm (1)
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • FCO-4780 - TierraCast Silver Plated Brass Double Round Cap Compression Rivet Set 4mm - 10 Pieces
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FCO-4793 - TierraCast Silver Plated Brass Hollow Eyelets 3.7mm Diameter - Pack of 10
    Project uses 8 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FCO-9311 - Antiqued Silver Rectangle Cord Ends For Regaliz 10mm Flat Cork Cord - 2 Pack
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • XTL-1059 - Eurotool Super New Glue - Heavy Duty Adhesive - 3 Gram Bottle
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • FJR-5479 - Silver Plated Open Jump Rings 8mm 20 Gauge (50)
    Project uses 10 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FCL-1144 - TierraCast Brass, Lobster Clasps 15x9mm, 4 Pieces, Silver Plated
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
  • XTL-5500 - Cord Cutter Tool For Regaliz Cord 3 Inches Long
  • XTL-5502 - BeadSmith Rotating Leather Hole Punch Tool - Creates 6 Hole Sizes!
  • XTL-0786 - TierraCast 4mm Rivet Setter Tool - 1 Tool
  • XTL-0785 - TierraCast Eyelet Setter And Anvil Tool - 1 Tool
  • XTL-2152 - Beadsmith Jeweler's Chasing Hammer - 1 Inch Head - Metal Smithing
  • XTL-0250 - Eurotool Bench Block Helper - Rubber Base With Interchangeable Steel And Nylon Blocks
  • XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
  • XTL-5514 - Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
Additional Information
Ingredients PND-05008, PND-5451, PND-5049, PND-5028, FCO-4780, FCO-4793, XTL-1059, FJR-5479, FCL-1144,

Purchase Components

Purchase the components needed to make this project. Change quantities as needed to make multiple pieces. This project is RETIRED. Please review project instructions carefully—some items may no longer be available for this project and will not be listed below. Tip: Save this project to your wishlist to easily return to project instructions.
TierraCast Antiqued Silver Plated Lead-Free Pewter Leaf Link 13x33mm - 1 Piece
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Piece.
$2.29 / Package | SKU: PND-05008
TierraCast Fine Silver Plated Pewter Birch Leaf Charm 15mm (4 Pieces)
You will need 2 package(s).
1 package = 4 Pieces.
$4.95 / Package | SKU: PND-5451
Metal Charm, Honey Bee 11mm, Antiqued Silver Plated, By TierraCast (2 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 2 Pieces.
$2.29 / Package | SKU: PND-5049
TierraCast Fine Silver Plated Pewter Ladybug Charm 12.5mm (1 pcs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Piece.
$1.29 / Package | SKU: PND-5028
TierraCast Double Round Cap Compression Rivets 4mm, Silver Plated (10 Sets)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 10 Sets.
$3.79 / Package | SKU: FCO-4780
TierraCast Hollow Eyelets for Leather 3.7mm Diameter, Silver Plated (10 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 10 Pieces.
$2.20 / Package | SKU: FCO-4793
Eurotool Super New Glue - Heavy Duty Adhesive - 3 Gram Bottle
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Bottle.
$2.59 / Package | SKU: XTL-1059
Silver Plated Open Jump Rings 8mm 20 Gauge (50 pcs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 50 Pieces.
$2.09 / Package | SKU: FJR-5479
TierraCast Clasps, Lobster 15mm Silver Plated (4 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 4 Pieces.
$5.30 / Package | SKU: FCL-1144
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Tools and Other Supplies:

Cord Cutter Tool For Regaliz Cord 3 Inches Long
$7.97 / Package | SKU: XTL-5500
TierraCast 4mm Rivet Setter Tool - 1 Tool
$6.29 / Package | SKU: XTL-0786
TierraCast Eyelet Setter And Anvil Tool - 1 Tool
$10.75 / Package | SKU: XTL-0785
The Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
The Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
$6.29 / Package | SKU: XTL-5514

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