Bohemian Convertible Necklace Bracelet Set

Last year  Jewelry Stringing magazine  did a feature on convertible jewelry.

That is not jewelry you wear with your top down.

Instead it was jewelry that has interchangeable parts.

I was fascinated.

So I had to make something of my own like that.

So here are the three pieces.

All three can be worn together for a layered necklace.

Or you can take one of the colorful pieces off.

Or switch to the other one.

The back part of the necklace can be worn as a wrap bracelet alone.

Or you can stack on one of the other colorful ones.

Or both.

Or just wear the two colorful pieces together as bracelets.

Or each one can be worn alone.

Since I used all my hand made clasps, all the pieces work together and can be added as you choose.

I love this idea and will surely be creating more designs with this versatility....

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Turquoise Triple Strand Bracelet

Time for turquoise...

If your birthday is in December, it is your birth stone.

I love turquoise and am always drawn to buying it.

Then I hoard it and am afraid to use it.

Not anymore.

I am starting to use things that bring me joy.

Every day.

For no special reason.

Just because I love it.

I might even keep this one to wear myself.

I love triple strand bracelets...

The layered look with only one clasp...

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Bohemian Memory Wire Bracelet

This post originally appeared on the Darice site Live. Craft. Love.

I am a long-time fan of their products.

I want to share a simple fast bracelet that looks high end, but could not be easier.

This versatile bohemian piece uses memory wire and some amazing beads from Darice.

You will need:

Darice 1984-52            Wood bead strand 8mm

Darice 1984-58            Wood bead strand 12mm

Darice 1999-968 Round Green Red Unakite 10mm

Darice 1999-4044        Natural Turquoise Rondelle 4mm

Darice 1999-209          Gold Stone beads 8mm

Darice 1999-217          Turquoise Round stone beads 10mm

Darice 1999-4841        Wood Bead strand button 12mm

Darice 1999-5517 Painted Aqua/Gold 12mm

Darice 1962-92            Continuous Bracelet memory Wire

Darice SS-135   Jewelry Tassels-aqua and blue

Darice Needle Nose Pliers

Darice Wire Snips

Begin by using the needle nose pliers to make a loop at the end of the memory wire.

This keeps the beads from sliding off the wire while you are adding them.

You may add the beads any way you like.

I added some of the 1984-52Wood bead strand 8mm, 
1999-5517 Painted Aqua/Gold 12mm,
1984-58       Wood bead strand 12mm,
 1999-968 Round Green Red Unakite 10mm,
 and 1999-4044 Natural Turquoise Rondelle 4mm.

You may add more or less beads to suit your own style.

When the first bracelet looks like you want it to, use the wire snips to cut memory wire about ½ inch longer than the last bead.

Use the needle nose pliers to make a loop in the end of the wire.

Use pliers to open loop slightly and add a turquoise tassel.

Repeat at other end.

Viola!

Ready to wear!

You have plenty if memory wire remaining so you can make more bracelets.

I made another bracelet using: 
1984-52Wood bead strand 8mm, 
1999-4841 Wood Bead strand button 12mm,
 and 1999-217 Turquoise Round stone beads 10mm.

Repeat directions for making loops at the ends and enjoy.

Memory wire makes beading a snap and choosing your accessories even easier.

Darice also carries memory wire for necklaces and rings and pre-cut bracelet memory wire.

Have fun and enjoy!

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Guest Blogger for Darice....

I am thrilled to let you know that I have been featured as a guest blogger on Live.Craft.Love. The Darice Craft Blog.

I have long been an avid consumer of their products.

Many of their products are among my very favorites on the workbench.

So I was thrilled to use their beads and memory wire to make this BoHo bracelet...

Hop on over to the blog to see the full tutorial here.

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