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embellishment; 2) 8-gauge with
delicate 1.5mm round bead wire; 3)
the 2.3mm bead wire broke because
the 8-gauge twist was too tight, but
I was able to solder it back together;
4) a less twisted 8-gauge wire with
2.3mm bead wire was easier to
make, and 5) a reverse twist with
sterling silver 2.3mm bead chain
stick soldered in place.
Note: Cuffs are fairly easy to size.
For more information, go to https://
http://www.riogrande.com/content/
bracelet-sizing-how-to-jpg.

Do you have a lot of scraps left over
from this project? Cut these pieces
into 1" segments. Solder jump rings
onto each end, link together with
more jump rings, and create a chain.
See Betsy’s version in Their Turn on
page 8.

BETSY LEHNDORFF has been freelancing for
Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist since 2010. She
occasionally posts Studio Notes at http://www.Jewelry-
MakingDaily.com and sells her work in Michigan art
galleries. Got questions? Betsy can be reached at
betsylehndorff @gmail.com.

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More Work


THEIR TURN, PAGE 8

Twisted


Wire Bezel


VINTAGE SWAN, PAGE 70

Half-Round,
Beaded

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