I got this bracelet while traveling. It is made using string and seeds. Too may of the black seeds chipped and broke off. But I still like it, so I want to remake it using more durable materials. Only the center seed will remain.
This is the first time I am doing something like this, so advice would be very welcome. I want to do this right.
I will use spacer beads instead of the black seeds (4 mm onyx and tiger's eye). String wire to replace the regular string, and a pearl/box clasp so it's easy to put it on.
There are five strings going through the center hole of the main seed, so I think 49 strand wire will be too think. Hopefully 19 strand will work.
I do need help figuring out how to "tie" the ends off and attach the clasp.
Can I use a single crimp bead on each end to tie it off and attach the clamp? Tie the 7 wires together, cut 6 off and bend the center one back in a loop after putting the clasp through? Would that work or is there a better way to do it?
I also don't have any jewelry tools, would that be a problem?
About the design change. I was thinking using all black onyx on the outside rows and alternating tiger's eye in the center. Or maybe there is another that would look better? I am a guy so design/matching isn't my strong suit.
Thank you!
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