This post brought to you by Beadalon.Are you looking for a fast, instant craftification project? Are you making your own wedding jewelry or bridesmaid gifts? Do you have the winter blues and need a sparkle fix?
Then, boy, do I have a project for you! I’m going to show you how to make an amazing statement bracelet piece in minutes.For this project, you will need a Beadalon slide connector clasp and crystal cup chain. You can also add in Beadalon double ball chain for a new texture (I’ll show you an example in a minute).Most of the bracelets I did are in gold. I had a lot of gold metal cup chain and also gold is hot right now in fashion jewelry.The inside diameter of the clasp is 4.5mm so make sure your cup chain crystals are smaller than that.The slide connectors come in 3 lengths: 13mm, 20mm, and 25mm (basically 1/2″ to 1″).Determine the length of bracelet you want and cut the chain accordingly. I figured the clasp to take up 1″ so to make a 7″ bracelet, I cut the chain to 6″ sections. The nice thing about the slide connectors is the chain extender feature so if you need it to be longer, you’re covered.You’re going to freak when you see how fast these go together! Slide the first crystal into the tube. Repeat with the remaining chains.Once the tube is loaded with chain, fold the tab over with pliers or use your finger (like I do). Push the end down on a hard surface to get it really closed.
Repeat for the opposite side of the bracelet.If you want to bump up the clasp a bit, check out Beadalon’s sparkly lobster clasp.And that’s honestly all there is to it! This is the pile of bracelets I made last night.Cup chain is so fancy. Here’s a closer look at the double ball chain from Beadalon. Full story–this is only available in silver now. Don’t fall in love with the gold. Ok? Thank you and I’m really sorry I used it before seeing that. Let me know if I need to start a petition for Beadalon to bring it back. “Save the Gold Double Ball Chain” we’ll call it.
Check out Beadalon’s video for more ways to use the clasp!
Hi, I’m Candie. I design jewelry and crafts, author books, teach classes and host television programs. I thrive on simple ideas that anyone can achieve. I also love projects made from unexpected materials that stand the test of time. Join me as I lead a creative life! 
ohhh these are beautiful! and those clasps look so easy to work with!
Brilliant, Candie! Just like you. 🙂 Have a great 2015! Hope to see you in Tucson!
How did we miss each other?! Time flew by! But I did get a chance to tell the Halcraft boys how lucky they are to have you!!
I’ve been looking all over the web for these closures but need longer ones. Where can I find them? Thank you so much
Corrine
Hi Corrine! JesseJamesBeads.com has them! Tell them Candie sent ya! 😉
Thanks gals! These bracelets that Candie made really are just fabulous. Simple elegance at its finest, I fall in love every time I wear mine.
absolute genius is all I can say!
I love this! I’m going to make them for all my friends for Christmas!
Will these be available at the Tucson Bead Show Feb 1-6
I’m not sure– You can email Jesse James Beads to ask. Sarah has the scoop on product!
You’re amazing and you make it seem so easy. Where can I buy the clasps and the rhinestone chains?
You’re amazing and you make it seem so easy. I’ll have to try that out sometime soon but Where can I buy the clasps and the rhinestone chains?
The clasp is from Beadalon and chain is called cup chain–most craft stores and online jewelry making supply houses sell it.