You’ll fall in love with the intricate jump rings that were used to create this brilliant Japanese woven bracelet. The rings are alternated horizontally and vertically, which helps develop a breathtaking bracelet that everyone will envy! Now, get to work! This bracelet is a piece of jewelry that is well worth the time and effort and will last you a lifetime.
Required Materials: a) 18-gauge, 5/32" (4mm) ID sterling silver
jump rings (F18), 444 (b) 16-gauge, 9/32" (7.1mm) ID sterling silver jump rings (N16), 40 (c) 16-gauge, ¼" (6.4mm) ID sterling silver jump rings (L16), 10 (d) 17-gauge, 1/8" (3.2mm) ID sterling silver jump rings (D17), 6 (e) 20mm crystal volcano CRYSTALLIZED™—Swarovski Elements square rings, 5 (f) sterling 3-loop slide clasp.
Tools Needed: br> Flat nose pliers, 2 pair.
Originally Published: Step by Step Wire Jewelry, June/July 2010