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by Ali on 06/13/13
As soon as we got these tagua nut links, I could hear them screaming "make me into a bracelet!!" :) By joining them with Vintaj etched jump rings I was able to create a Tagua chain cuff bracelet, then I had to figure out the clasp. A leather sliding square knot closure seemed like the perfect choice, so off I went to create my summer bracelet.
Begin your bracelet design by laying out the links where you want them to go. This is really helpful when you start linking up each piece with jump rings.
See Tip: Closing A Jump Ring
Connect all the links in each row together. You should end up with 2 separate Tagua nut link chains.
Create the jump ring chains that are used to connect the 2 rows of Tagua link chain together. Link together as follows: 1 ring - 2 rings - 2 rings - 2 rings - 1 ring You will need to make 4 of these.
The single ring on each end is what attaches to the etched jump ring between the links. Attach your newly made jump ring chains to the top side of the etched jump rings on the bracelet.
Create a sliding square knot closure using leather cord. Make it independent from the bracelet, you will add it in at the end. You will need: 24" for your working strands, and 2 9" lengths for your core strands Attach and secure 2 etched jump rings to the end of a working strand by using an overhand loop knot. Repeat on the other working strand. Begin your square knot around the working strands, see the tip & technique on Using the Sliding Square Knot.
Make a chain using the etched jump rings - 1 ring - 2 rings - 2 rings Make this 4 times and attach the 1 ring end to each of the remaining ends of the links. Join the ends together to form a triangle attaching to the 2 jump rings on the sliding square knot clasp. Repeat at the other end.
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