This honey of a bracelet is unusual in the placement of the handpainted onyx focal bead. It's more customary to place the focal bead in the center of the bracelet, instead of buddied up to the clasp. Here's why my arrangement works: Had I centered the focal bead, it would have been overshadowed by the bulk of the box clasp. However, when it's placed next to the clasp, the two work together as one consolidated focal area.
Project Details
Required Materials: Cubic zirconiafaceted rondelles, moonstone nuggets, Russian handpainted oval, bee box, clasp, bee charm, round, jump ring, crimp tubes, crimp covers, beading wire. See project for complete list.
Tools: Wire cutters, crimping pliers
Techniques Used: Stringing; crimping
Finished Size: 7" (18 cm)
Origninally Published: Simply Modern Jewelry 2008
