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Funky Flair

For bcst rcsults, calculatc thc Icngth of your n cc klace or bracclct ihen lay thc beads out on a tablc to scc how the finished cffcct will look. The crimp bcads should bc an appropriatc size for thc thickncss of thc plastic tubing.

Materials reąuired

•    roHgbly 50cm (20in) plastic tubing for a necklace, 20cm (8in) for a bracclct

•    ncroclty bcads and buttons in assorted colours

•    crimp bcads

•    flat-noscd pliers

•    2 jump rings

o 2 leatber crimps

•    gluc

•    1 clasp

O Stort from thc ccntrc of thc necklace or brocelct. Thrcad on o crimp bcod, o novelty bcad and another crimp bcod. Using flat-noscd pliers, gcntly squeezc thc crimps to sccurc the novclty bcod.

Working out in both directions, rcpcot step 1 until you rcoch th* desired Icngth. Spocę the bcads roughly 2cm (Vdn) aport. To Ottach the buttons, thrcad on one or two smali beads on cithcr side of thc foot of the button and secure on both sides with o crin*p.

Add a dab of glue to thc end o the plastic tubing and place insidc thc leather crimp. Tightcn thc crimp with thc flat-noscd pliers and Ottach to the clasp with o jump ring if nccessary. Do the same for the other end of the necklace or bracclct.

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