As you all know, Christmas is right around the corner. This is a shot of the last item on my "to complete for Christmas List"- a bracelet for my grandmother.
I am so proud of this thing!
I made the chain myself out of jump rings (little silver hoops, for the non-jewelry making crowd) using a chain-mailing technique known as Byzantine/Bird Cage. I made four same length pieces, connected them with the red gem spacers, and added a clasp. About 4 or 5 hours of work, all told. Though it actually took me rather longer, since my hands kept cramping up on the pliers... The things I do for family ;)
I really did enjoy doing it. I'll most likely be doing similar things in the future. Just what I needed- one more crafting hobby to buy supplies for. xD
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