Olena Bugrimenko's Sweet Peach Chainmaille Bracelet

Sweet Peach Chainmaille Bracelet

by Olena Bugrimenko

Category: Chain Maille
Technique(s): Making Loops
Skill Level: Beginner

Materials

10mm OD 18-gauge jump rings, sterling silver

Lesson Quantity: 20.00 pieces
Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each

Silver Filled Jump Rings Open (.040) 18ga (OD) 6mm (ID) 4.02mm - Pack of 25

S11-17

Lesson Quantity: 60.00 pieces
Purchase Quantity: 3.00 pieces
Price: $4.06
Gold Club Price: $3.05

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6-7mm Large Hole (1.2mm) Natural Double Shine Fresh Water Pearls - Pack of 20

A8-06

Lesson Quantity: 24.00 pieces
Purchase Quantity: 2.00 pieces
Price: $15.37
Gold Club Price: $11.53

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6mm Crystal 5328 Bi-Cone Swarovski Crystal Beads - Pack of 10

A13-53B

Lesson Quantity: 12.00 pieces
Purchase Quantity: 2.00 each
Price: $1.97
Gold Club Price: $1.48

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Sterling Silver Toggle Clasp Twisted 12mm - Pack of 1

K3-172

Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
Purchase Quantity: 1.00 pieces
Price: $4.62
Gold Club Price: $3.47

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Silver Filled Headpins 22GA 1.5 inch - Pack of 10

S8-11

Lesson Quantity: 24.00 pieces
Purchase Quantity: 3.00 pieces
Price: $2.52
Gold Club Price: $1.89

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Tools

Flat Nose Wire Plier

G2-506

G2-506
Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
Price: $32.95
Gold Club Price: $24.71

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Round Nose Wire Plier

G2-507

G2-507
Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
Price: $32.95
Gold Club Price: $24.71

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Chain Nose Wire Plier

G2-508

G2-508
Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
Price: $32.95
Gold Club Price: $24.71

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Jump Ring Opener/Holder - Pack of 1

G10-39

G10-39
Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
Price: $3.47
Gold Club Price: $2.60

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C.H.P Milano Italian Flush Cutter, 5 1/2 Inches

PLR-487.00

PLR-487.00
Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
Price: $14.97
Gold Club Price: $11.23

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Instructions

Step 1

Prepare all of the pearl headpin charms: Slide a single pearl on a headpin, then use round nose pliers to form a basic loop immediately above the pearl, and trim the excess headpin length.

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Step 2

Prepare all of the single Swarovski® crystal bi-cone headpin charms in the same manner.

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Step 3

Prepare the necessary jump rings by opening 20 large rings and closing 60 small rings.

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Step 4

Put 4 small rings onto one large ring and close the large ring firmly. Do this 4 times.

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Step 5

Add the following headpin charms onto a large open ring, in this order: 1 pearl, 1 crystal and 1 pearl.

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Step 6

Add 2 small rings from the #3 and #4 large rings onto the large open ring (with the charms). Then add 2 small rings from rings #1 and #2 as shown.

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Step 7

Add 1 pearl, 1 crystal, and 1 pearl charm onto the large open ring. Close the large open ring firmly.

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Step 8

Put 4 small closed rings onto a new open large ring, then close the large open ring. Repeat.

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Step 9

Repeat steps 5-8 until you reach the desired length of the bracelet.

Step 10

Finish the bracelet with either a lobster claw clasp with a headpin charm and jump ring closure, or a toggle clasp - it's your choice!

Reviews

Olena Bugrimenko

If you love chain maille then you'll enjoy patterns and classes with Wire-Sculpture Faculty, chain maille artist Lena Bugrimenko!

I was born in the wonderful city of Kharkov, Ukraine. Like any girl, I loved jewelry- not only wearing it but even holding jewelry made me happy. (Back then, I had no idea that one day I would make jewelry myself!) I graduated from the Polytechnic University, majoring in chemical engineering, and began working in my field.

In 1999, my life changed a lot! My husband, daughter and I moved to the USA. It was a new start and a new life, so I decided to do something new too. I began making my own jewelry!

In the beginning, I made jewelry using seed beads; beautiful, yes, but it wasn't enough. Then I discovered the art of making Chain Maille, and now it is one of my favorite techniques. I love combining this technique with beads, gems, and wire. Sometimes the result is unexpected and very beautiful, and a unique, new design is created!

In 2009 I won the 1st Place Gold Medal award with my piece titled "Glorious Summer Necklace" in FMG's Swarovski category. In 2010 I took the Bronze Medal award with my piece titled "Wedding Necklace" in FMG's wirework and chain category. My designs have been used by Fire Mountain Gems both as a back cover advertisement and in their catalogs.

I have been published in a book, Mixed Media Jewelry Techniques, a collaboration with Lana May, Dale "Cougar" Armstrong, and eight other talented jewelry artists.

Lena and her family enjoy living in southern New Hampshire. She can often be found teaching.