Bracelets with faceted cabochons

This tutorial explains how you can use one simple technique to make many different bracelets. I have used various glass cabochons and combined these with different types of flower cabochons.
What do you need

• Thongs to connect the separate parts
• Lace edge settings size 18x13 mm, in a colour of your choosing
• Faceted glass cabochons size 18x13 mm
• Flower cabochons size 18x13 mm
• Rings, size 4 mm
• Lock
• Glue

How do you proceed

• Open the eyelets at either side of the settings
• Connect the settings by using the 4 mm rings
• Place a lock at the end of the bracelet

This is the foundation of your bracelet.
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Before glueing the cabochons into the settings, it might be wise to try out a few different combinations. Once you have determined the colours and the size of the bracelet you can glue the cabochons into the settings by using, for example, Hasulith or E-6000 glue. It might be possible you want to adjust the size of the bracelet. This can be done quite easily by, for example, using a different sized ring at the lock, choosing a different-sized lock, or even by varying the shape and size of the settings you use.
The photoseries below will give you a few examples of the endless possibilities.

Used items

Glass cabochon with primulas print 18x13 mm CABG002C

Glass cabochon with primevere flower and hellebore print 18x13 mm CABG002G

Glass cabochon with anemones print 18x13 mm CABG002F

Glass cabochon with morning glory and hollyhock print 18x13 mm CABG002D

Glass cabochon with print geranium and chrysanthemum print 18x13 mm CABG002A

Jump ring silver 4 mm OR-Z002

Toggle clasp silver 15 mm SL008B

Cabochon facet glass jet black 18x13 mm CABG003E

Cabochon facet glass salmon pink 18x13 mm CABG003D

Cabochon facet glass ruby red 18x13 mm CABG003C

Cabochon facet glass sapphire blue 18x13 mm CABG003B

Cabochon facet glass crystal 18x13 mm CABG003A

Lace edge setting silver for cabochon 18x13 mm Z038