Costa Rica!

Starting as underwater volcanoes which then surfaced over thousands and thousands of years, Costa Rica has evolved into one of the largest, lush ecosystems in the world. Imagine yourself rappelling down a waterfall, relaxing in hot springs, hiking along the rolling fog of the cloud forest, or exploring the pink sandy beaches of the Guanacaste coastline. Theses adventures paired with rich tropical flora and fauna and soft sunsets over crystal blue water were the incredible inspiration for these pieces –and my version of ‘paradise’.

Costa Rica Bracelet

Swarovski Crystals

Beads – 5040 8mm Aquamarine (x6)
Beads – 5000 8mm Light Turquoise (x15)
Beads – 5328 6mm Peridot (x11)
Pendants – 6428 8mm Rose Peach (x10)
Crystal Pearls – 5810 4mm Pearlescent White (x6)
Crystal Pearls – 5810 6mm Pearlescent White (x20)
Crystal Pearls – 5810 8mm Pearlescent White (x5)

Supplies

1 – Conch Shell Charm – TierraCast® 94-2233-12
1 – Sand Dollar Charm – TierraCast® 94-2449-12
1 – Abalone Shell Charm – TierraCast® 94-2235-12
2 – Shell Charms
1 – Craftsman Toggle – TierraCast® 94-6205-61
7” – 8x5mm Cable Chain – TierraCast® 20-0625-12
48 – 1” headpins
16” – 20g Artistic Wire®
5 – large oval jump rings

Instructions

1. 1. Using the Cable chain, open one end and attach one end of the toggle and repeat for the other end.

   2. Cut the wire into sixteen 1” pieces and set aside.

   3. Attach one jump ring on each sea life charm and set aside. For the shell bead slide it onto one head pin and make a simple loop and set aside.

   4. To create the pearl and crystal drops.

      • Using one head pin slide on one 4mm pearl and make a simple loop. Using one piece of wire make a simple loop and slide on 8mm 5040 Lt Turquoise bead and make a simple loop and attach the pearl drop. Repeat 5 more times and set aside.
      • Using one head pin slide on one 8mm pearl and make a simple loop. Using one piece of wire make a simple loop and slide on 6mm 5328 Peridot bead and make a simple loop and attach the pearl drop. Repeat 4 more times and set aside.
      • Using one head pin slide on one 8mm 5000 Lt. Turquoise bead and make a simple loop. Repeat 14 more times and set aside.
      • Using one head pin slide on one 6mm 5328 Peridot bead and make a simple loop. Repeat 5 more times and set aside.
      • Using one head pin slide on one 6mm pearl and make a simple loop. Repeat 14 more times and set aside.
      • Using one piece of wire make a simple loop and slide on 6mm pearl and make a simple loop and attach one Xilion Rose Peach pendant. Repeat 4 more times and set aside.
      • Using jump rings attach to one Xilion Rose Peach pendant. Repeat 4 more times and set aside
   5. To create charm bracelet use all components made in Steps 3-4 and attach to the chain made in Step One

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