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by: Jennifer Tough

I thought I'd try to get in one last summer inspiration before fall starts, and who says you can't wear summery colours in the winter anyway? This one is far too elegant to put away.

I was pawing through my bead stash, and came across this half finished bracelet that I started probably when we first got in the summer thunder beads a year ago. Has it been that long? I just finished it tonight, and I'm really quite enamored with it.

I've used almost a full strand of the summer thunder beads, and then added some metal, and Swarovski's for a little accent. I also couldn't resist adding in a little bronze clay worry bead that I made. It fits perfectly!

I do want to mention an important little note about the clasp. Since the beads, and chain we are using are fairly large, you will want to make a little chain link of about 3 jump rings long to add to the bar part of the toggle - otherwise, you will not be able to get the bar through the toggle. I've almost starting doing this as common practice. I can't tell you how many times I've made a bracelet, only to have to take the toggle part apart. I learn the hard way. - I've included a close up pic so that you can see what I'm referring to.

If you are interested in the worry beads - I have two lots available on my etsy site - http://jennifertough.etsy.com

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		74201510 Chain - 12x20mm Hammered Flat Oval Ring - Antique Gold (1 foot) (7 inches)	Price: $ 7.30 per	Sorry - this item is unavailable.
	Qty: 20	s19144 Firepolish - 11mm Faceted Bicone Rondelle Rivoli - Summer Thunder (strand 25)	Price: $ 18.25 per	Sorry - this item is unavailable.
	Qty: 20	22601032 Headpins - 2in / 24ga Flat Head - Goldplated (100)	Price: $ 6.95 per	In Stock
	Qty: 5	22801012-03 Jump Rings Open - 7mm - Goldplated (5 grams)	Price: $ 0.85 per	Sorry - this item is unavailable.
	Qty: 6	23801018 Metal Bead Cap - Rich Tinman's Cap - Goldtone (10)	Price: $ 1.40 per	Sorry - this item is unavailable.
	Qty: 31	tc93-0408-26 Metal Beads - 4mm Daisy Spacers - Antiqued Gold (100)	Price: $ 14.75 per	In Stock
	Qty: 12	27753011260001 Swarovski Bead - 4mm Faceted Bicone (5301/5328) - Crystal Golden Shadow (36)	Price: $ 8.22 per	Sorry - this item is unavailable.
	Qty: 1	95901802 Toggle Clasp - Celery Leaf - Yellow Bronze	Price: $ 7.75 per	In Stock