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These simple knit bracelets are my most popular item, the variety available
is extensive. They're flexible,
comfortable, stackable, and durable; most people leave them on
all the time, adding to their collection. I can help you choose just
one, design nice groupings or add to what you already have. The following information
describes sizes, metals, weaves and beads, all important for pricing and ordering.
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As
there is no clasp, they work on over the hand (hand
bones determine size). Some people like them looser, draping onto the hand, but most wearers enjoy them snug on the wrist. If so, tighter is better, they work off easier than on, won't break in the
process, and will loosen a little with wear. Approximate lengths are: XS 6 3/4" SM 7 1/4" MED 7 3/4" LG 8 1/2" XLG 9 1/8", measure widest part of hand, keep in mind the hand compresses while the bracelet conforms. If in doubt about size, they can be exchanged if unworn. I usually have to show people at my shows, so here's a TIP: I suggest 'clawing' it on (for lack of a better word) over the 2 knuckles first, then the pinkie bone, past more skin, then finally the thumb bone, these bones aren't all lined up. Lotion or wet soapy hands make it easier, bangles with no beads will roll off & on.
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These
metal abbreviations are commonly used, notes refer to how
each metal holds up to years of continuous wear in a bangle.
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| 14/18KT |
Yellow, white or rose Gold, call for price quote (around $375-600 per bracelet, depending on gauge & weave), wears beautifully
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| GF |
Gold-fill,
no color change, constant wear and skin Ph will wear down gold on inside
of bracelet after many years
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| SS |
Sterling
silver, takes on a nice patina inside the weave, top surface
stays bright from wear
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| CP |
Bare
copper, quickly turns brown like a penny, outer edges buffed from wear, oxidizes skin in hot humidity |
| BR |
Brass,
takes on an olive patina, mixes well with copper, oxidizes skin
in high humidity
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| CC |
Color-coated
copper, much thinner wire, with constant wear the nylon/teflon coating
starts to wear away on top surface, revealing the copper. Coating has been fine for people with metal allergies. Two strands are used
per bracelet, making great color combos, woven with glass beads only. Popular colors shown below. |
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I create 5 different weaves to accomodate various gauges of wire, the mixing of
metals, stone vs. metal beads, price options (tighter weave takes twice the time, uses
twice the wire), and textural variations.
Bangle prices shown are per metal in each weave, without beads,
with no price change for sizes.
A |
heavier wire, open weave
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B |
2 strands of thinner wire, looser weave
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C |
single
strand, tighter weave
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D |
double
strand, tighter weave
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E |
chunkier look, double strand, open weave
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GF $34 SS $29
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GF $32 SS/CP $25
GF/SS $30 CP $23
SS $27 CP/BR $23
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GF $40 SS $38
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GF $50 SS $40
GF/SS $45 SS/CP $38
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GF $38 SS $30
GF/SS $34 SS/CP $25
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