CONNECT TECHNIQUE: Open ♂ clasp and attach ♀ hoop/loop/ring by sliding it onto clasp. Use connect to attach insert strands to base strand

EMBELLISH TECHNIQUE Customize your look by Attaching charms & embellishments (♀) to the ♂ clasp end of any base strand or interchangeable clasp. Use this technique to attach charms before adding other strands.

You can stack multiple charms on the same base strand – i.e., the CLUSTER TECHNIQUE.

This piece can now be worn as an anklet, or used as a foundation for building a necklace.

To wear the base strand as an anklet, simply use the connect technique to attach strand in a circle around anklet. You can attach charms before putting the anklet on.

To turn this base strand into a necklace, use the CONNECT TECHNIQUE to attach one or more insert strands.

This is what the front of the necklace looks like.

The back of the necklace will still be open. Use the opening to put the necklace on, without disturbing the charms you already attached.

Use a hook-up style clasp to finish your necklace.

Use CONNECT to attach the clasp to both loose ends of the necklace.

The complete necklace should look like this.

Use these techniques to build necklaces with ANY charm or strand from the Chain Reactions collection!

To build a bracelet, connect a hook-up clasp to one end of any insert strand.

Place the bracelet around your wrist.

Finish the bracelet by attaching the loose end to your hook-up clasp.

The bracelet will look like this.

Voila! Instant crystal bracelet – on demand for your fashion pleasure!