tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6302412067740475800.post8331262661407774000..comments2023-12-04T06:55:13.361-06:00Comments on Two Red Threads: Behind The ScenesAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12190556099420613575noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6302412067740475800.post-16609728115206572992010-03-21T09:25:15.227-05:002010-03-21T09:25:15.227-05:00Hi Cyndi,
In this class, the bracelet is made usi...Hi Cyndi,<br /><br />In this class, the bracelet is made using brass cuff blanks, which are available in different widths and somewhat adjustable with a little bending. <br /><br />The first couple of times I made bracelets that were not adjustable for gifts, they turned out too small. So I got the recipients to send me a piece of string that fit around their wrists comfortably and used those to help me resize their bracelets and to get later bracelets the right size the first time.<br /><br />Now, if I don't know the size, I try to design for some adjustability, partly for wrist size and partly for wearer preference. (Personally, I prefer a bracelet that fits pretty snugly and doesn't move on my wrist.) Except for bangles, you can usually come up with something that allows for an inch or so of adjustment -- i.e. multiple buttons included in the design for a button-and-loop closure, a chain of loops for a toggle closure, even multiple hidden snaps for a soft fabric cuff.<br /><br />I bet your vintage kimono bracelets are gorgeious -- but I don't know how to put an image in a comment, either! Hmmmm...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12190556099420613575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6302412067740475800.post-46785255697128239012010-03-19T10:12:11.831-05:002010-03-19T10:12:11.831-05:00Hi Donna,
I love the bracelet, and have a questio...Hi Donna,<br /><br />I love the bracelet, and have a question. I am making bracelets out of scraps of vintage kimono fabric, beaded and embellished. ( If I could figure out how to send you a photo in this note, I would!) <br /><br />Anyway, how do you size your bracelets? I know that the standard wrist size for women is 7 inches. I have small wrists so my first bracelets were pretty small. What range are we looking at here? Is 8 inches a large? I have made a couple that would be suitable for wearing on BOTH wrists at once. You would think that a former technical standards writer would be able to figure this out!<br /><br />Thank you so much for both of your blogs. You are an inspiration to me.<br /><br />Regards,<br /> Rosiesgirl - CyndiUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17274717400895478975noreply@blogger.com