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How to Assemble Your Italian Charm
Bracelet
For the first timer the charm bracelet may be
challenging to put together. It is a simple process and once you
get the first charm on the bracelet, things will go quickly. The
procedure for putting charms on is the same as the process for
removing them. The photos below show a bracelet which already
has charms on it and new charms being added, the concept is the
same for starter bracelets.
The charms link together
using a loop on the back of the starter bracelet which hooks
up to the opening on the charm. Notice that in order to put
the new charm on you must expand the starter link outward
and press down with your thumb to keep it in place. If it is
your first time you may find it easier to use a tool of some
type, a nail file or strong object to hold open the link
while putting on the charm, another set of hands is
sometimes helpful as well.
 The left side of the
charm will have an opening to link to. The charms are tiny
and the opening is small, look carefully, it is a slot only
a few millimeters wide.
 Holding the link open by
using pressure from your thumb, slide the charm onto the end
from the bottom up. Tilting it at an angle may help to align
the links to make it easier to slide onto the starter.
The instructions and photos
below may help you in assembling the new bracelet.
Removing Charm Links
STEP 1
Hold the bracelet securely:
Using the left hand, hold the bracelet in the palm of your
hand. Your index finger and thumb should be free.
STEP 2
Secure the other side of the
bracelet using your right hand, pull the bracelet outward to
expand the links
STEP 3
Both hands should be
horizontal when pulling outward.
STEP 4
Using your left hand press down into the charm area to keep
bracelet expanded. If you are making a first time starter
bracelet, you will need to use the last link on the right
side of the bracelet as a starting point.
STEP 5A
Notice that the back of each link has a loop on which to put
the charms, and that you can hook them on or off at that
area. Now, using your right hand, slide the charm on the
right side over also.
STEP 5B
Different angle showing looped back and charm sliding over.
STEP 6
Using your right hand, push the right link toward the bottom
to remove it from the link. It will slide downward and then
off the link.
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