DIY: "SLOW AND STEADY WINS THE RACE" CALORIE COUNTING BRACELET
Directions on how to make your own calorie counting bracelet
© {Celtic Goddess Jewelry 2007}
Tutorial # 1

STEP ONE:

Grab your string (I use fishing line 30 lbs weight)Cut string about 8-9 inches long (you want it longer than your final product will actually be)
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calorie, bracelet, points, turtle, slow, and, steady, wins, the, race

STEP TWO:

Loop string through one end of clasp and place 1 crimp bead over both pieces of string and clamp flat with pliers.

STEP THREE:

Thread extra piece of string back through beads, so you have 2 pieces of string through about 1 inch of beads

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calorie, bracelet, points, turtle, slow, and, steady, wins, the, race

STEP FOUR:

String your beads (I used 50 calories per bead, or 1 WW point. My larger beads represent 250 calories. some people also track thier water this way too and will assign a seperate color for their water consumption)

STEP FIVE:

Add your second crimp bead and loop the string around the other end of the clasp, through the crimp bead and through about 1 inch of beads.

Smash crimp bead flat with pliers or crimp tool

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calorie, bracelet, points, turtle, slow, and, steady, wins, the, race

STEP SIX:

Trim excess thread with thread/wire cutters or scissors

STEP SEVEN:

This is what your "almost finshed bracelet should look like!!"
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STEP EIGHT:

There are several ways to assmeble the turtle charm, but here is how I have done it:

Assemble turtle charm and loop end of headpin around end of spring clasp! And There you have it! A charm ready to count your calories!

Try to pick a charm that MEANS something to you. Weight Watchers talks about an anchor! Make your bracelet double as your anchor!

You can also use your bracelet to track your activity, water intake and more! Be creative!
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THE FINISHED PRODUCT!

(SLOW AND STEADY WINS THE RACE)

So, you dont feel like making your own bracelet? Then email me about purchasing your very own custom calorie counting or carb counting bracelet.

(Custom orders begin at $25.00 USD)

© {Celtic Goddess Jewelry 2007}

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Supplies:

Bracelet materials :
Fishing line
(30 lbs)
Clasp
crimpers
pliers and cutters (scissors)

Moveable Charm:
*1 headpin sterling silver
*1 turtle charm (SLOW AND
STEADY WINS THE RACE)
*2 sterling round beads
2 and 3 mm
*1 round spring clasp

*(if you dont have the exact materials listed, be creative!)


You can pick up materials from your local craft store or oder them online at:

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