Simply Elegant Twisted Bracelet
Whether you are the type that enjoys nights
out on the town in your favorite cocktail dress or you prefer something
more casual, such as throwing on some jeans and heading to the movies,
this bracelet will be the ultimate accessory. It is subtle enough
that you could wear it any day of the week. It also has that classy,
fashionable look that would be perfect for dressing up. You can be
sure to catch admirers! The finished length of the bracelet is approximately
7 inches. You will have leftover beads and findings to increase the
length if necessary.
Materials:
1 Pkg. Fine White Freshwater Rice Shaped Pearls,
4-4.5mm (#13001) Qty:
1 Pkg. Aquamarine Swarovski Crystal, 4mm
(#16578) Qty:
1 Pkg. Crystal Clear AB Swarovski Crystal, 4mm
(#16594) Qty:
2 Pkg. Sterling Silver Shiny Bali Flat Heishi,
4mm (#27502) Qty:
1 Pkg. Sterling Silver Stardust Rounds, 4mm.
(#27525) Qty:
1 Pkg. Sterling Silver Soldered Figure Eight
Ring (#50034) Qty:
1 Pkg. Sterling Silver Sm. Tube Crimps (#50054)
Qty:
1 Pkg. Sterling Silver Lobster Claw Clasp (#50134)
Qty:
1 Pkg. 15/0 Pale Sky Blue Seed Beads (#J-1526)
Qty:
1 Pkg. 15/0 Clear Seed Beads (#J-1512)
Qty:
1 Spool of SoftFlex Beading Wire, fine
(#49110) Qty:
Tools you will need (change quantity
to 1 if you need them):
Crimping Pliers (#51004)
Qty:
Directions:
Step 1.
Cut 2 pieces of SoftFlex, each about 9 inches long
Step 2.
String the SoftFlex through a crimp bead, the Clasp and then back through
the crimp bead. Snug up the crimp to the Clasp and crush the Crimp Bead.
Cut off the excess.
Step 3.
On one strand of SoftFlex begin by stringing 8 Pale Blue Seed Beads, one
Heishi, one Crystal Clear Swarovski, one Heishi, 8 Pale Blue Seed Beads,
one Heishi, one Stardust Round, and one Heishi. Repeat this pattern
4 more times ending with 8 Pale Blue Seed Beads, one Heishi, one Crystal
Clear Swarovski, one Heishi, 8 Pale Blue Seed Beads. Set this strand
aside.
Step 4.
On your other strand of SoftFlex, string the following beads: 8 Clear
Seed Beads, one Heishi, one Pearl, one Heishi, 8 Clear Seed Beads, one
Heishi, one Aquamarine Swarovski Crystal, and one Heishi. Repeat
this pattern 4 more times, ending with 8 Clear Seed Beads.
Step 5.
Now twist the Strands around each other loosely 2 times.
Step 6.
Repeat Step 2 using the Figure Eight Ring instead of the Clasp, for each
of the Strands. Enjoy!
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