Tropical Breeze Ankle Bracelet
This is such a pretty ankle bracelet that you will want to make one for all of your friends.  We have made ours with our aqua drops and seed beads and our very pretty and petite sterling silver heart beads.  We have even added a little sparkle with a 3mm Swarovski AB crystal.  Certainly you are not limited to these colors.  Choose from our large selection of seed beads for a look that you and your friends will love. Finished length is approximately 9 ¾ inches.

Materials:
1 Pkg.  Clear AB Swarovski Crystals, 3mm  (#16593) Qty: 
1 Pkg.  Sterling Silver Heart Beads, 6X4mm  (#27023) Qty: 
1 Pkg.  Silver Lined Aqua Drops, 4mm  (#J-3841) Qty: 
1 Pkg.  Lined Ocean/Sea AB Seed Beads, 11/0  (#J-829) Qty: 
1 Pkg.  Sterling Silver Crimp Tubes, 2X1mm  (#50054) Qty: 
1 Pkg.  Sterling Silver Split Ring, 5mm  (#50079) Qty: 
1 Pkg.  Sterling Silver Lobster Claw Clasp, 11X4mm  (#50134) Qty: 
1 Pkg.  SoftFlex Beading Wire, medium  (#49106) Qty: 
Tools you will need (change quantity to 1 if you need them):  
Crimping Pliers (#51004) Qty: 

Directions:
Step 1.  Cut approximately 12 inches of SoftFlex

Step 2. String SoftFlex through one Crimp Bead, the loop of the Clasp, then back through the Crimp Bead. Snug Crimp Bead up to Clasp. Using Crimping Pliers, crush the Crimp Bead and trim the end.

Step 3.  String 1 Crystal, 3 Seed Beads, 1 Drop, 3 Seed Beads, 1 Crystal, 3 Seed Beads, 1 Heart Bead, and 3 Seed beads.  Repeat this pattern 6 more times, ending with 1 Crystal, 3 Seed Beads, 1 Drop, 3 Seed Beads, and 1 Crystal.

Step 4.  Repeat Step 2 using the Split Ring instead of the Clasp.  Enjoy!

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