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on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“Love thgese Lynda. Beautiful and rustic! Will give the tute a look!…” read »
on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“I too am a huge fan of annealed steel wire for jewelry projects. After removing…” read »
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on “To be,or not to be? Advice needed.”:“Inspiring me about what to do with all my smaller chips, stones, etc! Extra nice design…” read »
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on “Country Leaves”:“Those leaves are gorgeous...this bracelet is a perfect setting for.them.…” read »
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on “Bluebells”:“Thank you ladies, so glad you like them
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on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:“You can't beat black with silver and pearls! Great designs!…” read »
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“I agree with Kate. Bright and cheerful! Love it, love it...want it.…” read »
- on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“What a nice, clean design. Both are winners. I have been working on jewelry…” read »
on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:“These would definitely cheer me up, love them both! I have some of this sari silk…” read »
on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:“Fantastic, I really like it.…” read »
- on “Sonya or 'Earth' earrings”:
“very pretty !…” read »
on “Totally Teal”:“This is lovely work - you should be very proud. And that totally teal bracelet is…” read »
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“This is wonderful - a really sweet design and I especially love the cute earrings to…” read »
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“Love them all!!…” read »
on “Sonya or 'Earth' earrings”:“Love it! still trying to figure out how you did this tricky wire work. …” read »
on “Country Leaves”:“Oh My Goodness!! This is so bright and cheerful! I usually associate maple leaves with Fall…” read »
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“Beautiful necklace and I love the design of your earrings!!…” read »
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“Great design!…” read »
- on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Beautiful piece. I love the vintage look, and the cabochon is fabulous.…” read »
- on “Country Leaves”:
“This is a fun and easy bracelet. Lots of options to make matching earrings. …” read »
- on “Country Leaves”:
“I love copper and am crazy about these! Those Czech leaves are gorgeous.…” read »
on “Pearl with a touch of Silver”:“Beautiful classic look. Very nice work!!…” read »
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“I really like your bracele, the design is great! Good work.…” read »
on “Grampa's old tree”:“Love the way your design makes the pendant pop. Gorgeous colors! Great design!…” read »
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“Great design for your pendant. Beautiful!…” read »
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A Burst of Sunshine
About this design:
Found something similar on the beadshop site. It is my first 5 wrap beaded bracelet. Now I know why they are so expensive. Took me some hours.
Components:
Sundance Red Leather 1.5MM cord, 4MM perals, copper rondelles and carnelian beads with a sort of rectangle button.Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Step 1: So I began by putting my button on first and then I laddered stitched without needles which took even more time. I would suggest using Ali's technique. I strung 7 Inches of pearls, then seven inches of copper pyrite rondelles, and seven inches of carnelian beads, then 7 Inches of pearls and ended with 7 inches of copper rondelles. I love it. Hope you do too. |
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On Jan 29, 2013 at 10:57 pm #
Peggy3 says:Beautiful color choices.
These bracelets do take a good amount of time.
I too recommend ali’s technique. i just bought c-lon to try w/ out a needle but after your comment i don’t want to spend anymore time than it does.
On Jan 30, 2013 at 8:06 am #
puppychick labratbecky says:Gorgeous! I have gone to collapsible needles. this is very nice (but very time consuming)! Love your choices!!
On Jan 30, 2013 at 9:56 am #
Deb Harding says:Wow that is nice. I really have got to learn the ladder stitch.
On Jan 30, 2013 at 10:28 am #
Peggy3 says:Puppychick I started w collapsible. I have found stiff needles work much smoother and quicker. collapsible is best w pearl and gemstones which have smaller holes
On Jan 30, 2013 at 2:41 pm #
Need4Beadz says:I love the wrapped leather cord bracelets. I made a double wrap one and it took me about 3 hours….I dont have patience for anything longer LOL Yours looks great!
On Jan 30, 2013 at 2:42 pm #
Need4Beadz says:I forgot to add…If anyone is interested, I found a great photo tutorial for this bracelet. Just message me and let me know and I will send the link to your email.
On Jan 30, 2013 at 9:40 pm #
KatsAllThat says:Lovely colors….I am so dying to try to make one of these but….do I need another thing!! YES>>>>
On Jan 31, 2013 at 7:29 am #
Lisa LaBarre-Kurz says:Yes I also beaded them on with Apricot KO thread for my 5 wrap A Burst of Sunshine bracelet
On Feb 01, 2013 at 11:38 am #
Marion C says:very cool. you are my 5 wrap hero. Did you use one continuous piece of thread?? If not, how did you connect more threads to complete 5 wraps? Thanks for posting the bracelet.
On Feb 01, 2013 at 2:18 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Beautiful work!
On Feb 05, 2013 at 6:35 am #
Lisa LaBarre-Kurz says:To Marion C, Yes I did use a complete long piece of thread, at times difficult, but I just took my time.
On Feb 08, 2013 at 3:29 pm #
Marion C says:Holy cow. Thanks Lisa for the answer and inspiration. Though I’ll probably end up bound like a mummy if I try it.
On Feb 16, 2013 at 1:51 am #
Pamela L says:Inspired greatly by your design and wanting to try 1.
Everytime I find one they have all used different thread. Please comment on threads you like. Thank you and keep up the great work!
On Feb 27, 2013 at 2:39 pm #
J Todero says:Love the color assortment!
On Mar 10, 2013 at 11:43 am #
Marysu B says:Yes, these bracelets are time consuming to say the least! But you have this beautiful result!! Time well spent!!
On Mar 10, 2013 at 6:13 pm #
Lisa LaBarre-Kurz says:I JUST SOLD IT TO ONE OF THE OR NURSES AT C0NCORD MED WHERE MY HUSBAND WAS GETTING HIS KNEE REPLACED. AND I ALSO SOLD MY AMYTHYEST 3 WRAP ONE ALSO. YEAH!!!!!!!
On Mar 10, 2013 at 6:33 pm #
Eeka Mouse says:Congrats on the sales! (and best wishes for a quick recovery for your husband!)
On Mar 10, 2013 at 6:35 pm #
puppychick labratbecky says:woohoo!!!!
On Mar 20, 2013 at 3:11 pm #
drhouck1 says:I have a question! I have taught and made several of these bracelets – what is causing the end to curl; and / or part of the bracelet – anyone having this trouble? thanks. Donna Houck
On Mar 20, 2013 at 6:23 pm #
Peggy3 says:Donna
If I am understanding your question correctly.
For me this is what I have found the following possible reasons
if both cords are not laying flat in the beginning after the knot has been tied.
if the cords are not pulled taut (sp) evenly to start and do the ladder stitch. ( I use a clip board and pull the leather taught and clip to the board with a binder clip)
It is very frustrated to be part way through and see the curling….
Hope this helps.
On Mar 22, 2013 at 6:53 am #
Jeannes Gems - Gem Chick says:I love the layers of beads! Very pretty!
Peggy, Donna – the clipboard reminds me of my macrame days back in the 70′s. great idea!
I have a stiff box with low sides with a foam pad in the bottom. I’ll smooth out the leather and clip both ends down. The box is great because you can keep the beads close at hand.
I got rubber tipped clips at the bead store, but have been known to use clothespins and electrical clips.
On Mar 24, 2013 at 4:35 pm #
A Woodson says:Could someone direct me to “Ali’s technique” for this? I saw a couple of people refer to it. If I am using 4mm gemstones, would c-lon D be too thick? I read that you don’t use needles with it but I don’t really understand how that works? Could I use a needle? and if so, what size/type? Thanks in advance
I’m new to this.
On Mar 24, 2013 at 4:45 pm #
A Woodson says:I found Ali’s tutorial, but I’m still wondering about the thread and needle size. I just made a wrap bracelet and had quite a bit of trouble with the smaller beads I used, but I don’t know what size my thread or needle is.
On Mar 27, 2013 at 1:01 am #
kittydoc says:Where is Ali’s tutorial, please?
On Mar 27, 2013 at 5:03 pm #
A Woodson says:M Kraeszig, here is Ali’s ladder stitch tutorial: http://www.limabeads.com/Learn.....Stitch-T33
Good luck!