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Flying Home 3-Wrap Bracelet
About this design:
I had this image in my head of birds flying home against a beautiful blue green sky. The multi aquamarine played in perfectly representing the sky while the Green Girl pewter pieces completed the part of the birds flying home. Placement of the “focal” beads in this wrap bracelet was especially important, so I was constantly taking this project off my clipboard and wrapping it around my wrist to see if it was time to place one of the focals.
What you’ll need: (buy products below)
- ½ tube of magatama seed beads
- 1 nest bead
- 1 bird bead
- 1 ceramic geode
- 5’ 1.5mm leather cord
- 24’ of thread
- 9 czech glass beads
- 29 6mm rounds
- 13 8mm rounds
- 6 8-12mm nuggets
- 1 button or toggle bar
- 1 beading needle
- chain nose pliers
Additional Images:
Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Step 1: I recommend wrapping a string around your wrist and then marking on that string where you want your focals to be places. Layout your beads along the string plaing your focals at the markings. |
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Step 2: Once you have the beads laid out from light to dark, you can begin your ladder stitch. See Tip: Learning the Ladder Stitch |
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Step 3: I used seed beads at the beginning and end of the bracelet to give a gradual transition up the larger sized beads I stitched in. |
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Step 4: The bracelet does flow nicely when you jump drastically in size, like a 6mm to a 12mm. I recommend briefly building up in size or down in size if you are dealing with the reverse situation. |
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Step 5: I tied knots at my leather tail ends for a decorative touch and to keep the knots from slipping. |
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Measurements: 32.5mm length, 0.46mm diameter
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On Nov 03, 2011 at 1:51 pm #
NY Bella says:Fabulous piece! A fave!!
On Nov 03, 2011 at 2:16 pm #
FaeryGoth Chick says:Love this bracelet!
On Nov 03, 2011 at 3:34 pm #
Beads247 says:Ali, this is really awesome!
On Nov 03, 2011 at 4:15 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Lovely!
On Nov 03, 2011 at 7:04 pm #
C Brosnan says:Love this bracelet to!
On Nov 03, 2011 at 7:05 pm #
Wemai Coffee Chick says:I LIKE!!!
On Nov 03, 2011 at 7:27 pm #
K Hueschen says:I love this! REally cool how you used all different kinds of beads …mixed sizes and colors….I just got an order of beads today..guess I’m going to have to go shopping again! Can’t wait to make something like this…thanks for the inspiration! i just made a few wrap bracelets in the spring, very primitive compared to this one. A friend of mine sent me some vintage buttons they dug up from the earth in Massachusetts. these are my first and only ones so far….
On Nov 03, 2011 at 11:24 pm #
Gaea C says:Yum! Love the designs and colors!
On Nov 03, 2011 at 11:56 pm #
J mayer says:I really like
On Nov 04, 2011 at 4:31 am #
Eric Keith says:Love your design, Ali !!!!
On Nov 04, 2011 at 5:00 am #
Anna706 says:I would like to try this, never made one. cute!
On Nov 04, 2011 at 10:20 am #
Cuban Queen Crazy Chick says:I love this bracelet, Ali! It has a lot of interest, and I love all the different textures in the beads you chose!
On Nov 04, 2011 at 10:55 am #
Mary - Sweet Chick says:I love it! And I WANT one!!
Gonna’ have to take the time to learn how. Thank you for the lesson Ali!
On Nov 04, 2011 at 12:43 pm #
g peak says:Ali, thanks for including this fabulous bracelet in the step by step instructions. Definitely going to have to give this a shot! Bravo!
On Nov 05, 2011 at 12:02 pm #
sunny chick says:OMG! Love, love, love!
On Nov 05, 2011 at 2:03 pm #
Ali says:Thanks everyone. I really enjoyed working on this bracelet. The different size beads and different textured were fun incorporating into a wrap bracelet that is more typically done as all one stone.
On Nov 06, 2011 at 1:22 am #
Cotopaxi Chickie Sue says:Love the colors, your story, and your instructions! I’ve been wanting to make one of these. I really love your different sizes and textures! Gorgeous, Ali!
On Nov 07, 2011 at 8:49 am #
Batticat says:The colors are some of my favorite. I really would like to make this bracelet, substitute a non-leather cord and add a few peace signs to make a gift for a special friend. Thank you, Ali, for your beautiful designs.
On Nov 07, 2011 at 12:13 pm #
opalgem101 says:Love your designs! To me, half of the fun is picking out the buttons for the clasp.
On Nov 07, 2011 at 3:53 pm #
Ali says:@Batticat
If you use a non-leather cord, such as a fabric or the like, rather than looping around the cord, stitch through it with your needle. This should help with keeping the beads from sliding if the cord shrinks or alters its shape as time goes on.
On Nov 08, 2011 at 10:18 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Ali, this is so beautiful — great colors!
Thanks so much for the instructions! I also have been wanting to learn how to do this type of design. 8)
On Nov 10, 2011 at 3:22 pm #
tori2tu says:Wow…you are so talented at bringing an image to life!!
Question…what color is the leather cord? It’s divine.
On Nov 10, 2011 at 9:17 pm #
Ali says:It looks like we just went out of stock on the leather cord I used. The color was Gauriya (metallic) Leather Cord 1.5mm, I am sure we will have back very soon
On Nov 19, 2011 at 6:12 pm #
Diane Cauley says:wow Ali cant tell you how much I enjoy all of your work but this one is super inspiring! I’ve been using this idea to death lateley and am having too much fun with it. Love the use of the magatama beads
On Jan 15, 2012 at 8:31 pm #
theresasmi47 says:love this this is very nice…
On Jan 31, 2012 at 12:32 am #
Nancy Mc says:Look at all those delish bead combos. It’s a wonderful piece.
On Mar 13, 2012 at 7:31 am #
Michelle says:I REALLY, REALLY LOVE this bracelet Ali !! It’s SO cool ! I would wear it every day !!!
On Mar 18, 2012 at 7:38 pm #
C oneill says:I love this bracelet Ali! I am having trouble finding all the supplies to make this as not knowing where and which to choose to make the exact same one.
On Apr 10, 2012 at 10:35 pm #
Julianne F says:Ali, what kind of thread are you supposed to use for these wrap bracelets? I’m sure it can’t just be any old thread, right?
On Jan 03, 2013 at 11:48 am #
Retro By Design says:I love this bracelet…cannot believe that I have not seen it before! Most definitely going to make!
On Jan 22, 2013 at 8:32 am #
G Gall says:I just started beading Love it ! Love this !!! Have you thought of selling kits? if so I would defiantly sign up.
On Feb 27, 2013 at 2:40 pm #
J Todero says:Love the color and bead choices! This has inspired me! I make and sell wrap bracelets. I use Superlon or Nymo Thread if that helps.
On Apr 05, 2014 at 5:12 am #
Copenhagen Statement says:One day, I will try to make something like this.
It’s simple, but because the beads are so beautifully put together, it looks lovely.
On Apr 16, 2014 at 2:26 am #
P Hunt says:This bracelet is absolutely GORGEOUS!!!! ♥
On Jan 30, 2015 at 8:32 am #
J Becker says:so beautiful…. what is it about this shade of blue that I love so much???
On Feb 24, 2015 at 3:29 pm #
D Mabie says:These are really pretty! Know this is an older post but are these for sale? I would love to buy one from you! Thanks
Daniel
On Oct 03, 2015 at 12:58 pm #
Luanne A says:Very cool Ali!
On Dec 30, 2015 at 9:49 pm #
R Straw says:This is my favorite on this site.I’m ordering the beads to make it.
On Oct 12, 2016 at 11:04 pm #
Melissamorgan99 says:Luv this design and colors! My fav in gallery for sure!
On Jun 12, 2017 at 1:26 pm #
N Jeppesen says:I’ve seen a lot of jewelry designed on many sites and yours are always the best! P.S You look like one of my sisters. God bless!
On Jul 21, 2018 at 4:03 am #
cemarker says:boho cork cord& amazonite gemstones on memory wire wrap bracelet easy to make 6mm cork braided cord 4, 31/2 inches pieces cut with cork cord cutter tool,reg 12 loop memory wire, gemstones 8mm size of your choice takes 20 beads,metal gold plated rhondell 2mm 20,put them in between your gemstones of 5,make basic wire loop at the ends of your memory wire with piers,cord caps 6mm size add glue super cap glue put alittle in the cap to secure leather cork cords 4 sections, the pattern is 5 gemstones with bead spacers,next add cord cap& natural color cork cord,cut off desired off your memory wire the end it with another loop to secure bracelet project
On Jul 21, 2018 at 4:03 am #
cemarker says:boho cork cord& amazonite gemstones on memory wire wrap bracelet easy to make 6mm cork braided cord 4, 31/2 inches pieces cut with cork cord cutter tool,reg 12 loop memory wire, gemstones 8mm size of your choice takes 20 beads,metal gold plated rhondell 2mm 20,put them in between your gemstones of 5,make basic wire loop at the ends of your memory wire with piers,cord caps 6mm size add glue super cap glue put alittle in the cap to secure leather cork cords 4 sections, the pattern is 5 gemstones with bead spacers,next add cord cap& natural color cork cord,cut off desired off your memory wire the end it with another loop to secure bracelet project
On Jul 21, 2018 at 4:35 am #
cemarker says:desert palm memory wire boho bracelet wrap,easy bracelet to make supplies I used were regular 12 loop gold memory wire,6mm braided cork natural cord, 5 amazonite 8mm gemstones Dakota,20,gold 20, 2mm rhondell bead spacers,8 6mm cord cap ends,pattern is make basic loop on your memory with chain nose piers to secure your componets at each end 5 beads,5 bead spacers,cord caps 2 glue with beading super glue add alittle with tooth pick to secure cork cord section of 3 1/2 inches 4,8 cord cap ends, then cut desired length using memory wire cutters tool& use cork cord cutter tool
On Jul 21, 2018 at 5:22 am #
cemarker says:antique copper & rhodonite gemstones & glass crystals bracelet, made on copper bead wire string, componets are 1 20mm coin natural rhodonite gemstone,2 10mm bk onyx gemstones,2 bk bicone 8mm glass crystals,6 bk 6mm bk rhondell beads,2 10mm smokey quartz glass crystal beads,24 antique copper daisey or 1.5mm beaded rhondells, metal bead spacers,2 copper jump rings 12 cooper 8mm 18 gauge,for chain ext,1 2″ copper ball pin with 2,antique copper 1.5 beaded rhondell beads wire wrap 1 6mm rhodonite gemstone bead to your chain
On Jul 21, 2018 at 5:29 am #
cemarker says:boho memory wrap desert palm bracelet
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On Jul 21, 2018 at 5:34 am #
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cemarker says:boho memory wrap turquoise gemstones& wood beads with bracelet
On Jul 21, 2018 at 5:43 am #
cemarker says:blazing tiger natural gemstone necklace
On Jul 21, 2018 at 5:45 am #
cemarker says:I am a local small business jewelry designer in Elkhart,Ind
On Jul 21, 2018 at 5:47 am #
cemarker says:looking 4 a new website to show off my jewelry designs currently on esty.com store name Gemstone Treasures& Beyond
On Oct 21, 2018 at 3:52 pm #
J Weigel says:Very nicely done! Good composition. I have a necklace that I did years ago that I call “Fly Away Home” that’s very similar in idea but made of random beads from my box of blue beads. When I finished it I found I couldn’t sell it!
On Jun 07, 2019 at 9:47 am #
Original Barbie says:Very nice bracelet, Ali. Not the usual look found. The nest is very cool, haven’t seen it before.