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Crystal Iridescence Shamballa Bracelet
About this design:
Making a Shamballa Bracelet is so quick and easy. I chose the crystal AB pave style beads because they contrast nicely with the black cord and sparkle like crazy - very feminine!
Tip: when knotting your square knots at the very beginning and end of the bracelet, you can do anywhere from 2-4 square knots for a nice look. When knotting in between the beads, you can do anywhere from 1-2 square knots, just make sure to remain consistent.
What you’ll need: (buy products below)
- 11 pave style 10mm beads
- 2 hematite round 8mm beads
- 75", 15", 15" lengths of Chinese knotting cord
- G-S Hypo Cement
- Perfect End Thread Burner
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On May 17, 2012 at 11:15 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Another beauty, Ali! I love the contrast between the black cord, the hematite, and the crystal pave beads!
On May 18, 2012 at 3:22 pm #
Lynn g says:Very pretty, and sparkly..
On May 19, 2012 at 2:21 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Lovely!
On Jun 04, 2018 at 3:20 pm #
ClovisakaLois says:Shamballa bracelets are terrific because of the adjustment in size and the possible variety of beads and cord. Yours is very pretty!