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Lotus Flower Bracelet
About this design:
I love the calming, tranquil vibe the colors in this bracelet give off. For this design, I paired an openwork acetate lotus focal with Czech glass & seed beads.
What you’ll need: (buy products below)
Acetate lotus focal, Czech glass, beading wire, crimp tubes, crimp covers, jump rings, lobster clasp, gold 24 gauge wire, super glue, seed beads.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Step 1: Using the Czech glass & wire, make two bead links attached directly to each side of the lotus focal. Cut two 3" (or your desired length) pieces of beading wire. Attach to the bead link with a crimp tube & crimp cover. Slide on the Czech glass & seed beads & finish by looping the wire through a crimp tube & clamping down. Attach jump rings & lobster clasps to each side. *Optional* I glued a Czech glass bead inside the center of the lotus focal. See Tip: Make a Wire Wrapped Bead Link |
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Measurements: 1mm hole/18 gauge
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On Oct 31, 2020 at 5:47 pm #
ClovisakaLois says:Really pretty! Love the lotus focal, and especially the beautifully blending of it with the Czech beads.