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on “Sea Lotus Necklace & Earring Set”:“Gorgeous combination to create a set of 3 strand necklaces!…” read »
on “Sea Lotus Necklace & Earring Set”:“Such beautiful, golden layers! The smaller beads & chain really show off the colorful Cloisonné…” read »
on “Happy suade to You!”:“these earrings are really cute!…” read »
- on “Sea Lotus Necklace & Earring Set”:
“I really like the use of the beaded chain in this. Great design!…” read »
on “A Few More”:“JenJ, I tell myself that all the time--I hope you have better success exercising self-control when…” read »
on “More Vintage Czech Beads”:“Thanks again you all...your support really matters. I have been in a real funk lately...don't really…” read »
on “A Few More”:“It’s been 10 days since you posted this. I never paid any attention to the woven…” read »
- on “Happy suade to You!”:
“I like the way the leather frames the feathers and moon charms. Very pretty.…” read »
- on “More Vintage Czech Beads”:
“I agree with Crystal, I really like what you did with the honeycomb link. Pleasing color…” read »
- on “Happy suade to You!”:
“Love these! Such an eye-catching design. So much movement from all the dangling suede…” read »
on “Green dream”:“Wow! Ingenious design…” read »
- on “A Few More”:
“I love them all. My fav is the one in the lower right side. Lovely colors…” read »
on “More Vintage Czech Beads”:“Thanks you all!! Yes, Nancy, that was your pendant. I had it for awhile…” read »
on “More Vintage Czech Beads”:“Jane has cleverly presented a super colorful piece. I had that very same pendant and perhaps…” read »
on “Low Tide Earrings”:“Unfortunately, these do not come in gold.…” read »
- on “Heishi Hoops”:
“really cute! Love the heishi!…” read »
- on “Low Tide Earrings”:
“Do these come in gold…” read »
- on “More Vintage Czech Beads”:
“Nice piece Jane. I enjoy all the colorful accents, but especially how you used the…” read »
- on “Interlocked Rings Earrings”:
“Rings are in! Nice way to brush up on our skills or learn to do…” read »
- on “Fern Hoop Earrings”:
“Absolutely Awesome! The description says the links are plated, so I'm a bit confused. …” read »
on “Shell Cove Earrings”:“Love the combo of the Opal acetate (which looks like MOP), the shell links, and coconut--great…” read »
- on “Heishi Hoops”:
“My favorite style--the hoop ear wires are a blast to create with!…” read »
- on “Tropical Monstera Earrings”:
“Beautiful way to frame the Abalone acetate leaves! The fancy ear posts make this extra…” read »
on “Tropical Monstera Earrings”:“Thanks Pam!…” read »
on “Shell Cove Earrings”:“Another delightful pair of earrings! I must amend the fact that I love all 5…” read »
- on “Heishi Hoops”:
“Another fantastic earring! To be honest I love all 4 pairs.…” read »
- on “Tropical Monstera Earrings”:
“These are my favorite earrings!…” read »
on “Sunburst Chandelier Earrings”:“Thank you!…” read »
on “More Vintage Czech Beads”:“This is a beautiful eclectic necklace and earrings! I love it!…” read »
on “A Few More”:“That blue one has great appeal! Agree about the hula.…” read »
on “The hills are alive🎼”:“Well most of my comment didn’t post. …” read »
on “The hills are alive🎼”:“LRC, actually 3 hairs…” read »
on “A Few More”:“Interesting collection with great components. I especially like the blue pendant. It looks like…” read »
on “The hills are alive🎼”:“Wonderful color and an absolutely beautiful design! What size brush did you use... one with…” read »
on “New and Old Stuff”:“Love those vintage beads. They look right at home in this bright and cheerful design.…” read »
- on “Green dream”:
“Wow! I have to agree with all of the above. This is a fabulous…” read »
on “Second piece from Nancy”:“Wow! I love the design and the beads are lovely.very organic…” read »
on “Green dream”:“Thanks, everyone, for your kind words.…” read »
- on “Green dream”:
“I agree with what everyone else has said. I have tried chain maille on a…” read »
on “Green dream”:“Exquisite! The chainmaille is really wonderful and the green seed beads really add charm to it.…” read »
Braided Charm Wrap Bracelet
About this design:
I've always loved making friendship bracelets, so this design is inspired by that-only simpler to make! Instead of knotting the cord, I decided to braid it and added these tiny heart & star focal beads.
What you’ll need: (buy products below)
- Gold & Silver Heart Focal Beads
- Gold & Silver Star Focal Beads
- Bead Cord
- Lobster Clasp
- Jump Rings
- Super Glue
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Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Step 1: Begin with three colors of .5mm bead cord, each about 50" long. Tie a double knot around a jump ring & secure with a drop of super glue. Tape the end down on a table and begin braiding the cord. About every inch, slide a focal bead onto a piece of the cord & continue braiding until you've reached your desired length. |
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Step 2: I made mine to be 32" long so it wraps around my wrist 5 times. Once you've reached the end, tie a double knot through the loop of a lobster clasp & secure with a drop of glue. |
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Measurements: 92 yard bobbin
Measurements: 92 yard bobbin
Measurements: 92 yard bobbin
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On Mar 04, 2021 at 4:40 pm #
dolllady aka Pam says:Creative! It leaves plenty of personal creativity with choice of color and cord to use and choice of charms. My mind is spinning at warp speed.
On Mar 05, 2021 at 9:20 am #
Beady Little Eyes says:Such a fun bracelet. The tiny charms look great. Some are silver and the others gold.
On Mar 05, 2021 at 9:32 am #
POF Chick Nina says:Just what I need! Going to make some bracelets and necklaces for the
grandchildren. They are young and will be thrilled to have jewelry of their own.
On Mar 05, 2021 at 12:07 pm #
Crystal Canary says:This is very cute with the stars & hearts. I like the mixed metals–amazing how it can lift the design to a different level of interest.
On Mar 12, 2021 at 10:49 am #
Maggy Shannon says:What a lovely bracelet! And how clever of you to choose such lovely colors! I would not have thought to use the brown as by itself it is unlovely, but with the other colors it makes something very special.