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“Wow kye. This is an awesome necklace. Your sister is going to love it. The labradorite…” read »
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- on “First Signs of Spring”:
“I love seeing everyone's spring projects. Yours is so pretty. The colors are fabulous and…” read »
- on “Sea Isle”:
“I love this - those were my wedding colors…” read »
- on “First Signs of Spring”:
“What a gorgeous necklace. Its so pretty and definitely says "SPRING."…” read »
- on “Copper and Turquoise”:
“I agree, like the turquoise and copper. Love the curviness too!…” read »
on “Spring”:“so very pretty !! I never thought to use memory wire this way ....Love this so…” read »
- on “First Signs of Spring”:
“This is truly beautiful!! The colors you chose work perfectly together and it definitely says spring…” read »
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“Love seeing your work! Didn't mean to post my candy comment twice. Sorry.…” read »
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“If the pain is gone, cancel. This necklace is very pretty. Says spring softly.…” read »
- on “Morse Code Bracelets”:
“Such a neat idea. Thanks for the instructions.…” read »
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“This is so cool. Love the way the different lines flow throughout your design. Everything…” read »
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“Thank you all for your kind words!!I'm getting my haircut next week....I can't wait!…” read »
- on “Summertime”:
“Thank you all for your kind words...this was indeed a fun piece to make!!…” read »
- on “Summertime”:
“Summertime is a great name for this necklace. Such a joyful use of color and fruit.…” read »
- on “Fauny Spring Necklace Set”:
“I think the wooden beads are the chocolate icing on the cake. Such a great design…” read »
- on “2021”:
“Both are beautiful. I think that little bird is so adorable. I don't work with blue…” read »
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“What a fun bracelet. Lots to admire.…” read »
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“Such bold color choices that are just sobeautiful. I especially like the spacers you used. Chunky…” read »
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“What a great bracelet. I agree with Fresh Baked - it has a lovely flow.…” read »
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Waikiki Bracelet Stack
About this design:
I used a mix of freshwater pearls, Czech glass, and seed beads to create this beachy/summer-inspired bracelet stack. I especially love the color combo of these new rainbow freshwater pearls!
What you’ll need: (buy products below)
- Peacock Freshwater Pearl Coin Link
- Nunn Design Gold Organic Tube
- Rainbow Freshwater Potato Pearls
- White Freshwater Potato Pearls
- Midnight Blue Freshwater Potato Pearls
- Czech Glass Aquamarine 4mm English Cut Beads
- Gold 24 Gauge Wire
- Beading Wire
- Crimp Tubes/Covers
- Jump Rings
- Lobster Clasps
- Assorted Seed Beads (see below for the ones I used)
Additional Images:
Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Step 1: Cut your desired length of beading wire. Slide one end through a lobster clasp & secure with a crimp tube/cover. Slide on the rainbow freshwater pearls & the Czech glass gold rounds. Finish by looping the end of the wire through a soldered jump ring and back down through a crimp tube. Clamp down on the crimp tube to secure & cover with a crimp cover. See Tip: Crimping Basics See Tip: Using a Crimp Cover |
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Step 2: Use the 24 gauge wire to make bead links with the rainbow freshwater pearls, midnight blue freshwater pearls, and the Czech glass aquamarine English cut beads. Continue making links until you've reached your desired length. Attach the links directly to a peacock freshwater pearl link, or use jump rings to attach the links. See Tip: Make a Wire Wrapped Bead Link |
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Step 3: Cut your desired length of beading wire. Slide one end through a lobster clasp & secure with a crimp tube/cover. Slide on the seed beads in the order shown in the picture. Finish by looping the end of the wire through a soldered jump ring and back down through a crimp tube. Clamp down on the crimp tube to secure & cover with a crimp cover. |
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Step 4: Cut your desired length of beading wire. Slide one end through a lobster clasp & secure with a crimp tube/cover. Slide on the white freshwater pearls & a gold tube. Finish by looping the end of the wire through a soldered jump ring and back down through a crimp tube. Clamp down on the crimp tube to secure & cover with a crimp cover. |
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| Package of 20 | $1.95 |
| 15-16" strand | $7.90 |
| 15" strand | $11.90 |
| Package of 10 | $3.40 |
Nunn Design Antique Gold (plated) Organic Tube 17x6mm
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| Piece | $1.98 |
Pearly White Freshwater Potato Pearl 4-4.5mm
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| 14" strand | $6.95 |
| Package of 20 | $0.53 |
| 2.5" Tube | $1.33 |
| Package of 40 | $0.70 |
| 15 yd. spool | $4.83 |
| Package of 40 | $1.80 |
| 100 ft. spool | $5.90 |
| 2.5" Tube | $1.43 |
| 10.5" strand | $4.70 |
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On Apr 03, 2021 at 6:07 pm #
kye says:Beautiful! Love all the color. The new pearls are gorgeous.
On Apr 04, 2021 at 9:14 am #
Beady Little Eyes says:Such pretty bracelets. I love the potato rainbow pearls.
On Apr 06, 2021 at 2:32 pm #
Granny Nancy says:Gorgeous ideas except there should also be available one loop pearl links for simple earring drops.