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Morse Code Bracelets
About this design:
For these bracelets, I used the International Morse Code chart to spell out words using seed beads. Spelling out meaningful words or phrases in your designs is always a great gift idea, and I love coming up with fun color combos using the seed beads!
What you’ll need: (buy products below)
Bead cord, chain, microsuede, leather cord, 24 gauge wire, 11/0 seed beads, cord ends, jump rings, lobster clasps, super glue
Additional Images:
Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Step 1: Using the 24 gauge wire & seed beads, make a bead link. The bracelet shown in the picture spells out 'peace' in morse code. I used the purple seed beads to represent dots, pink to represent dashes, and I placed a gold seed bead as a spacer in-between each letter (In the additional images above, you'll find a morse code chart with letters and words). For this bracelet, I used leather cord. Slide the end of the microsuede through the loop of the bead link about 1/4". Wrap wire around the two pieces of microsuede to secure. Finish the ends with glue-in cord ends. See Tip: Wire Wrap a Bead Link |
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Step 2: Another option is to use beading cord. Begin with your desired length of cord. Slide on the seed beads, tying a double knot on each side to hold them in place. I finished mine with a sliding square knot. The bracelet shown spells out 'hope'. I used orange seed beads for dots, blue for dashes, and a gold spacer in between each letter. See Tip: Tying the Sliding Square Knot |
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Step 3: You can also pair the seed beads with chain. Make a bead link & attach to your desired length of chain with jump rings. For this design, I made a necklace by attaching two 6" pieces of chain to each side of the bead link. The necklace spells out 'strength'. |
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Satin Hamilton Gold (plated) Figaro Chain 2mm
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Measurements: 1.5mm x 1.0mm link
Measurements: 0.6mm hole/22 gauge
Measurements: 92 yard bobbin
Measurements: 4x3mm links
↳ Also available as: 25 ft spool
Measurements: 0.6mm hole/22 gauge
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On Apr 08, 2021 at 8:46 pm #
dolllady aka Pam says:I saw pattern for these Morse Code bracelets several years ago and saved them. However, I never got around to making any. I do believe now is the time to start.
On Apr 08, 2021 at 11:59 pm #
LauraO says:I made a Morse code necklace of pearls and cobalt beads with my kids initials, I wore it over the years to important events like their graduations.
On Apr 09, 2021 at 12:06 am #
LauraO says:Earrings to match, cultured sea glass beads, freshwater pearls, and glass ammonites.
On Apr 09, 2021 at 8:39 am #
Beady Little Eyes says:Just watched a youtube video by VaniRex and he used Morse Code in a necklace he made. He makes very elaborate necklaces and lighter covers using Peyote stitch.
I love your idea for the bracelets. What fun!
LauraO – Your necklace is beautiful.
On Apr 09, 2021 at 3:35 pm #
kye says:Such a neat idea. Thanks for the instructions.
On Apr 13, 2021 at 11:58 am #
Crystal Canary says:Elaina, thanks so much for posting the morse code letter chart. I’ve been wanting to do this for a while. Your bracelets are sweet and ‘speak’ without saying a word!
On May 14, 2021 at 1:56 pm #
doglover72 says:I wondered if I could ask Alaina or any of you seasoned jewelry makers to help me by answering a question. I wanted to make some necklaces like these but I wanted the bar to be stiff and straight and not bend when people wear it. If I get a wire thin enough to go through my gemstone or seed beads it of course bends. If I hammer it to make it harder, it becomes too flat (and wide) to go through the holes. Before I buy a ton of stuff that doesn’t work, does anyone have a suggestion that would work for me? I wanted to use a precious metal of the ones I am making with real gemstones–at least gold filled or silver filled. I don’t know what to buy and how to make it happen. HELP!! Thanks!! Linda
On May 14, 2021 at 3:59 pm #
Crystal Canary says:Linda, in my experience, some of the tiny gemstones & seeds just have tiny (or even micro-tiny) holes. Often there is just no way around it. One idea might be to use a heavier gauge wire for the base core, and wrap (with a thinner gauge wire) the tiny beads around the core wire. You could also opt to use different gemstones with larger holes & up the core wire gauge. I run into this problem all the time & have to rethink a lot of projects beforehand to be sure it will work with hole sizes before I start. If anyone has a solution, I’ll check back….I’d love to hear any other ideas. I tried to upload a picture, but it didn’t take…..
On May 15, 2021 at 12:25 pm #
Stingray says:You could use something like the “Amoracast Sterling Silver Leaf Connector 32x8mm” and wire the micro gems into the leaves with a fine gauge. Otherwise, like CC said, wrap them onto a heavier gauge(18 or 16 minimum).