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Honu Bracelet Set
About this design:
I have always been enamoured by sea turtles. Sea turtles have been around for 100 million years! So of course I wanted to use the Recycled Glass Sea Turtle beads in a design. These beads are just the right size for a bracelet. You could make this design into a necklace too.
What you’ll need: (buy products below)
You will need: *1 Recycled Glass Sea Turtle Bead *Waxed Cord *Czech Glass 5x7mm Rondelles *Czech Glass 4x6mm Teardrops *2 Antique Silver Shell Beads *A Half Strand of Magnesite
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Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Step 1: Wrap your waxed cord around your wrist twice and cut. I always want extra cord when working on a project just in case;) Do this for both bracelets. |
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Step 2: String the beads on in the order as shown. Then do an overhand knot at the end of your beads so they stay in place. |
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Step 3: To finish off the bracelets I did a sliding square knot using an extra piece of my waxed cord. I embellished the ends with extra beads. I did this on both bracelets. See Tip: Using the Sliding Square Knot |
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Step 4: Note: For the bracelet without the turtle, I strung the beads onto one cord and then took another piece of cord knotted it with the cord the beads are on, then I was able to wrap the cord around the beads in a spiral pattern. I knotted it on the other end. |
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On Aug 05, 2021 at 8:31 pm #
dolllady aka Pam says:These are perfect beach wear! Down here in TX we go to the beach year round.
On Aug 06, 2021 at 7:53 am #
Beady Little Eyes says:Love your bracelets Andrea. I’ve never made a sliding square knot but I’m intrigued. The glass turtle is so cute. Perfect for a day at the beach.
On Aug 06, 2021 at 8:12 am #
Andrea at Lima says:I’m so jealous Pam! Thanks for checking out my design!
On Aug 07, 2021 at 10:30 am #
kye says:Fun bracelets. That little turtle is so cute.
On Aug 23, 2021 at 1:00 pm #
Crystal Canary says:Love the sea turtle! The Czech ‘Wave Break’ rondelles were a perfect choice!
On Sep 25, 2021 at 3:07 pm #
Kathryn R says:Andrea, your design is darling and I love it. It recalls memories of our vacations on Maui when my husband snorkled with Honu. Wish we could go back!