Czech Glass Contemporary Pillow Bracelet
October 1, 2009 by webmaster
Filed under Bead & Jewellery Projects
Jewelry Project
A bracelet made from Czech glass, seed beads and silver plated copper beads, that gives a contemporary look.
Materials Needed
Round metal beads in 6mm
( Preferably in Grecian style)
Glass pillow Czech beads 12mm
Silver plated size 8 seed beads
Jump rings
Lobster clasp
Crimp bead
60 cm of Nylon thread
Step One
Take your thread and pass through the end of the lobster clasp until it sits in the middle of the thread. Now thread on a crimp bead and crimp flat with pliers
Step Two
Holding the two ends together, thread on a metal bead. Now separate the threads.
Step Three
Thread on 3 seed beads on each thread and then bring the threads together and thread on a metal bead. Now separate the threads again and thread on 3 seed beads on each thread.
Step Four
Bring the threads together and thread on a pillow bead. Separate the threads and thread on three seed beads either side. Bring the threads together and thread on a metal bead.
Step Five
Continue the pattern as shown in the picture above. Finish off with a jump rings and knot. Dab on some epoxy resin or super glue to provide extra security. Add extra jump rings to provide extra length if required.
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