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This pattern will give you a bracelet that is approximately 6 inches. To adjust the length you can add white beads equally to each side. Just make sure to adjust the initial set up to accommodate the length. The length of the loom work is 5 1/4 inches.
- Before you begin, watch the instructional video: How to Use the Ricks Beading Loom. This video will walk you through the process of beading on this loom.
- Use white NYMO thread to set up your beading loom with 28 warp threads about 5 1/4 inches long. Remember, this is the length from the outside edges of the warp rods.
- As demonstrated in the video, begin to weave your bracelet. Using size 11/0 Miyuki Delica beads. Follow the pattern provided.
- Finish the piece as shown in the video, removing it from the loom, spreading the beads evenly to take up the slack in the warp threads, and then tie off and weave in your thread tails.
- Use pliers to fold down one end on a gold plated 2 loop tube slide end. Slide the last row of your woven piece into the tube, and then bend down the other end of the tube. Repeat with the second tube slide end on the other end of your woven piece.
- To one end, open one jump ring and attach it to the loop of one slide end. Close the jump ring. Add three more jump rings. To the final jump ring, attach one bar from the toggle clasp set. Repeat for the other side of this slide end.
- To the other end, open one jump ring and attach it to the loop of one slide end. Close the jump ring. Add one more jump ring. To that final jump ring, attach one circle from the toggle clasp set. Repeat for the other side of this slide end.
- All done!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
- FCO-9093 - Miyuki Findings Gold Plated 2 Loop Seed Bead Slide End Tubes 35mm (2)
Project uses 1 Set. You will need 1 package.
- FCL-3049 - 22K Gold Plated Toggle Clasps 9mm (5 Sets)
Project uses 2 Sets. You will need 1 package.
- FJR-3914 - 22K Gold Plated Open Jump Rings 4mm 20 Gauge 22k Gold Plated (100)
Project uses 12 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- DB-351 - Miyuki Delica Seed Beads 11/0 Matte White DB351 7.2 Grams
Project uses 1 Tube. You will need 1 package.
- DB-753 - Miyuki Delica Seed Beads 11/0 Opaque Matte Red DB753 7.2 Grams
Project uses 1 Tube. You will need 1 package.
- DB-310 - Miyuki Delica Seed Beads 11/0 'Matte Black Opaque' DB310 7.2 Grams
Project uses 1 Tube. You will need 1 package.
- DB-1583 - Miyuki Delica Seed Beads 11/0 Matte Opaque Mandarin Orange DB1583 7.2 GR
Project uses 1 Tube. You will need 1 package.
- DB-1586 - Miyuki Delica Seed Beads 11/0 - Matte Opaque Sea Opal - DB1586 (8 Grams)
Project uses 1 Tube. You will need 1 package.
- DB-1582 - Miyuki Delica Seed Beads 11/0 Matte Opaque Canary Yellow DB1582 7.2 Grams
Project uses 1 Tube. You will need 1 package.
- DB-1588 - Miyuki Delica Seed Beads 11/0 Matte Opaque Cyan Blue DB1588 7.2 Grams
Project uses 1 Tube. You will need 1 package.
- XCR-8901 - NYMO Nylon Beading Thread Size D for Delica Beads White 64YD (58 Meters)
Project uses 1 Spool. You will need 1 package.
RECOMMENDED TOOLS:- XTL-5700 - Fiskars 5 Precision Tip Scissors - Super Sharp
- XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
- XTL-5514 - Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
- XTL-6117 - BeadSmith Ricks Beading Loom Kit For Beginners - Weave Necklaces Bracelets And More!
- XTL-3021 - Tulip Loom Work Beading Needles 90x0.5mm - 3 Pack
- XTL-0106 - BeadSmith Cordless Thread Zap II Thread Burner Tool