Grand Cayman Bracelet (Reboot)

Name: Grand Cayman Bracelet (Reboot)
Brand: Beadaholique
SKU: B7054
Availability: OutOfStock

PROJECT B7054

Designer: Rachel Zaimont

Skill Level: Intermediate

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Bright, coastal colors give this herringbone stitch bracelet contrast and pop, while a brick stitch decrease at both ends lends a polished look to this bead woven piece.
Reboot: We have replaced some unavailable components originally used with very similar items. Please refer to the PURCHASE COMPONENTS section.

Instructions

Note: Components and tools listed within this INSTRUCTIONS box and the printer-friendly PDF, if available, may have been discontinued since this project was published. Refer to the PURCHASE COMPONENTS and TOOLS AND OTHER SUPPLIES sections for current availability.

These instructions will make a 6 1/2 inch bracelet. For a longer or shorter bracelet, adjust the length of herringbone stitch weaving.

Begin by watching our video on how to weave flat herringbone stitch. Cut a 5-foot length of Fireline thread and thread a needle.
Following the technique shown in the video, weave a ladder stitch foundation row that is 10 seed beads long, with the following color pattern from your Exclusive Beadaholique designer color palette in Bay Breeze: 1 antique brass bead, 2 white beads, 1 rose gold bead, 2 turquoise beads, 1 rose gold bead, 2 white beads, 1 antique brass bead.
Continue weaving herringbone stitch until your bracelet is 5 1/2 inches long, or your desired length. While weaving, you will need to tie off and add new thread.
Next, please watch our video on how to finish herringbone stitch with a brick stitch decrease. Following the instructions in the video, weave back through your last row of beads using ladder stitch, and add successively shorter rows of brick stitch, using the antique brass seed beads, until the piece tapers to a row of three beads. Sew on half of your magnetic clasp. Weave in your thread tail.
Repeat the process in step 4 on the other side of the bracelet and add the second half of your magnetic clasp. Tie off and weave in your thread tail.
Enjoy your bracelet!

WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)

JSO-0026 - Toho Round Seed Beads 15/0 41 Opaque White 8 Gram Tube
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

JSO-0037 - Toho Round Seed Beads 15/0 55 'Opaque Turquoise' 8 Gram Tube
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

JSO-0080 - Toho Round Seed Beads 15/0 221 'Bronze' 8 Gram Tube
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

JSO-0354 - Toho Round Seed Beads 15/0 #PF551 - Permanent Finish Galvanized Rose Gold (8g)
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

XCR-1288 - FireLine Braided Beading Thread, 6lb Test and 0.006 Thick, 15 Yard Mini Spool, Crystal Clear
Project uses 15 feet. You will need 1 package.

FCL-6825 - Magnetic Clasp, 6x4.5mm, 4 Clasp Sets, Antiqued Brass Plated
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:

XTL-3006 - Beadsmith English Beading Needles Size 12 (4 Needles)
XTL-0109 - Beadsmith Extra-Fine Thread Snips - Cuts Textiles, Yarn, And More!

Additional Information

Theme	Summer
Ingredients	JSO-0037, JSO-0080, JSO-0354, JSO-0005, FCL-0733, XCR-1278,

Useful Techniques & Learning Guides

Bead Weaving 101: Getting Started with Off-Loom Bead Weaving
Brick Stitch Bead Weaving Patterns

Purchase Components

Purchase the components needed to make this project. Change quantities as needed to make multiple pieces. Tip: Save this project to your wishlist to easily return to project instructions.

Toho Round Seed Beads 15/0 55 'Opaque Turquoise' 8 Gram Tube

            Toho Round Seed Beads 15/0 55 'Opaque Turquoise' 8 Gram Tube
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Tube.

                $2.69
            
             / Package | SKU: JSO-0037

Toho Round Seed Beads 15/0 221 'Bronze' 8 Gram Tube

            Toho Round Seed Beads 15/0 221 'Bronze' 8 Gram Tube
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Tube.

                $5.19
            
             / Package | SKU: JSO-0080

Toho Round Seed Beads 15/0 #PF551 - Permanent Finish Galvanized Rose Gold (8g)

            Toho Round Seed Beads 15/0 #PF551 - Permanent Finish Galvanized Rose Gold (8g)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Tube.

                $3.47
            
             / Package | SKU: JSO-0354

Toho Seed Beads, Round 15/0 #121 'Opaque Lustered White' (8 Grams)

            Toho Seed Beads, Round 15/0 #121 'Opaque Lustered White' (8 Grams)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Tube.

                $2.99
            
             / Package | SKU: JSO-0005

Magnetic Clasps, with Loops 7mm Diameter, Antiqued Brass Plated (1 Set)

            Magnetic Clasps, with Loops 7mm Diameter, Antiqued Brass Plated (1 Set)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Set.

                $1.39
            
             / Package | SKU: FCL-0733

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FireLine Braided Beading Thread, 6lb Test and 0.006 Thick, Crystal Clear (50 Yards)

            FireLine Braided Beading Thread, 6lb Test and 0.006 Thick, Crystal Clear (50 Yards)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Spool.

                $11.49
            
             / Package | SKU: XCR-1278