Retired - Green Sateen Bracelet

PROJECT B7039
Designer: Rachel Zaimont
Skill Level: Intermediate
An easy bead woven pattern spotlights luxe Austrian crystal pearls and bright gold Toho Demi Round beads, accentuated by a gorgeous, crystal-studded clasp. Classic and pretty!
Instructions

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These instructions will make a 6 1/2 inch bracelet. For a longer or shorter bracelet, adjust the number of beaded RAW units you weave. If you would like to make a bracelet that is longer than 7 1/2 inches, please be advised that you will need to purchase an additional strand of Czech glass beads.
  1. Begin by watching our video on how to do a flat right angle weave. You'll be using a variation of this stitch in these earrings.
  2. Cut a length of Fireline thread as long as you are comfortable working with and thread a size 12 beading needle. You will need to tie off and add new thread as you work.
  3. String 1 green Czech glass bead, followed by 1 gold Toho demi round bead. Repeat this pattern 7 more times, so you have 16 beads strung. Bring your thread around so the beads form a loop and tie an overhand knot, leaving an 8 inch tail on the end. Double knot it for strength.
  4. Sew through half of the beads in the loop again so your needle is exiting a green Czech glass bead across from the knot. String 1 Austrian crystal crystal iridescent green pearl. Sew into a green Czech glass bead across the loop from where the thread is coming out of, so the pearl bead is sitting in the center of the beaded loop. Keep sewing through the beads in your loop to reinforce it.
  5. Exit a green Czech glass bead in the center of the far side of the beaded loop, with your needle. String 1 gold Toho demi round bead, followed by 1 green Czech glass bead. Repeat this pattern 6 more times, and then string another gold Toho demi round bead. Pass your needle back through the bead you originated from, going in the same direction, creating another beaded loop.
  6. Sew through half of the beads in the loop again and exit a green Czech glass bead with your needle. String 1 Austrian crystal crystal iridescent green pearl. Sew into a green Czech glass bead across the loop from where the thread is coming out of, so the pearl bead is sitting in the center of the beaded loop. Keep sewing through the beads in your loop to reinforce it.
  7. Repeat steps 5-6 another 10 times, so you have a total of 12 beaded units and the bracelet measures 6 inches long.
  8. Exit the green Czech glass bead in the middle at the far end of the last loop, as if you were going to going to create another beaded unit. String the hole of half of your gold box clasp, passing your needle from front to back through the hole. Sew back through the same green Czech glass bead, creating a loop. Then sew through the hole of the clasp again, passing your needle from back to front, and sew through the Czech glass anchor bead again. Tie off and weave in your thread tail.
  9. Move to the other end of the bracelet and repeat step 8, attaching the second half of the gold box clasp and reinforcing it. Tie off and weave in your thread tail.
  10. Enjoy your bracelet!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • SWP-8044 - Austrian Crystal, 5810 Round Faux Pearl Beads 8mm, 25 Pieces, Iridescent Green
    Project uses 12 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • DRO-0030 - Toho Demi Round Seed Beads, Thin 8/0 (3mm) Size, 7.4 Grams, 712 Metallic Gold
    Project uses 1 tube. You will need 1 package.

  • BCP-33210 - Czech Fire Polished Glass, 3mm Faceted Round Beads, 50 Piece Strand, Metallic Light Green Suede
    Project uses 85 pieces. You will need 2 packages.

  • XCR-1280 - FireLine Braided Beading Thread, 4lb Test and 0.005 Thick, 15 Yards, Crystal Clear
    Project uses 12 feet. You will need 1 package.

  • FCL-4820 - 23K Gold Plated Box Clasp - Bow Design With 3 Austrian crystal 17x8mm (1)
    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 St. Patrick's Day, As Seen In
Ingredients DRO-0030, BCP-33210, XCR-1280, FCL-4820,

Purchase Components

Purchase the components needed to make this project. Change quantities as needed to make multiple pieces. This project is RETIRED. Please review project instructions carefully—some items may no longer be available for this project and will not be listed below. Tip: Save this project to your wishlist to easily return to project instructions.
Toho Demi Round Seed Beads, Thin 8/0 (3mm) Size, #712 Metallic Gold (7.4 Grams)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Tube.
$39.99 / Package | SKU: DRO-0030
Czech Fire Polished Glass, 3mm Faceted Round Beads, Metallic Light Green Suede (50 Piece Strand)
You will need 2 package(s).
1 package = 1 Strand.
$1.59 / Package | SKU: BCP-33210
FireLine Braided Beading Thread, 4lb Test and 0.005 Thick, Crystal Clear (15 Yards)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Spool.
$6.95 / Package | SKU: XCR-1280
Filigree Box Clasps, Bow Design with 3 Crystals 17x8mm, 23K Gold Plated (1 Piece)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Piece.
$7.19 / Package | SKU: FCL-4820
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Tools and Other Supplies:

The Beadsmith English Beading Needles Size 12 (4 pcs)

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