The Orsay Bracelet

PROJECT PROJ-JB-B0006
Designer: Julie Bean
Skill Level: Intermediate
Named after the Musee D'Orsay in Paris, this beaded bracelet is reminiscent of the glamour and beauty of the City of Lights. The bracelet itself features PRESTIGE crystal beads and pearls combined with 2-hole Czech Glass ZoliDuo beads and seed beads.
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.

For this project, you will want to take it slow and carefully follow the video. Pause the video or rewind when you need to. Once you have made a few clusters, you will start to see the pattern emerge and it will become easier to bead the bracelet. Always watch the direction of your ZoliDuo beads.
  1. Start by threading 80 inches of thread onto your needle.
  2. Next, please watch the video Handmade Jewelry Tutorial: How to Make the Orsay Beaded Bracelet. This video will teach you every step of making this bracelet. Enjoy wearing your new statement piece!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • FCL-0736 - Magnetic Clasps, with Loops 7mm Diameter, Silver Plated (1 Set)
    Project uses 1 piece(s). You will need 1 package(s).

  • BCT-0252 - Czech Glass ZoliDuo, 2-Hole Curved Drop Beads 8x5mm LEFT, Black (20 Pieces)
    Project uses 18 piece(s). You will need 1 package(s).

  • BCT-0278 - Czech Glass ZoliDuo, 2-Hole Curved Drop Beads 8x5mm RIGHT, Black (20 Pieces)
    Project uses 18 piece(s). You will need 1 package(s).

  • PRES-5810-SCGR4 - PRESTIGE Crystal, #5810 Round Pearl Bead 4mm, Scarabaeus Green (1 Piece)
    Project uses 10 piece(s). You will need 10 package(s).

  • PRES-5000-CLC8 - PRESTIGE Crystal, #5000 Round Bead 8mm, Crystal Light Chrome (1 Piece)
    Project uses 6 piece(s). You will need 6 package(s).

  • PRES-5810-VLTBRN6 - PRESTIGE Crystal, #5810 Round Pearl Bead 6mm, Velvet Brown (1 Piece)
    Project uses 10 piece(s). You will need 10 package(s).

  • XCR-8935 - Wildfire Thermal Bonded Beading Thread .006 Inch - Black - 50 Yd
    Project uses 80 inches. You will need 1 package(s).

  • JSK-0081 - Toho Round Seed Beads 11/0 222 'Dark Bronze' 8 Gram Tube
    Project uses 1 tube. You will need 1 package(s).

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
  • XTL-0373 - Tulip Premium Scissors, Gold Handle 5-Inch
  • XTL-3023 - Tulip Beading Needles Size #10, Short, 37x0.46mm (4 pcs)
Additional Information
Theme Special Occasion
Ingredients PRES-5000-CRG3, FCL-0736, BCT-0252, BCT-0278, PRES-5000-CLC8, PRES-5810-VLTBRN6, PRES-5810-SCGR4, XCR-8935, JSK-0081,

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.
PRESTIGE Crystal, #5000 Round Bead 3mm, Crystal Rose Gold (1 Piece)
You will need 8 package(s).
1 package = 1 Piece.
$0.40 / Package | SKU: PRES-5000-CRG3
Magnetic Clasps, with Loops 7mm Diameter, Silver Plated (1 Set)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Set.
$1.39 / Package | SKU: FCL-0736
Czech Glass ZoliDuo, 2-Hole Curved Drop Beads 8x5mm LEFT, Black (20 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 20 Pieces.
$2.29 / Package | SKU: BCT-0252
Czech Glass ZoliDuo, 2-Hole Curved Drop Beads 8x5mm RIGHT, Black (20 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 20 Pieces.
$2.29 / Package | SKU: BCT-0278
PRESTIGE Crystal, #5000 Round Bead 8mm, Crystal Light Chrome (1 Piece)
You will need 6 package(s).
1 package = 1 Piece.
$0.99 / Package | SKU: PRES-5000-CLC8
PRESTIGE Crystal, #5810 Round Pearl Bead 6mm, Velvet Brown (1 Piece)
You will need 10 package(s).
1 package = 1 Piece.
$0.21 / Package | SKU: PRES-5810-VLTBRN6
PRESTIGE Crystal, #5810 Round Pearl Bead 4mm, Scarabaeus Green (1 Piece)
You will need 10 package(s).
1 package = 1 Piece.
$0.18 / Package | SKU: PRES-5810-SCGR4
Wildfire Thermal Bonded Beading Thread .006 Inch - Black - 50 Yd
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Spool.
$9.95 / Package | SKU: XCR-8935
Toho Round Seed Beads 11/0 222 'Dark Bronze' 8 Gram Tube
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Tube.
$4.15 / Package | SKU: JSK-0081
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Tools and Other Supplies:

Tulip Premium Scissors, Gold Handle 5-Inch
$29.15 / Package | SKU: XTL-0373
Tulip Beading Needles Size #10, Short, 37x0.46mm (Pack/4pc)

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