Retired - Berry Isles Bracelet

Name: Retired - Berry Isles Bracelet
Brand: Beadaholique
SKU: B6101
Availability: OutOfStock

PROJECT B6101

Designer: Haley Brittain

Skill Level: Intermediate

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This delicate Herringbone bead woven bracelet features a beautiful opal palette of four colors, finished with a tapered brick stitch leading to the clasp for a clean design.

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 are for a 6 1/4 inch bracelet, please increase or decrease the amount of herringbone beading to make your desired length bracelet.

Begin by watching our video on how to weave flat herringbone stitch. Cut Fireline thread to a length you feel comfortable working with 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 Sol Gel Seed Bead Palette in Mermaid Cove: 1 rose opal bead, 2 african opal beads, 1 amethyst opal bead, 2 tanzanite opal beads, 1 amethyst opal bead, 2 african opal beads, 1 rose opal bead.
Continue weaving herringbone stitch until your bracelet is 5 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 rose opal 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.
Show everyone your new bracelet!

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

JSS-0034 - Preciosa Czech Glass, Sol Gel Seed Beads Round 11/0, 24 Gram Tube, Amethyst Opal
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

JSS-0035 - Preciosa Czech Glass, Sol Gel Seed Beads Round 11/0, 24 Gram Tube, Aqua Opal
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

JSS-0036 - Preciosa Czech Glass, Sol Gel Seed Beads Round 11/0, 24 Gram Tube, Celadon Opaque
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

JSS-0037 - Preciosa Czech Glass, Sol Gel Seed Beads Round 11/0, 24 Gram Tube, Coral Opaque
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

FCL-6805 - Magnetic Clasp, 6x4.5mm, 4 Clasp Sets, Gun Metal Plated
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

XCR-1285 - FireLine Braided Beading Thread, 4lb Test and 0.005 Thick, 15 Yards, Smoke Gray
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:

XTL-3006 - Beadsmith English Beading Needles Size 12 (4 Needles)
XTL-5614 - BeadSmith Tools, Thread Snips 4.25 Inches Long, 1 Piece

Additional Information

Theme	Summer, Spring
Ingredients	JSS-0034, FCL-6805, XCR-1285,

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. 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.

Preciosa Czech Glass, Sol Gel Seed Beads Round 11/0, Amethyst Opal (24 Gram Tube)

            Preciosa Czech Glass, Sol Gel Seed Beads Round 11/0, Amethyst Opal (24 Gram Tube)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Tube.

                $2.31
            
             / Package | SKU: JSS-0034

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You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = .

             / Package | SKU: FCL-6805

FireLine Braided Beading Thread, 4lb Test and 0.005 Thick, Smoke Gray (15 Yards)

            FireLine Braided Beading Thread, 4lb Test and 0.005 Thick, Smoke Gray (15 Yards)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Spool.

                $4.83
            
             / Package | SKU: XCR-1285