Retired - Color Riot Bracelet

PROJECT B1031
Designer: Megan Milliken
Skill Level: Intermediate
The rainbow colors in this loom-woven cuff style bracelet look like a party for your wrist! Show your vibrant side with this look for summer!
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.

Measure your wrist before you begin. You will want this cuff style bracelet to fit snugly, only about 1/2" longer than your wrist measurement. Keep in mind that the strand reducers and clasp will add just a bit over 1 1/4".
  1. Before you begin, watch the instructional videos: How to Use a Bead Loom and How to Finish and Back Loom Weaving.
  2. Thread your beading loom with white NYMO beading thread, putting 24 strands across the loom.
  3. Weave your bracelet using Miyuki Delica seed beads size 10/0 in matte rainbow mix. Just grab the colors randomly, I didn't follow a pattern.
  4. Continue to weave until your beadwork measures the desired length of your finished bracelet minus 1 1/4" for the clasp.
  5. Tie off and weave in all working thread ends.
  6. Remove your weaving from the loom. Tie off your warp threads into overhand knots in pairs as demonstrated in the finishing video.
  7. Use your beadwork as a guide to cut a piece of blue ultra suede the same size and shape.
  8. Sew your beadwork onto the ultra suede backing as demonstrated in the finishing video.
  9. Sew a sterling silver 5 strand reducer onto the end of your bracelet, with the loops on the ultra suede side of the piece. Make sure you bring your needle through the beads as you move across the edge to keep your thread hidden. Repeat with a second strand reducer on the other end of the bracelet.
  10. Use a sterling silver 4mm, 21 gauge jump ring to hang one side of a sterling silver sleek wrap toggle clasp from one of the strand reducers. Use a second jump ring to hang the other side of the clasp from the other strand reducer.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • DBM-MIX43 - Miyuki Delica Seed Beads Mix Lot 10/0 Matte Rainbow 8 GR
    Project uses 2 tubes. You will need 2 packages.

  • FCL-3015 - Sterling Silver Sleek Wrap Toggle Clasp 15mm (1)
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • FJR-03046 - Sterling Silver Open Jump Rings 4mm 21 Gauge (20)
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • XCR-4213 - Beadsmith Ultra Suede For Beading Foundation And Cabochon Work 8.5x8.5 Inches - Jazz Blue
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • XCR-8901 - NYMO Nylon Beading Thread Size D for Delica Beads White 64YD (58 Meters)
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
  • XTL-6110 - BeadSmith Bead Loom Kit For Beginners - Weave Necklaces Bracelets And More!
  • XTL-5700 - Fiskars 5 Precision Tip Scissors - Super Sharp
  • XTL-3006 - Beadsmith English Beading Needles Size 12 (4 Needles)
  • XTL-3164 - Beadsmith 5 Inch Big Eye Beading Needles (Set of 4) - Easy Needle To Thread
  • XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
Additional Information
Ingredients FCL-3015, FJR-03046, XCR-4213,

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.
Toggle Clasps, Sleek Wrap 15mm, Sterling Silver (1 Set)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Set.
$9.39 / Package | SKU: FCL-3015
Sterling Silver Open Jump Rings 4mm 21 Gauge (20 pcs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 20 Pieces.
$4.87 / Package | SKU: FJR-03046
The Beadsmith Ultra Suede For Beading Foundation And Cabochon Work 8.5x8.5 Inches - Jazz Blue
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Piece.
$6.99 / Package | SKU: XCR-4213
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Tools and Other Supplies:

/ Package | SKU: XTL-5700
The Beadsmith English Beading Needles Size 12 (4 pcs)
The Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose

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