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These instructions make a 7 inch bracelet. For a longer or shorter bracelet, adjust the number of times you repeat the bicone pattern.
- Begin by watching our video on how to do flat right angle weave (RAW). Cut a length of Fireline thread as long as you are comfortable working with and thread a size 12 beading needle.
- Based on the technique shown in the video, string 4 bicones in the following order: blue, pink, yellow, pink. Then pass your needle back through the first bicone strung to create a loop. Going in the same direction, pass again through the second and third bicones, completing your first RAW unit.
- String another 3 bicones in the following order: pink, blue, pink. Then pass back through the anchoring yellow bead, creating a loop. Pass again through the next two consecutive beads.
- String another 3 bicones in the following order: pink, yellow, pink. Then pass back through the anchoring blue bead, creating a loop. Pass again through the next two consecutive beads.
- Repeat steps 3-4 another 13 times, until your weaving is 6 1/2 inches long. You may need to tie off and add new thread while working.
- At the end of the bracelet, add 5 blue seed beads to your needle, 1 closed jump ring, and 5 more blue seed beads. Then loop around and pass back through the bicone on the end. Pass your needle through the beaded loop again to reinforce it.
- Next, go down the first side of the bracelet, adding a blue seed bead between each of the pink bicones.
- At the other end of the bracelet, add 4 blue seed beads to your needle, the loop of your clasp, and 4 more seed beads. Then loop around and pass back through the bicone on the end. Pass your needle through the beaded loop again to reinforce it.
- Now go down the second side of the bracelet, adding a blue seed bead between each of the pink bicones.
- Tie off and weave in your thread tails. Enjoy your bracelet!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
- SWBI-1475 - Austrian Crystal, 5328 Bicone Beads 4mm, 24 Pieces, Rose Water Opal
Project uses 60 pieces. You will need 3 packages.
- SWBI-14094 - Austrian Crystal, 5328 Bicone Beads 4mm, 24 Pieces, Air Blue Opal
Project uses 16 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- SWBI-14565 - Austrian Crystal, 5328 Bicone Beads 4mm, 24 Pieces, Yellow Opal
Project uses 15 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- JSK-0063 - Toho Round Seed Beads 11/0 146 'Ceylon Glacier' 8 Gram Tube
Project uses 1 tube. You will need 1 package.
- XCR-1280 - FireLine Braided Beading Thread, 4lb Test and 0.005 Thick, 15 Yards, Crystal Clear
Project uses 6 feet. You will need 1 package.
- FJR-5418 - Silver Plated Closed Jump Rings 6mm 20 Gauge (20)
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
- FCL-2534 - Silver Plated Diamond Embossed Lobster Clasps 14mm (10)
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!