Retired - Easter Basket Bracelet

PROJECT B7026
Designer: Rachel Zaimont
Skill Level: Intermediate
Austrian crystal bicones in airy opalescent pastel colors evoke tiny hand-dyed eggs in this sparkling right angle weave bracelet. A pretty Easter accessory!
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 make a 7 inch bracelet. For a longer or shorter bracelet, adjust the number of times you repeat the bicone pattern.
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Next, go down the first side of the bracelet, adding a blue seed bead between each of the pink bicones.
  8. 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.
  9. Now go down the second side of the bracelet, adding a blue seed bead between each of the pink bicones.
  10. 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!
Additional Information
Theme Easter
Ingredients JSK-0063, XCR-1280, FJR-5418,

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 Round Seed Beads 11/0 146 'Ceylon Glacier' 8 Gram Tube
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Tube.
$2.49 / Package | SKU: JSK-0063
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
Silver Plated Closed Jump Rings 6mm 20 Gauge (20 pcs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 20 Pieces.
$3.29 / Package | SKU: FJR-5418
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Tools and Other Supplies:

The Beadsmith English Beading Needles Size 12 (4 pcs)

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