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These instructions will make a 7 inch bracelet. For a longer or shorter bracelet, adjust the number of jade beads and TierraCast spacers on either side of the guru bead.
- Cut 1 foot of stretch cord with flush cutters. Place a bead stopper at one end.
- Please watch our video on how to make a stretch bracelet.
- String 2 jade beads, and 1 TierraCast spacer. Repeat this pattern 3 more times. Then string 2 more jade beads. String 1 TierraCast guru bead. String 2 jade beads, and 1 TierraCast spacer. Repeat this pattern 3 more times. Then string 2 more jade beads.
- Tie off the bracelet as shown in the video. Add Hypo Cement glue to the knot.
- Take 1 silver crimp bead cover and place it around the knot in the stretch cord. Gently close the crimp bead cover with flat nose pliers.
- Take 1 eye pin. Open the looped end the same way you would open a jump ring. Attach it to the loop at the bottom of the TierraCast guru bead. Close the loop.
- String 1 jade bead onto the eye pin and make a simple wire loop, oriented perpendicular to the original loop (see photo for reference).
- Open the wire loop you made in the previous step. Slide on the loop of the TierraCast buddha charm. Close the loop. Enjoy your bracelet!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
- XCR-2115 - Stretch Magic Clear Stretchy Beading Cord 1mm/.039Inch Width - 5 Meters
Project uses 1 foot. You will need 1 package.
- SPJD-101 - Green And White Jade 8mm Round Beads - 15 Inch Strand
Project uses 21 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- BMB-900 - TierraCast Guru Bead, Lotus Flower Design 9x16mm, 2 Pieces, Antiqued Silver Plated
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
- PND-0784 - TierraCast Pewter Charm, Round Buddha Silhouette 16.5x11.5mm, 1 Piece, Antiqued Silver Plated
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
- FHP-6259 - Silver Plated Open Eye Pins 21 Gauge 1 Inch (x50)
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
- BMB-3924 - TierraCast Bright Silver Plated Lead-Free Pewter Disk Heishi Spacer Beads 4mm (50)
Project uses 8 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FCR-1076 - Silver Filled Anti Tarnish Crimp Bead Covers 4mm (20)
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
- XTL-1001 - G S Hypo Cement Precise Applicator Essential!
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
RECOMMENDED TOOLS:- XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
- XTL-5514 - Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
- XTL-5600 - Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - Wire/Soft Flex
- XTL-3000 - Bead Stopper- Stop Beads Sliding Off Stringing Material