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This finished bracelet measures about 9" when pulled out and measured, however please be aware that the inner diameter of the bracelet is about 7 1/2". To adjust the size, adjust the number of beads you use.
- To make this bracelet, you will be using the same technique as pearl knotting, just on a larger scale.
- Cut about 2 feet of micro-fiber suede cord.
- Take your fold over crimping pliers and at the end of one side of the cord, attach a fold over cord end.
- Now you can begin your knotting. Tie one over hand knot as close as you can to the cord end.
- Thread on one wood bead, tie another knot. Repeat this step 8 more times.
- Snip the micro suede and attach another fold over cord end, as you did before.
- Open one jump ring, loop it through the hole of the cord end. Close the jump ring.
- Open another jump ring and loop it through the other cord end and the loop on the lobster clasp. Close the jump ring.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
- BWD-0301 - Round Wood Beads Dark Brown And Black Zebra Stripe 18mm (4)
Project uses 9 pieces. You will need 3 packages.
- FJR-5000 - Antiqued Brass Open Jump Rings 5mm 19 Gauge (50)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FCL-4711 - Antiqued Brass Curved Lobster Clasps 12mm (10)
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
- FCR-1445 - Antiqued Brass Foldover 3mm Cord Ends For Ribbon
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- XCR-43102 - Beadsmith Medium Brown Faux Leather Suede Beading Cord 9Ft (3 Yd) Spool
Project uses 24 inches. You will need 1 package.
RECOMMENDED TOOLS:- XTL-5260 - Beadsmith Fold Over Crimping Pliers For Leather & Suede Findings
- XTL-5600 - Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - Wire/Soft Flex
- XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose