Kauai Bracelet

Name: Kauai Bracelet
Brand: Beadaholique
SKU: PROJ-JB-B0011
Availability: OutOfStock

PROJECT PROJ-JB-B0011

Designer: Julie Bean

Skill Level: Intermediate

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This tropical-inspired bracelet features vibrant magenta and pink seed beads woven together in a geometric pattern and accented by gold chain and findings. There is a nice neutral cream seed bead in the pattern that provides contrast and helps the design pop.

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.

You can easily turn this design into a necklece by purchasing an additional foot of chain.

Start by cutting 55 inches of thread and placing it onto your needle. String on and place a stopper bead onto your thread 15 inches from the end.
Please watch the video: How to Flat Odd-Count Peyote Stitch. This video will teach you how to do the stitching for this project. Included in the photos is a bead pattern to follow. Follow the pattern and create the main part of your bead woven piece.
To taper your ends, please watch the video: How to Do Decreases in Flat Peyote Stitch. You will want to taper both ends by doing decreases. When you started this project you left a 15 inch tail so that you could go back and place a needle onto the tail and taper it without having to add a new piece of thread.
When all your bead weaving is complete, tie off your threads and weave in your tails.
Cut two lengths of chain, 2 - 2.5" long each, depending on how long you want your bracelet to be. Tip: If you are unsure of the sizing for your wrist, cut a little longer length for each and then you can always cut the chain down later if it's too big and adjust from there.
Next, open a jump ring and attach it to the middle end bead on one side of your beadwork. Please refer to the pattern sheet which shows the placement. Also link on to this same jump ring the end chain link of one piece of cut chain. Close the jump ring. Repeat this step on the other side of your beadwork.
On the other side of the attached chain length (on one side of your bracelet) open and attach a jump ring and the loop part of one half of your magnetic clasp. Close the jump ring. Repeat on the other side of your bracelet.
The final touch is three petite dangles located to the side of your beadwork. To create them, first place a bicone crystal on one head pin and create a simple wire loop after it, trim your excess wire. Place a magenta seed bead, cream seed bead, and magenta seed bead onto another head pin, create simple wire loop and then trim your wire. Place a cream seed bead, magenta seed bead, cream seed bead onto a head pin and create a simple wire loop and then trim your wire.
Attach the dangles to one of the jump rings attached to your beadwork. To do this, you will open the simple wire loops (the same way you open jump rings) and connect them to the jump ring and then close the loops back up. All done, enjoy!

WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)

PRES-5328-ROLT4 - PRESTIGE Crystal, #5328 Bicone Bead 4mm, Light Rose (1 Piece)
Project uses 1 piece(s). You will need 1 package(s).

FJR-5240 - 22K Gold Plated Open Jump Rings 4mm 21 Gauge (100 pcs)
Project uses 4 piece(s). You will need 1 package(s).

DB-435 - Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, Galvanized Pink Blush DB435 (2.5" Tube)
Project uses 1 tube. You will need 1 package(s).

FCL-6682 - Magnetic Clasps, Round 8x6mm 22K Gold Plated (3 Set)
Project uses 1 piece(s). You will need 1 package(s).

DB-281 - Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, Magenta Lined Pale Blue DB281 (2.5" Tube)
Project uses 1 tube. You will need 1 package(s).

DB-732 - Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, Opaque Cream DB732 (2.5" Tube)
Project uses 1 tube. You will need 1 package(s).

CHA-9814 - Nunn Design Antiqued Gold Plated Oval Cable Chain, 2.3mm, by the Foot
Project uses 6 inches. You will need 1 package(s).

XCR-1280 - FireLine Braided Beading Thread, 4lb Test and 0.005 Thick, Crystal Clear (15 Yards)
Project uses 55 inches. You will need 1 package(s).

FHP-1261 - Nunn Design Head Pin, with Ball Head 2 Inches Long and 20 Gauge Thick Antiqued Gold (10 Pieces)
Project uses 3 piece(s). You will need 1 package(s).

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:

XTL-5032 - The Beadsmith Wire Looping Pliers - Concave And Round Nose
XTL-5450 - Xuron Jeweler's Super Fine Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
XTL-5600 - Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - For Cutting Beading Wire (1 Piece)
XTL-0020 - Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Chain Nose Jeweller's Pliers
XTL-0373 - Tulip Premium Scissors, Gold Handle 5-Inch
XTL-3023 - Tulip Beading Needles Size #10, Short, 37x0.46mm (Pack/4pc)

Additional Information

Theme	Summer, Spring
Ingredients	PRES-5328-ROLT4, FJR-5240, DB-435, FCL-6682, DB-281, DB-732, CHA-9814, XCR-1280, FHP-1261,

Useful Techniques & Learning Guides

How to Open and Close a Jump Ring
How to Create a Simple Wire Loop

Purchase Components

Purchase the components needed to make this project. Change quantities as needed to make multiple pieces. Tip: Save this project to your wishlist to easily return to project instructions.

PRESTIGE Crystal, #5328 Bicone Bead 4mm, Light Rose (1 Piece)

            PRESTIGE Crystal, #5328 Bicone Bead 4mm, Light Rose (1 Piece)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Piece.

                $0.21
            
             / Package | SKU: PRES-5328-ROLT4

22K Gold Plated Open Jump Rings 4mm 21 Gauge (100 pcs)

            22K Gold Plated Open Jump Rings 4mm 21 Gauge (100 pcs)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 100 Pieces.

                $3.27
            
             / Package | SKU: FJR-5240

Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, Galvanized Pink Blush DB435 (2.5

            Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, Galvanized Pink Blush DB435 (2.5" Tube)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Tube.

                $6.79
            
             / Package | SKU: DB-435

Magnetic Clasps, Round 8x6mm 22K Gold Plated (3 Set)

            Magnetic Clasps, Round 8x6mm 22K Gold Plated (3 Set)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 3 Sets.

                $10.15
            
             / Package | SKU: FCL-6682

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Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, Magenta Lined Pale Blue DB281 (2.5

            Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, Magenta Lined Pale Blue DB281 (2.5" Tube)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Tube.

                $3.75
            
             / Package | SKU: DB-281

Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, Opaque Cream DB732 (2.5

            Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, Opaque Cream DB732 (2.5" Tube)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Tube.

                $3.75
            
             / Package | SKU: DB-732

Nunn Design Antiqued Gold Plated Oval Cable Chain, 2.3mm, by the Foot

            Nunn Design Antiqued Gold Plated Oval Cable Chain, 2.3mm, by the Foot
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = By the Foot.

                $4.05
            
             / Package | SKU: CHA-9814

FireLine Braided Beading Thread, 4lb Test and 0.005 Thick, Crystal Clear (15 Yards)

            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

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Nunn Design Head Pin, with Ball Head 2 Inches Long and 20 Gauge Thick Antiqued Gold (10 Pieces)

            Nunn Design Head Pin, with Ball Head 2 Inches Long and 20 Gauge Thick Antiqued Gold (10 Pieces)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 10 Pieces.

                $3.85
            
             / Package | SKU: FHP-1261