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This finished design will give you a stretchable bracelet that is 6.25 inches. To adjust the size, simply add or subtract gemstone beads and bars accordingly.
- Before beginning this project, please watch the video tutorial: How to Secure a Stretch Cord Bracelet. In this video you will see how to complete a stretch cord bracelet from start to finish.
- Cut two lengths of Opelon stretch cord, 3 feet long each, or you can leave it on the spool as seen in the video. Add a big eye needle to one end.
- String onto your cord: two gemstone beads, one 2-hole strand spacer, one gemstone bead, one 2-hole strand spacer, one gemstone bead, one 2-hole strand spacer, one gemstone bead, one 2-hole hourglass strand spacer, one gemstone bead, one 2-hole strand spacer, three gemstone beads, one 2-hole strand spacer, three gemstone beads, one 2-hole strand spacer, three gemstone beads, one 2-hole strand spacer, three gemstone beads, one 2-hole strand spacer, and two gemstone beads.
- Run the cord back through the beads strung, then finish off with the knotting and glue technique as seen in the video.
- Then repeat the above step to complete the second tier, this time going through the second hole of the 2-hole strand spacers.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
- SPAZ-06 - Pale Aqua Blue Amazonite 6mm Round Beads/15.5 In. Strand
Project uses 44 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- BMB-3982 - TierraCast Rhodium Plated Lead-Free Pewter 2 Hole Hourglass Strand Spacer Beads 18.5mm (2)
Project uses 10 pieces. You will need 5 packages.
- XCR-2227 - Opelon Stretch Bead Cord, 0.7mm 82 Feet, 1 Spool, White
Project uses 6 Feet. 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-5700 - Fiskars 5 Precision Tip Scissors - Super Sharp
- XTL-3166 - BeadSmith Big Eye Beading Needles 2.125 Inches Long - Pack Of 4