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If you opt to use a lighter as seen in the video, please exercise caution when working with the flame.
- Please watch our video: How to Make a Strung Cord Bracelet with a Sliding Square Knot Clasp. In this video you will see one example of how to make this style bracelet and how to size it to fit your wrist.
- This design features 7 bracelets. You will have plenty of materials to make more. For this design please use the following patterns for inspiration.
- Make four full color bracelets: 1 turquoise, 1 orange, 1 purple, and 1 grey. You should be able to string about 90 beads for a 6 inch bracelet. Size and finish them as seen in the video.
- Next make one bracelet with a focal with beads strung in the following order: One purple, one grey, alternating 11 times and finish with one purple bead. Finish as seen in the video.
- The next focal pattern will be done in the same manner the previous step: two peach and one turquoise. Repeat 6 times and finish with two peach. Finish them as seen in the video.
- Finally, repeat with this pattern: seven purple, fifteen turquoise and seven purple. Finish them as seen in the video.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
- JSK-0325 - Toho Seed Beads, Round 11/0 PF568 'PermaFinish Galvanized Gunmetal Gray', 8 Grams
Project uses 1 Tube. You will need 1 package.
- JSK-0186 - Toho Seed Beads, Round 11/0 767 'Opaque Pastel Frosted Light Gray', 8 Grams
Project uses 1 Tube. You will need 1 package.
- JSK-0272 - Toho Seed Beads, Round 11/0 PF2112 'PermaFinish Silver Lined Milky Grapefruit', 8 Grams
Project uses 1 Tube. You will need 1 package.
- JSK-0382 - Toho Seed Beads, Round 11/0 YPS0029 'Hybrid ColorTrends: Milky Island Paradise', 8 Grams
Project uses 1 Tube. You will need 1 package.
- XCR-4248 - Super-Lon (S-Lon) Cord - Size 18 Twisted Nylon - White / 77 Yard Spool
Project uses 1 Spool. You will need 1 package.
RECOMMENDED TOOLS:- XTL-5614 - BeadSmith Tools, Thread Snips 4.25 Inches Long, 1 Piece
- XTL-0117 - BeadSmith Ultra Thread Zap, Battery Operated Thread Trimmer, 1 Piece