Retired - Metallic Waves Bracelet

PROJECT B713
Designer: Julie Bean
Skill Level: Intermediate
By simply altering the size of the bead in your Peyote stitch, you can create a wonderful wave design. Metallic Hematite colored beads were chosen for this project because of how the light bounces off the shiny finish, further adding to the feeling of movement in the design.
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.

  1. For this project please watch our video: How to do Peyote Bead Weaving with Various Sizes of Beads.
  2. Using what you learned in the video, weave five "waves".
  3. When you come to the end of the bead weaving, do not tie off your thread. You will use this tail to attach the clasp.
  4. Before you attach the clasp, make sure that it has been separated and is facing the correct way. Please see photo for reference. Watch our video: How to Attach Tube Clasps to Peyote Bead Weaving.
  5. Taking the thread from the end of your bead weaving, go down through the bead directly below that last bead. Thread up diagonally through the next two beads to be coming out the third bead in the top row.
  6. Thread through the first hole of the clasp. And back down through the third bead creating a loop. Follow this loop thread path twice more for security.
  7. Thread down through the adjacent bead and weave along the thread path and come up through the seventh bead.
  8. Thread through the second hole of the clasp. And back down through the seventh bead creating a loop. Follow this loop thread path twice more for security.
  9. Thread down through the adjacent bead and weave along the thread path and come up through the eleventh bead.
  10. Thread through the third hole of the clasp. And back down through the eleventh bead creating a loop. Follow this loop thread path twice more for security.
  11. Thread down through the adjacent bead and weave along the thread path and come up through the fifteenth bead.
  12. Thread through the fourth hole of the clasp. And back down through the fifteenth bead creating a loop. Follow this loop thread path twice more for security.
  13. Take your thread and follow back though the thread path to tie off and weave in your thread.
  14. You will repeat this process for the other side of the bracelet to attach the other end of the clasp. Be sure to double check that you have the clasp facing the right way before attaching it.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • XCR-1285 - FireLine Braided Beading Thread, 4lb Test and 0.005 Thick, 15 Yards, Smoke Gray
    Project uses 1 spool. You will need 1 package.

  • JSK-0039 - Toho Round Seed Beads 11/0 81 'Metallic Hematite' 8 Gram Tube
    Project uses 1 tube. You will need 1 package.

  • JSH-0039 - Toho Round Seed Beads 8/0 81 'Metallic Hematite' 8 Gram Tube
    Project uses 1 tube. You will need 1 package.

  • JSF-0039 - Toho Round Seed Beads 6/0 81 'Metallic Hematite' 8g
    Project uses 1 tube. You will need 1 package.

  • FCL-4924 - Rhodium Plated 4-Strand Box Clasp - Rectangle Design - 27x9mm (1)
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
  • XTL-0106 - BeadSmith Cordless Thread Zap II Thread Burner Tool
  • XTL-3006 - Beadsmith English Beading Needles Size 12 (4 Needles)
Additional Information
Ingredients XCR-1285, JSK-0039, JSH-0039, JSF-0039,

Purchase Components

Purchase the components needed to make this project. Change quantities as needed to make multiple pieces. This project is RETIRED. Please review project instructions carefully—some items may no longer be available for this project and will not be listed below. Tip: Save this project to your wishlist to easily return to project instructions.
FireLine Braided Beading Thread, 4lb Test and 0.005 Thick, Smoke Gray (15 Yards)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Spool.
$6.65 / Package | SKU: XCR-1285
Toho Round Seed Beads 11/0 #81 'Metallic Hematite' 8 Gram Tube
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Tube.
$2.49 / Package | SKU: JSK-0039
Toho Round Seed Beads 8/0 #81 'Metallic Hematite' 8 Gram Tube
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Tube.
$2.49 / Package | SKU: JSH-0039
Toho Round Seed Beads 6/0 #81 'Metallic Hematite' 8g
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Tube.
$2.59 / Package | SKU: JSF-0039
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Tools and Other Supplies:

The Beadsmith Cordless Thread Zap II Thread Burner Tool
The Beadsmith English Beading Needles Size 12 (4 pcs)

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