These instructions will make a 7.5 inch bracelet. For a longer or shorter bracelet, adjust the amounts of leather, chain, and beads used respectively.
- To see how to string your chain links between beads to achieve the look of this design, please watch this video.
- Begin by using flush cutters to cut 12.5 inches of 4x5mm textured cable chain. Set aside.
- Next, cut one foot of 1.5mm leather cord.
- Onto one end of the cord, attach a crimp cord end.
- Onto the leather cord, string the following: one black wood bead, one end link of your chain, one natural wood bead.
- Using what you have learned in the video, string the leather cord through the sixth link of your chain. Then string on one black wood bead.
- Now string the leather cord through the 12th link of your chain. Then string on one natural wood bead.
- Continue the pattern described in steps 5 through 7 to string on a total of 11 black beads alternating with 11 natural beads. String each bead between 6 chain links in the same manner as shown in the video.
- Once all of your beads and chain links are strung, trim your leather cord to 6.5 inches and repeat step 3 to attach a crimp cord end to the opposite side of your bracelet.
- To attach your clasp: Open a jump ring and slide on the loop of one cord end. Also slide on the loop of your clasp. Close the jump ring.
- Open another jump ring and slide on the loop of the opposite cord end. Close the jump ring.
- Enjoy your bracelet!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
- CHA-9805 - Nunn Design Antiqued Nunn Design Silver Plated Textured Cable Chain By The Ft
Project uses 12.5 inches. You will need 2 packages.
- CHY-1513 - Genuine Leather Cord, Round 1.5mm, By the Yard, Natural Light Brown
Project uses 6.5 inches. You will need 1 package.
- BWD-1025 - EuroWood Natural Wood Beads, Round 6mm Diameter, 200 Pieces, Natural
Project uses 11 beads. You will need 1 package.
- BWD-1021 - EuroWood Natural Wood Beads, Round 6mm Diameter, 200 Pieces, Black
Project uses 11 beads. You will need 1 package.
- FCR-8016 - Beadalon Clasp Set, Lobster Clasp / Open Jump Ring / Loop Crimp fits 2mm Cord, 2 Sets, Silver Tone
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
RECOMMENDED TOOLS:- XTL-5600 - Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - For Cutting Beading Wire, 1 Piece
- XTL-0034 - Wubbers Classic Series Round Nose Quality Jeweller's Pliers
- XTL-0020 - Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Chain Nose Jeweller's Pliers