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These instructions will make a 7 inch bracelet. For a longer or shorter bracelet, adjust the number of beaded units you weave.
- To see how to make this bracelet from start to finish, please watch our video: How to Bead Weave the Portsmouth Bracelet using 2-Hole Es-O Beads and Austrian Crystal Pearls. In this video you will learn how to weave the beaded units of the bracelet and make the beaded button clasp.
- Enjoy your bracelet!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
- BCP-07010 - Czech Glass, Es-O Mini 2-Hole Beads 4mm, 5 Grams, Cocoa Airy Pearl
Project uses 100 pieces. You will need 2 packages.
- SWP-6036 - Austrian Crystal, 5810 Round Faux Pearl Beads 6mm, 50 Pieces, Iridescent Red
Project uses 9 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- SWP-3004 - Austrian Crystal, 5810 Round Faux Pearl Beads 3mm, 50 Pieces, Creamrose
Project uses 36 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- JSK-0417 - Toho Seed Beads, Round 11/0 Semi Glazed, 8 Gram Tube, Rainbow Blue Turquoise
Project uses 1 tube. You will need 1 package.
- SWP-8036 - Austrian Crystal, 5810 Round Faux Pearl Beads 8mm, 25 Pieces, Iridescent Red
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
- XCR-1289 - FireLine Braided Beading Thread, 6lb Test and 0.006 Thick, 15 Yard Mini Spool, Smoke Gray
Project uses 10 feet. You will need 1 package.
RECOMMENDED TOOLS:- XTL-5700 - Fiskars 5 Precision Tip Scissors - Super Sharp
- XTL-3006 - Beadsmith English Beading Needles Size 12 (4 Needles)