Retired - City of Carthage Bracelet

PROJECT B2131
Designer: Kat Silvia
Skill Level: Intermediate
The City of Carthage Bracelet evokes an old world ideal of using one simple thing and creating something new. This design highlights the Czech Glass Tango Beads. They have a tiny triangle shape that when matched together create a color block square tile.
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 complete instructions please watch our video: How to Make the City of Carthage Bracelet. In this video you will learn how to bead weave this bracelet, and add the clasp. You will also see how to size the bracelet to suit you.
  2. To weave in your threads please refer to our video, How to Tie Off and Add New Thread in Bead Weaving.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • JSK-0343 - Toho Round Seed Beads 11/0 711 - Nickel (8 Grams)
    Project uses 1 Tube. You will need 1 package.

  • BCT-909 - Czech Glass Tango Beads, 2-Hole Triangle 4x8mm, 1 Tube, Pastel Olivine
    Project uses 1 Tube. You will need 1 package.

  • BCT-932 - Czech Glass Tango Beads, 2-Hole Triangle 4x8mm, 1 Tube, Matte Gold
    Project uses 1 Tube. You will need 1 package.

  • FJR-5158 - Gun Metal Plated Open Jump Rings 5mm 18 Gauge (50)
    Project uses 3 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FJR-4017 - Gun Metal Plated Closed Jump Rings 5mm 21 Gauge (20)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FCL-4702 - Gun Metal Plated Spring Ring Clasps 6mm (20)
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • XCR-1280 - FireLine Braided Beading Thread, 4lb Test and 0.005 Thick, 15 Yards, Crystal Clear
    Project uses 1 Spool. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
  • XTL-3006 - Beadsmith English Beading Needles Size 12 (4 Needles)
  • XTL-0106 - BeadSmith Cordless Thread Zap II Thread Burner Tool
  • XTL-0020 - Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Chain Nose Jeweller's Pliers
  • XTL-0023 - Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Bent Chain Nose Jeweller's Pliers
Additional Information
Ingredients JSK-0343, BCT-932, FJR-5158, XCR-1280,

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.
Toho Round Seed Beads 11/0 #711 - Nickel (8 Grams)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Tube.
$4.45 / Package | SKU: JSK-0343
Czech Glass Tango Beads, 2-Hole Triangle 4x8mm,  1 Tube, Matte Gold
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Tube.
$7.49 / Package | SKU: BCT-932
Gun Metal Plated Open Jump Rings 5mm 18 Gauge (50 pcs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 50 Pieces.
$3.27 / Package | SKU: FJR-5158
FireLine Braided Beading Thread, 4lb Test and 0.005 Thick, Crystal Clear (15 Yards)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Spool.
$6.95 / Package | SKU: XCR-1280
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Tools and Other Supplies:

The Beadsmith English Beading Needles Size 12 (4 pcs)
The Beadsmith Cordless Thread Zap II Thread Burner Tool
Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Chain Nose Jeweller's Pliers
$32.99 / Package | SKU: XTL-0020
Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Bent Chain Nose Jeweller's Pliers

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