The Manhattan Bracelet

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1. Cut a length of thread that you feel comfortable working with, and thread your needle. If you like working with a stopper bead on the end of your thread, add the stopper bead now.
2. Begin by doing ladder stitch for your first row using beads in this order: 2 black, 2 silver, 2 white. Once you have all 6 beads, use ladder stitch to link the last bead to the first bead to form a ring shape.
3. Watch our video on how to do tubular herringbone bead weaving. Place your ladder stitched ring around your rod.
4. For this bracelet, you are going to start using the same color as you base row, so those will be 2 black, 2 silver, and 2 white. Every 3-4 rows of black/silver/white, you will do 1-2 rows of solid gold. Please refer to the image for your pattern, or make up your own pattern, if you prefer
5. While creating your bracelet, you may need to add more thread.
6. When your weaving is 1/4 inch away from the size you want your bracelet, finish your bead weaving by weaving a ladder stitch thread pattern through the last row of your bracelet. Then tie your thread, tuck in your ends, and trim excess thread.
7. Cut a two foot length of thread and use this to secure your clasp to your bead weaving. Begin by pushing the loop part of the clasp into the center of the herringbone tube and stitch such that your thread goes through the loop of the clasp and a few beads repeating that a few times until the clasp is secure. Tie off, tuck in, and trim you thread. Repeat on the other side.

• JK-0045 - Exclusive Beadaholique Designer Palette, Miyuki Delica Seed Bead Mix, 11/0 Size, 28.8 Grams, Manhattan
  Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.


• FCL-6807 - Magnetic Clasp, 6x4.5mm, 4 Clasp Sets, 22K Gold Plated
  Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.


• XCR-8949 - Wildfire Thermal Bonded Beading Thread, .008 Inch Thick, 20 Yard Spool, Gray
  Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

• XTL-3024 - Tulip Beading Needles Size 11 48.5x0.41mm - 4 Pack
• XTL-5614 - BeadSmith Tools, Thread Snips 4.25 Inches Long, 1 Piece