Retired - Woodland Squirrels Bracelet

Name: Retired - Woodland Squirrels Bracelet
Brand: Beadaholique
SKU: B637
Availability: OutOfStock

PROJECT B637

Designer: Julie Bean

Skill Level: Intermediate

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This cuff bracelet has a wonderful natural feel to it with its soft sage green ultra suede, ceramic squirrel focal pendant, and earth-toned accent beads. A wonderful gift for the nature lover in your life.

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.

NOTE: For the focal point on this bracelet, I just glued it in place, this was much easier then stitching and the following directions will illustrate how to do this. However, you can stitch it if you like, and if you choose to do this, please do so before you glue the suede onto the brass cuff.

Start this project by watching the video: How to Cover a Brass Cuff in Ultra Suede and Add a Decorative Edge. Based upon what you learned in the video, cover your brass cuff bracelet in green ultra suede.
Thread 7 feet of Nymo black thread onto a size 13 beading needle. For the edge, stitch a picot edge all the way around the cuff using 11/0 Toho seed beads in metallic iris brown and 11/0 seed beads in marbled opaque avocado pink. The pink ones should be on the tips of the picot edge and the brown beads at the base. If you would like further instruction on bead embroidering a picot edge, please see the video here.
For the Clay River Squirrel focal, create a faux stitched look by just whipping your thread around the edge of the focal and one of the holes 8 - 10 times and then tying a knot underneath the focal. You can place a needle onto your thread if you like or just use the tail to do this step. I would suggest cutting 15". Repeat on the other side of the focal.
Place E6000 on the backside of the focal. Do not put so much that it will squish out from underneath when you place it on your bracelet but enough to secure the focal. Flip over and center on your bracelet. Let dry.
All done!

WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)

JSK-0158 - Toho Round Seed Beads 11/0 1209 'Marbled Opaque Avocado/Pink' 8 Gram Tube
Project uses 1 tube. You will need 1 package.

JSK-0041 - Toho Round Seed Beads 11/0 83 'Metallic Iris Brown' 8 Gram Tube
Project uses 1 tube. You will need 1 package.

JB-2571 - Solid Brass Flat Cuff Bracelet Base 19mm (0.75 Inch) Wide (1 Piece)
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

XCR-4215 - Beadsmith Ultra Suede For Beading Foundation And Cabochon Work 8.5x8.5 Inches - Fern Green
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

BWC-2057 - Clay River Designs Glazed Porcelain Bracelet Tag, 43.5mm Curved with Squirrel Design, 1 Piece, Brown
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

XCR-8932 - NYMO Nylon Beading Thread Size B for Delica Beads Black 72YD (66 Meters)
Project uses 7 feet. You will need 1 package.

XTL-1026 - Crafter's Pick The Ultimate Permanent Glue Cement Adhesive 4 OZ
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

XTL-1054 - E6000 Industrial Strength Glue Adhesive (0.18 fl oz)
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:

XTL-5700 - Fiskars 5 Precision Tip Scissors - Super Sharp
XTL-3007 - Beadsmith English Beading Needles Size 13 - 4 Needles

Additional Information

Theme	Spring, Boho
Ingredients	JSK-0158, JSK-0041, JB-2571, XCR-4215, XCR-8932, XTL-1026, XTL-1054,

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 1209 'Marbled Opaque Avocado/Pink' 8 Gram Tube

            Toho Round Seed Beads 11/0 1209 'Marbled Opaque Avocado/Pink' 8 Gram Tube
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 8 Gram Tube.

                $3.95
            
             / Package | SKU: JSK-0158

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Toho Round Seed Beads 11/0 83 'Metallic Iris Brown' 8 Gram Tube

            Toho Round Seed Beads 11/0 83 'Metallic Iris Brown' 8 Gram Tube
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Tube.

                $2.49
            
             / Package | SKU: JSK-0041

The Beadsmith Solid Brass Flat Cuff Bracelet Base 19mm (0.75 Inch) Wide (1 Piece)

            The Beadsmith Solid Brass Flat Cuff Bracelet Base 19mm (0.75 Inch) Wide (1 Piece)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Piece.

                $4.64
            
             / Package | SKU: JB-2571

The Beadsmith Ultra Suede For Beading Foundation And Cabochon Work 8.5x8.5 Inches - Fern Green

            The Beadsmith Ultra Suede For Beading Foundation And Cabochon Work 8.5x8.5 Inches - Fern Green
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Piece.

                $7.09
            
             / Package | SKU: XCR-4215

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NYMO Nylon Beading Thread Size B for Delica Beads

            NYMO Nylon Beading Thread Size B for Delica Beads "Black" 72YD (66 Meters)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Bobbin.

                $2.89
            
             / Package | SKU: XCR-8932

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Crafter's Pick The Ultimate Permanent Glue Cement Adhesive 4 OZ

            Crafter's Pick The Ultimate Permanent Glue Cement Adhesive 4 OZ
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 4 oz..

                $8.75
            
             / Package | SKU: XTL-1026

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E6000 Industrial Strength Glue Adhesive (0.18 fl oz)

            E6000 Industrial Strength Glue Adhesive (0.18 fl oz)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Piece.

                $2.19
            
             / Package | SKU: XTL-1054