Are you an experienced beader/designer, or are your venturing for the first time into the wonderful, colorful world of beads? Either way, The Beaded Giraffe is your "beading place" in Bethesda.
String a multistrand bracelet that's uniquely you.
A focal bead takes center stage in this simple strung bracelet. Choose a centerpiece that reflects your
personality and surround it with crystals of varying colors and finishes. Whether you opt for dramatic black and
white or vibrant color, this design will produce a well-balanced combination of personal expression and classic
feminine appeal.
Supply List
20-30mm focal bead
2 6mm cube crystals
50 4mm round crystals, 18 in one color, 16 each in two colors
2 4mm round beads
2 2mm round beads
4 7mm spacers
4 5mm spacers
flexible beading wire, .010
4 crimp beads
toggle clasp
chainnose or crimping pliers
diagonal wire cutters
Tip
To lengthen the bracelet, string additional round crystals. To shorten it, use fewer crystals. Finishing the
bracelet will add approximately 2½ in. (6.4cm).
Determine the finished length of your bracelet, add 5 in.
(13cm), and cut three pieces of beading wire to that length. Center a focal bead over all three wires.
On each side, over all three wires, string a round crystal, a
7mm spacer, a cube crystal, and a 5mm spacer.
On each end, string eight round crystals, using a different
color for each strand.
On each side, over all three wires, string a crimp bead. Over two strands, string a 2mm round bead and go back through the crimp bead and two crystals. Tighten the wires, and
check the fit. Add or remove beads from each end if necessary. Crimp the crimp beads (Basics) and trim the excess
wire.
On each end, on the remaining
wire, string: 7mm spacer, 5mm spacer,
4mm round bead, crimp bead, half of the
clasp. Go back through the beads just
strung and tighten the wire. Crimp the
crimp beads and trim the excess wire.
Are you an experienced beader/designer, or are your venturing for the first time into the wonderful, colorful world of beads? Either way, The Beaded Giraffe is your "beading place" in Bethesda.
Determine the finished length of your bracelet, add 5 in.
(13cm), and cut three pieces of beading wire to that length. Center a focal bead over all three wires.
On each side, over all three wires, string a round crystal, a
7mm spacer, a cube crystal, and a 5mm spacer.
On each end, string eight round crystals, using a different
color for each strand.
On each side, over all three wires, string a crimp bead. Over two strands, string a 2mm round bead and go back through the crimp bead and two crystals. Tighten the wires, and
check the fit. Add or remove beads from each end if necessary. Crimp the crimp beads (Basics) and trim the excess
wire.
On each end, on the remaining
wire, string: 7mm spacer, 5mm spacer,
4mm round bead, crimp bead, half of the
clasp. Go back through the beads just
strung and tighten the wire. Crimp the
crimp beads and trim the excess wire.