Bead Bracelet
Upon request I have put together a tutorial for the previously posted bead bracelet. (Sorry for the delay!) It must be said that I’m not too experienced with making jewelry, so you might find much better ways to do this than I have.
You’ll need:
A lock
Beads (I’ve used 32 champagne colored pearls and 4 glass beads in a matching color)
A small fabric flower
A few inches of very narrow ribbon
Waxed thread (preferably in as similar colors to the pearls as possible)
How to:
I used waxed thread instead of metal strings cause I find it easier to work with, and metal has a tendancy to brake. I started off by cutting two pieces of thread and tying them to one of the lock hoops. Then I put on beads on both threads until I had reached the middle. Now I put a needle on the threads and sewed them through the fabric flower. Sew them in so that the left thread now becomes the right thread and the other way around. Continue putting beads on the threads until you have the length you want. End by tying the ends to the other lock hoop. The ribbon I just tied to the flower.
So pretty! I always say I’ll get down to these fun, crafty projects, but somehow I can never seem to start!
Comment by JellyGirl — November 11, 2005 @ 3:27 am
I know the problem, at least now when I have tons of other things to do. But I’m thinking of making some christmas presents to save me some money… :)
Comment by Agathe — November 11, 2005 @ 7:34 am
that is really beautiful agathe i wont be able to make it at the mo cos i’m to ill with a rotton cold !!!!!!
Comment by Lors — November 11, 2005 @ 9:15 am
Thanks Lors! I hope you feel better soon!
Comment by Agathe — November 11, 2005 @ 9:30 am