I am not a beader…just a bead lover. When I think of “beaders” I think of those amazing jewelers who can create a necklace or bracelet with hundreds of tiny beads and it turns out beautiful. They can follow or create their own instructions. They know how to start or finish a section. They know how to fix a mistake. As a bead lover, I collect all sorts of beads and most of my jewelery is a combination of stringing, wiring and the re-purposing of old pieces. My bracelet today is a pretty big achievement. Especially for someone with no actual bead training.
Lilla posted a great link on Facebook yesterday and I took it on as a challenge. She found instructions on the Bead and Button website for this bracelet. I have never made (I mean finished) a bracelet using only beads and string. I actually followed the instructions!
Excited to start I pulled out supplies last night.
The Preciosa Traditional Czech Twin Beads are now in stock and there are so many colours to choose from. I started with purple matte terra pearl.
My first attempts were not so hot….I admitted that starting this project at 10pm after a long day might not be a good idea.
This morning I started again. First set…..not bad. Not perfect I know, but perfect for me.
Here is my finished bracelet.
Here is the designers. Her beads are alot tighter and evenly spaced. If you try making one will you send us a picture! I am so happy with my own version!
You did well! Bead weaving is totally addictive and anything goes! Now that you have one completed, there is no stopping you!
Thank you! I just need a few more hours in every day to learn this skill properly!
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