Christmas-Themed Stretch Bracelet with Celestial Crystal® Rounds and Miyuki Seed Beads
Design Idea SD29
Merry & Bright
-- Designer --
Elaine, Jewelry Designer, Exclusively for Fire Mountain Gems and Beads®
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- Bead, facets transparent emerald green, Celestial Crystal® 8mm round
- Bead, facets transparent red, Celestial Crystal® 8mm round
- Cord, Powercord®, elastic, clear, 0.8mm, 8.5 pound test
- Seed bead, Miyuki, glass, #8 rocaille, opaque silver-plated, (RR-961)
- Adhesive, E6000® Plus
Instructions
Cut one 10-inch length of Powercord® 0.8mm diameter clear elastic. Stretch the cord gently to condition it before stringing.
String on beads in your desired pattern. To replicate this bracelet, string the beads in the following order:
- One Celestial Crystal® 8mm red faceted round bead
- One Miyuki #8 rocaille silver-plated seed bead
- One Celestial Crystal® 8mm red faceted round bead
- One Miyuki #8 rocaille silver-plated seed bead
- One Celestial Crystal® 8mm emerald green faceted round bead
- One Miyuki #8 rocaille silver-plated seed bead
- One Celestial Crystal® 8mm emerald green faceted round bead
- One Miyuki #8 rocaille silver-plated seed bead
Keep stringing until all beads have been used or the bracelet is the desired length.
Bring the cord ends together and tie a secure surgeon’s knot, pulling firmly to create a snug bracelet fit.
Apply a small dab of E6000® Plus adhesive to the knot if desired. Allow the adhesive to dry completely, then trim any excess cord.
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