Patriotic Bracelet Set with Czech Glass Beads and Flag Charms

Design Idea S F 3 2 - a patriotic bracelet set featuring two stretch bracelets strung with red, white and blue Czech glass druk beads on clear Powercord® elastic. Each bracelet is accented with a red, white and blue enamel flag-themed charm drop for a festive Americana-inspired look.

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Design Idea SF32

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Elaine, Jewelry Designer, Exclusively for Fire Mountain Gems and Beads®

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Bracelet One

Bead, Czech glass druk, opaque blue, 10mm round
Bead, Czech glass druk, opaque white, 10mm round
Charm assortment, imitation rhodium-finished "pewter" (zinc-based alloy) and enamel, red and blue, 16x15mm US flag and 8x7mm heart
Cord, Powercord®, elastic, clear, 0.8mm, 8.5 pound test

Bracelet Two

Bead, Czech glass druk, opaque white, 10mm round.
Bead, Czech glass druk, opaque orange, 10mm round
Charm assortment, imitation rhodium-finished "pewter" (zinc-based alloy) and enamel, red / white / blue, 16x15mm US flag and 8x4mm "USA"
Cord, Powercord®, elastic, clear, 0.8mm, 8.5 pound test

Tools

Adhesive E6000® PREMIUM™ tube, clear

Instructions

Step 1

Cut a 10-inch length of Powercord® 0.8mm clear elastic cord. Attach a bead stopper to one end.

Step 2

String the following onto the elastic cord:

Seven 10mm opaque blue Czech glass druk beads
Five 10mm opaque white Czech glass druk beads
Seven 10mm opaque blue Czech glass druk beads

Step 3

Tie the cord ends using a secure surgeon’s knot. Then place a dab of E6000® PREMIUM™ adhesive on the knot. Pull the knot into a bead and let the adhesive dry completely before cutting off excess cord.

Step 4

Using the included jump rings, attach your choice of charms to the bracelet.

Step 5

Repeat Steps 1 – 4 for the second bracelet, replacing the blue druk beads with red ones.

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Czech Glass Beads

Charms

Powercord®

Glues and Adhesives

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