Stretch Bracelet with Black Onyx, Czech Glass Druk Beads and a Gold-Finished Butterfly Charm
Design Idea SG28
-- Designer --
Elaine, Jewelry Designer, Exclusively for Fire Mountain Gems and Beads®
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- Bead, Czech glass druk, transparent cobalt, 6mm round
- Black onyx, faceted round bead, 6mm
- Charm, gold-finished "pewter" (zinc-based alloy), 12x11.5mm single-sided curved butterfly
- Bead, gold-finished, 6x1mm heishi, steel
- Jump ring, gold-plated, 4mm round, 20 gauge / 2.4mm inside diameter / brass
- Cord, Powercord®, elastic, clear, 0.8mm, 8.5 pound test
- Adhesive E6000® PREMIUM™, clear
Instructions
Cut one 10-inch length of Powercord™ 0.8mm clear elastic cord. Pre-stretch the cord to reduce future stretching.
String on your desired pattern of beads. To replicate this bracelet, use the following pattern:
- Two 6mm black onyx faceted round beads
- One 6x1mm gold-finished heishi bead
- One 6mm transparent cobalt Czech glass druk bead
- One 6x1mm gold-finished heishi bead
Repeat the pattern to reach your desired length, taking care to maintain even tension and spacing.
Bring both cord ends together and tie a secure surgeon’s knot. Apply a small drop of E6000® PREMIUM™ adhesive to the knot for added security. Tuck the knot into an adjacent bead.
Attach a 12x11.5mm gold-finished butterfly charm using a 4mm 20-gauge gold-plated round jump ring.
Check the overall symmetry of bead placement, adjust spacing if needed and ensure the bracelet lies smoothly in a circular shape.
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