Each of the bracelets is rated according to complexity, from lots of quick and easy projects to ones that take more practice and others that require advanced skills. If you're new to jewelry-making, you can start out with the simpler patterns and work your way up to the more sophisticated models. A section with basic instructions and diagrams will get you started, and helpful lists outline the tools and accessories you'll need to create chic bracelets for you and your friends.
Each of the bracelets is rated according to complexity, from lots of quick and easy projects to ones that take more practice and others that require advanced skills. If you're new to jewelry-making, you can start out with the simpler patterns and work your way up to the more sophisticated models. A section with basic instructions and diagrams will get you started, and helpful lists outline the tools and accessories you'll need to create chic bracelets for you and your friends.
100 Beautiful Bracelets: Create Elegant Jewelry Using Beads, String, Charms, Leather, and more
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Each of the bracelets is rated according to complexity, from lots of quick and easy projects to ones that take more practice and others that require advanced skills. If you're new to jewelry-making, you can start out with the simpler patterns and work your way up to the more sophisticated models. A section with basic instructions and diagrams will get you started, and helpful lists outline the tools and accessories you'll need to create chic bracelets for you and your friends.
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CHAPTER 1
1 ... Eye-catching Colors
BRACELET IN TURQUOISE, PINK, AND YELLOW
* * *
MODEL SIZE
Bracelet approx. 7¾ in.
MATERIALS
* Pink satin cord, [empty set] 0.7 mm, 5 ft. 10¾ in., 3 ft. 7¼ in., and 23 ½ in. long
* Turquoise satin cord, ø 0.7 mm, 27½ in. long
* 32 rocailles in opaque yellow, [empty set] 4.5 mm
* 2 Venetian chains in gold and silver, [empty set] 5 mm, each 6¾ in. long
* 2 silver jump rings, [empty set] 8 mm
* Silver lobster clasp, 5/8 in. long
* Embroidery needle
1 Loop a jump ring through the first link of the gold chain. Thread the 23½ in. long pink cord through the jump ring, double it and tie a loose O-Kn around the jump ring. Pull the 5 ft. 10¾ in. long cord through this O-Kn and through the first chain link until the two ends are even. Tape both ends of the chain to the work surface. Lay both of the short strands to the right of the chain (the knot-bearing strands) and place the long strands (the knotting strands) on the outsides, to the left and right.
2 String one rocaille onto the right knot-bearing strand. Thread the left-hand knotting strand through the next-but-one link of the chain, toward the right, and tie a square knot with the four strands. Then thread the left-hand knotting strand back through the same chain link to the left. Repeat step 2 until you have woven through the entire chain.
3 Using the embroidery needle, thread the 3 ft. 7¼ in. long cord through the silver chain in a blanket stitch.
4 Now lay the two chains side by side as shown in the illustration and stitch them together using the turquoise cord.
5 Secure all the cords by first knotting and then melting the ends. Attach the clasp to the bracelet using the second jump ring.
2+3 ... Seafaring Treasures
SATIN AND BEADED BRACELETS
*
MODEL SIZE
Approx. 7¾ in.
MATERIALS
SATIN BRACELET
* Satin cord in red and in blue, [empty set] 2 mm, each 3 ft. 3¼ in. long
* Satin cord in blue, [empty set] 2 mm, 2 x 7¾ in. long
* 5 large-hole glass beads, transparent, [empty set] 9 mm
* Large-hole metal bead, [empty set] 7 mm
* Silver metal pendant, fish, 1¼ in. x 1¼ in.
* Silver end cap, ø 5 mm
* Silver metal ring, closed, [empty set] 1 cm
* 2 silver jump rings, [empty set] 8 mm
* Silver lobster clasp, ¾ in. long
* Jewelry glue
BEADED BRACELET
* 8 metal beads in silver, [empty set] 6 mm
* 25 cut-glass beads in aquamarine, [empty set] 6 mm
* Elastic cord, [empty set] 0.7 mm
* Jewelry glue
Satin Bracelet
1 Pass the two long satin cords through the metal ring, double them, and string all four ends through the large-hole metal bead. Arrange the strands as follows: One blue and one red strand of 9¾ in. each (knot-bearing cords) and one blue and one red strand of 2 ft. 5½ in. each (knotting cords). Place the shorter cords in the middle and the long cords to the left and right of the middle cords.
2 Now tie three Sq-Kn. *String 1 large-hole glass bead over the two middle strands and tie three more Sq-Kn*. Repeat the starred instructions four more times. Trim the ends of the cords to 5/8 in. and glue them into the end cap using jewelry glue.
3 Attach the lobster clasp to the end cap using a jump ring. String the two leftover pieces of cut cord through the metal ring on the other end of the bracelet, double them, and tie an O-Kn. Trim the ends approx. 1½ in. below the knot. Finally, attach the metal pendant to the metal ring using a jump ring.
Beaded Bracelet
String the 8 metal beads and the 25 cut-glass beads onto the elastic cord and knot it. Secure the knot with a drop of jewelry glue and slide a metal bead over the knot.
4 ... The Colors of Nature
BRACELET IN ORANGE AND MEADOW GREEN
*
MODEL SIZE [empty set] 3 in.
MATERIALS
* Rocaille cubes, 1 x orange and 15 x light green, 4 mm x 4 mm
* Silver-lined rocailles, 5 x orange, 30 x matte orange, 9 x green, and 11 x matte light green, [empty set] 4.5 mm
* Rocailles, 21 x deep green, 15 x matte light green, and 11 x deep orange, [empty set] 4.5 mm
* Rocailles, metallic gray, 12 x [empty set] 4.5 mm and 57 x [empty set] 2.6 mm
* 9 wooden beads in dark brown, [empty set] 6 mm
* 10 silver metal beads, diamond-shaped, [empty set] 6 mm
* 14 brown cotton cords, [empty set] 1 mm, 2¾ in. long
* Approx. 3.5 coils of memory wire for bangle
Orange and Green Bracelet
1 Bend a small loop into one end of the memory wire using a pair of round-nose pliers. Set aside a colorful assortment of 28 beads (cubes and rocailles, [empty set] 4.5 mm). String the rest of the beads in any order you like onto the wire and then bend the other end into a loop as well; shortening if necessary.
2 Tie the cotton cords with double knots between the beads, randomly arranged around the bracelet. String a rocaille or a cube onto each end and then tie an OKn.
5+6 ... I Love Pink
BRACELETS IN BLUE, PINK, ORANGE, AND WHITE
* *
MATERIALS
BRACELET IN LIGHT BLUE AND PINK OR PINK, ORANGE, AND LIGHT BLUE
Embroidery floss in pink and light blue or pink, orange, and light blue
BRACELET IN PINK, ORANGE, WHITE, AND DARK BLUE
* Embroidery floss in pink, orange, white, and dark blue
The following example describes how to make the light blue and pink bracelet. The version in pink, orange, and light blue is knotted in the same way, except that the squares are worked in two colors (see figure).
Bracelet in Light Blue and Pink
1 Start with four light blue rows of four DL-Kn each (see page 160), then leave the ends hanging. To the right, tie one pink DL-Kn, then two more offset below the first, then three DL in the third row.
2 Tie the second light blue square using DR-Kn and then the pink corner to the left also using DR-Kn. Continue this pattern until the bracelet reaches the desired length. Complete the bracelet by braiding the ends into a round braid, with four strands made up of two threads each.
Bracelet in Pink, Orange, White, and Dark Blue
You will make this bracelet using the same method as the bracelet in light blue and pink, except that the blue strand will be added in between the white DL-Kn. Simply stretch the blue strand over the white knots when tying the DR-Kn and only tie it into the DL-Kn. Braid the ending round braid with three groups of two and one group of three threads.
NOTE Because of the pattern, these bracelets look better when worn with the underside facing up.
7 + 8 ... The Colors of the Rainbow
RAINBOW AND RED BRACELETS
* *
MATERIALS
RAINBOW BRACELET
* Cotton floss in yellow, light orange, dark orange, red, apple green, pistachio, pink, purple, light blue, blue, and dark blue
* 5 Swarovski ® glue-on stones, clear, [empty set] 6 mm
* Large-hole silver bead, ø 10 mm, hole size [empty set] 5 mm
* Jewelry glue
RED BRACELET
* Cotton floss in dark red
* 17 silver-lined rocailles in matte red, [empty set] 4.5 mm
* 2 metal cubes 3 mm x 3 mm, hole size [empty set] 1.5 mm
SEE DIAGRAM PAGE 182
Rainbow Bracelet
1 Arrange the strings in the order shown in the diagram on page 182 and tape them to the table approx. 6 in. from the end.
2 Knot section A of the diagram. Start from the top middle with pink as your knotting strand and tie six DR-Kn diagonally to the right. After section A, work the pattern sequence (section B) twice. Finish with section C.
3 Glue the Swarovski® stones onto the center of the bracelet using the jewelry glue. Finish the bracelet with closure version 1 (see page 164).
Red Bracelet
1 Measure out two pieces of string (6 ft. 6½ in. and 4 ft. 7 in.) and double them. Tie an O-Kn approx. 1¼ in. from the closed ends using all four strands, to create a small loop. Pull the two metal cubes over this loop. To do this, pass a piece of wire ([empty set] 0.25 mm) through the loop and bend it in half. Slide both metal cubes over the ends of the wire and onto the loop.
2 Arrange the strands as shown in the diagram. Begin in the middle with a DR-Kn. Tie a DL-Kn below and to the left and a DR-Kn below and to the right. Using a piece of wire, slide a bead onto the two middle strands and continue the pattern sequence as shown in the diagram. Repeat the sequence 17 times.
3 Tie an O-Kn, using all the strands, and a second OKn approx. ¼ in. from the first.
9+10 ... Pink and Orange Harmony
BRACELETS WITH BEADS AND DANGLES
* *
MATERIALS
BRACELET WITH SILVER BEADS
* Cotton floss in purple, pink, lilac, light orange, and dark orange
* 15 silver rocailles, [empty set] 2.6 mm
* 4 silver large-hole beads, [empty set] 9 mm, hole size [empty set] 4 mm
* 2 silver large-hole beads, [empty set] 6 mm, hole size [empty set] 3 mm
BRACELET WITH BEAD DANGLES
* Cotton floss in pink and orange
* 3 silver metal beads, diamond-shaped, [empty set] 8 mm
* 2 rose quartz beads, ø 1 cm
* 1 pink cut-glass bead, [empty set] 8 mm
* 2 pink cat's eye beads, [empty set] 6 mm
* 11 silver head pins, ¾ in. long
* 2 silver metal rings, [empty set] 8 mm
* Silver jump ring, [empty set] 6 mm
* Silver lobster clasp, 5/8 in. long
Bracelet with Silver Beads
1 Arrange the strands as shown in the diagram below and tape them to your work surface approx. 6 in. from the ends.
2 This bracelet will be woven using only DR-Kn moving diagonally to the right. Before knotting the fifth row, string one rocaille onto each of the middle three strands and push them all the way up. Now knot the fifth row using four DR-Kn.
3 After the eighth row, pull all of the strands through a large-hole bead, ø 9 mm. Repeat this pattern sequence four times. At the end, repeat the sequence once more, but without adding the large-hole bead at the end.
4 Tie an O-Kn directly below the last row, using all strands. Complete the bracelet using Closure version 1 (see page 164).
Bracelet with Bead Dangles
1 Measure out two pink strings of 3 ft. 3¼ in. and 5 ft. 10¾ in., respectively, and an orange string of 7 ft. 10½ in. Work the beginning of closure version 3 (see page 165).
2 Next, arrange the strands according to the diagram below. This bracelet is unusual in that you will be weaving with two strands at a time. Tie two DR-Kn using the two orange strands. Then tie a DL-Kn using the two middle pink strands and finally two DL-Kn using the orange strands. Now tie a DR-Kn using the middle two pink strands. Continue this sequence for 5½ in.
3 Work the conclusion of closure version 3. Now place a bead onto each of the head pins and bend the other end into an eyelet, using a pair of round-nose pliers. Twist open the eyelet with a pair of flat-nose pliers, hang it in the bracelet, and close the eyelet again.
11 ... A Woven and Beaded Original
BLUE AND RED BRACELET
* *
MATERIALS
* Cotton floss in dark red, light blue, and dark blue
* 40 rocailles in opaque light blue, [empty set] 2.6 mm
* 24 rocailles in silver mother of pearl, [empty set] 2.6 mm
* 3 silver-lined rocailles in matte red, [empty set] 4.5 mm
* 2 closed metal rings, [empty set] 8 mm
* Jump ring, [empty set] 8 mm
* Silver lobster clasp, 5/8 in. long
Bracelet in Blue and Red
1 Cut one strand of each color (double the length shown in the diagram) and make the beginning of closure version 3 (see page 165).
2 Arrange the strands as shown in the diagram and knot section A. The rows are worked diagonally in toward the center. After knotting the red point-down chevron (see page 162), use a piece of wire to string five small light blue rocailles onto each of the two outside strands, and three silver rocailles onto each of the next strands on the inside. Tie two RLKn with using two red center strands. Now work diagonally from the center outward. After the second point-up chevron (top of the diamond — see page 161), string a light blue rocaille [empty set] 4.5 mm onto the two center strands and then work a point-down chevron. Repeat section A three times, then finish as shown in the diagram.
3 Work the end of closure version 3.
12-14 ... Summer Feeling
PINK, RED, AND PURPLE BRACELETS WITH RHINESTONES
* *
MODEL SIZE
Approx. 7½ in. long
MATERIALS PINK BRACELET WITH RHINESTONES
* Crochet thread in pink (size 3), 7 ft. 10½ in., 6 ft. 6½ in., and 2 ft. 7½ in. long
* Rhinestone chain, [empty set] 2.5 mm, 6 in. long
* Owl charm, ¾in. long Metal ring in silver, [empty set] 7 mm
* 2silver jump rings, [empty set] 7 mm
* Silver lobster clasp, 5/8 in. long
BRACELET WITH BALL CHAIN
* Crochet thread in purple and pink (size 7), 2 ft. 3½ in. long each
* Silver ball chain, [empty set] 2 mm, 1 ft. 4½ in. long
* Large-hole silver bead, [empty set] 9 mm
* 3silver jump rings, [empty set] 8 mm
* Silver lobster clasp, 5/8 in. long
RED BRACELET
* Crochet thread in red (size 3), 6 x 2 ft. 3½ in. long
* Silver metal ring, [empty set] 7 mm
* Silver jump ring, [empty set] 7 mm
* Silver lobster clasp, 5/8 in. long
Pink Bracelet with Rhinestones
1 Pass the 6 ft. 6½ in. strand and the 2 ft. 7½ in.-long strand through a metal ring and double them. Tie a loose O-Kn with all strands below the metal ring. Place the knot-bearing threads (1 ft. 3¾ in. long each) in the middle and the knotting threads (3 ft. 3¼ in. long each) on the outside to the left and right. Now knot 6 in. using Sq-Kn.
2 Stick one end of the rhinestone chain into the loose O-Kn at the end of the bracelet and pull it tight. Tape the end to the work surface. Lay the rhinestone chain on top of the woven bracelet and tape them together at the bottom end. Double the 7 ft. 10½ in. long strand and fasten it to the beginning of the bracelet, just below the O-Kn, using a half-hitch knot. Now knot the already woven bracelet and the chain together using Sq-Kn, always placing one Sq-Kn between the links of the rhinestone chain.
3 Pass all the strands through the second metal ring and tie an O-Kn directly below the last Sq-Kn, tying the metal ring into the knot. Trim the ends of the bracelet to approx. 1¼ in. Attach the clasp and the owl pendant to the bracelet using jump rings.
Bracelet with Ball Chain
1 String the two pieces of crochet thread and the ball chain through a jump ring and double them. Pull the large-hole bead over all the ends and slide it up below the jump ring. Secure the strands with tape.
2 Place the strands next to each other as follows: pink, purple, 2x ball chain, purple, and pink. Now braid the next 5 ½ in. using a herringbone braid. To do so, take the three left-hand strands in your left hand and the three righthand strands in your right hand. Pass the left-hand pink strand from the outside over the purple strand and over the ball chain and take it in your right hand. Now pass the right-hand pink strand over the purple strand, the ball chain, and the pink strand in the middle, and take it in your left hand. Now pass the outside-left purple strand into the middle and take it in your right hand. Pass the outside-right purple strand into the middle and take it into your left hand. Do the same with the ball chain.
Continue to repeat the starred instructions.
3 Tie the four thread ends into a loose O-Kn at the end of the herringbone braid. Pull the ball chain through the knot and hang a jump ring in the knot. Pull the knot tight and attach the clasp to the beginning of the bracelet using the remaining jump ring.
Red Bracelet
Pass the six threads through a metal ring, double them, and tie one O-Kn below the metal ring. Divide the threads into three strands of four threads each and braid a 6 in. long braid. Then pull a metal ring over four of the threads and tie an O-Kn using all of the threads, tying the metal ring into the knot. Trim the ends of the bracelet to approx. 1½ in. and attach the clasp using the jump ring.
15 ... Heat Wave
RED AND ORANGE BRACELET WITH CHARMS
* * *
MODEL SIZE
Approx. 7½ in. long
MATERIALS
* Cotton cord in orange, [empty set] 1 mm, 5 ft. 3 in. and 3 ft. 3¼ in. long
* Cotton cord in red, [empty set] 1 mm, 3 ft. 3¼ in., 2 ft. 3¼ in., and 2 ft. 11/2 in.
* 2 red glass beads, ø 8 mm
* 2 orange cut-glass beads, [empty set] 6 mm
* 2 silver metal beads, [empty set] 4 mm
* 6 silver metal large-hole beads, [empty set] 6 mm
* 2 silver metal large-hole beads with spirals, [empty set] 9 mm
* 1 Silver metal peace-sign charm, [empty set] 1.4 cm
* 3 silver jump rings, [empty set] 8 mm
* 2 silver jump rings, [empty set] 6 mm
* 2 silver metal rings, closed, [empty set] 1 cm
* 4 silver head pins, ¾ in. long
* Silver lobster clasp, ¾ in. long
Charm Bracelet in Red and Orange
1 Lay the five cords together, pass them through a metal ring, and double them. Next, thread all ten strands through the first silver metal large-hole spiral bead. Arrange the lengths of the strands as follows:
Orange: Arrange the 5 ft. 3 in. long strand into 2 x 2 ft. 7½ in. strands, and the 3 ft. 3¼ in. long strand into 1 x 2 ft. ½3 in. strand and 1 x 1¾1 in. strand.
Red: Arrange the 3 ft. 3 in. long strand into one 2 ft. 3½ in. strand and one 11¾ in., the 2 ft. 3½ in. long strand into 2 x 1 ft. 1¾ in., and the 2 ft. 1½ in. long strand into 11¾ in. and 1 ft. 1¾ in.
2 First, you will work with the two 2 ft. 7½ in. long orange cords (knotting cords) and one 11¾ in. long red cord (knot- bearing cord). Lay the other cords out of the way to the side and above. Weave 4¾ in. of Sp-Kn using the cords specified above.
3 Next, you will need three red strands of 1 ft. 1¾ in. each. Braid these three strands into a braid 4¾ in. long.
4 Now place the remaining four strands in the following order: the 2 ft. 3½ in.-long orange strand on the outer left and the 2 ft. 31/2 in.-long red strand on the outer right. The two 11¾ in. strands should be in the middle (knot- bearing cords). Now work 5 SqKn using the outer strands (knotting cords).
*Slide one large-hole metal bead onto the two middle strands and then tie five more SqKn.* Repeat the starred steps five times.
(Continues…)
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Table of Contents
ContentsCOLOR ME HAPPY … 6
1… Eye-catching Colors … 8
2 + 3… Seafaring Treasures … 10
4 … The Colors of Nature … 12
5 + 6 … I Love Pink … 14
7 + 8 … The Colors of the Rainbow … 16
9 + 10… Pink and Orange Harmony … 18
11… A Woven and Beaded Original… 20
12-14… Summer Feeling… 22
15… Heat Wave …24
16… One for you, One for me… 26
17… A Dream in Rose… 28
18–20… The Shimmer of the Sea… 30
21… Vibrant Colors… 32
22 + 23… Enchanted Harvest… 34
24… For Trendsetters… 36
25 + 26… A Colorful Combination… 38
ELEGANT BRACELETS… 40
27… Mediterranean Sparkle… 42
28… Glittering Gems… 44
29… Elegant Bracelets… 46
30 + 31… Criss-Cross… 48
32… Diamond Fever… 50
33… Elegant Wristwear… 52
34 + 35… Hippie Chic… 54
36 + 37… Silver with a Splash of Color… 56
38… Green as Glass… 58
39… Classy and Elegant… 60
40 + 41… Delicate Trinkets… 62
42… Cool Summer Colors… 64
NATURE'S CHARMS… 66
43… Beachcomber's Delight… 68
44… Stylish Connections… 70
45 + 46… Quick and Easy to Make… 72
47 + 48… Golden Highlights… 74
49 + 50… A Splash of Red… 76
51… Diagonal Stripes… 78
52 + 53… Autumn Leaves… 80
54 + 55… Nature's Beauty… 82
56… Warm Earth Tones… 84
57… Glittering Accessories… 86
58 + 59… Braided and Wrapped… 88
60… Beautiful Braids… 90
61 + 62… A Hint of Mystery… 92
TRENDY BRACELETS… 94
63… Intricate Fascination… 96
64 + 65… Mysterious Glimmer… 98
66… Subtle with a Dash of Color… 100
67–69… Simple and Stunning… 102
70–72… Heart of Gold … 104
73… Cool and Collected… 106
74… Colorfully Embroidered… 108
75 + 76… Sporty and Chic… 110
77… Topsy-Turvy… 112
78… It's Summertime!... 114
79… Modern and Uncomplicated… 116
COOL COMBINATIONS… 118
80 + 81… Blue Bracelets… 120
82… Fiery Sunset… 122
83 + 84… Knotted with Love… 124
85… Striking Friendship Bracelets… 126
86… Southwest Style… 128
87 + 88… Rosé Variations… 130
89… A Hint of Lavender… 132
90–92… Many-Colored Bracelets… 134
93… A Hint of Glamour… 136
94 + 95… Good-Luck Bracelets… 138
96 + 97… Gleaming Gold Treasures… 140
98… Multifaceted and Classy… 142
99… Bracelet with Diamond Motif… 144
100… Elegant Wrap Bracelet… 146
BASIC INSTRUCTIONS… 148
Materials and Tools… 150
Braiding… 154–165
Beading… 165–175
Loom Beading… 176
Stringing Beads… 177
Working with Leather… 178–181
Diagrams… 182–189
Level of difficulty
* Quick and easy
** Requires practice
*** Advanced