Showing posts with label beaded. Show all posts
Showing posts with label beaded. Show all posts

Monday, August 19, 2013

beaded chain bracelet

beadedchainbracelettext.jpgI really like this bracelet! The thick chains against the teeny little beads gives a really nice contrast.

I originally set out to find a way to braid the beads in the middle, but I didn't have the right tools! I think I'm going to need to get some thin wire to make that happen. :D

IMG_1139.JPGupholstery thread OR two strands of embroidery flossseed beads (I used sizes 10/0 and 11/0)a needle small enough to pass through the beadschainjump ringsclosurespliersmeasuring tape or a rulerThis is the first time i have ever worked with beads. I had no idea what I was doing. I originally tried to use nylon quilting thread, and that turned into a big mess. Thread by itself did not produce a big enough knot to keep the beads in place. 

And this is why I am using two strands of embroidery floss. Gotta work with what you have :D


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