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String floral slider components for bracelets that bloom

by Paulette Biedenbender

WHAT YOU’LL LEARNfinishing with a fold-over clasp

Fall forflowers

1bracelet • Cut two 14-in. (36 cm) pieces of beading wire. On both

wires, center a slider bar. On each end of each wire, string a bicone crystal and an 110 seed bead.

2 On each wire, string: hole of a floral slider, about ¾ in. (1.9 cm)

of 110s, hole of the slider, color A round pearl, 5 mm rondelle crystal, color B round pearl.

3On each side, over both wires, string a 6 mm rondelle crystal.

On each wire, string: color A pearl, 5 mm rondelle, 6 mm rondelle, 5 mm rondelle, color A pearl.

“Not only is this bracelet awesome, it’s economical to make.”

Front and centerString enough pearls so your bracelet fits comfortably, but don’t add too many; the idea is to keep the flower components at the top of your wrist.

Paulette BiedenbenderPaulette is lead designer at Kamina Couture Design in Franklin, Wis. She’s been beading since 1996 and loves trying new techniques and media, although off-loom weaving is her favorite style. She teaches various aspects of beading and enjoys seeing others get excited about learning a new craft. Contact her at paulette@kaminacouture.com or visit kaminacouture.etsy.com.

What you’ll need

bracelet

◆◆ 2 30 mm floral sliders, with two holes

◆◆ 11 mm slider bar, with two holes

◆◆ 12 6 mm rondelle crystals

◆◆ 20 5 mm rondelle crystals

◆◆ 4 4 mm bicone crystals

◆◆ 24–36 3 mm round pearls,

in two colors

◆◆ 1 g 110 seed beads

◆◆ 2 crimp beads

◆◆ fold-over magnetic clasp

◆◆ chainnose pliers

◆◆ diagonal wire cutters

Supplies from Mobile-Boutique,

mobile-boutique.com. Check your local

bead store for supplies.

4 Repeat step 3, substituting color B pearls for the color As. String

pearls until the strands are within 1 in. (2.5 cm) of the finished length (Front and center, below).

5 On one side, over both wires, string a fold-over clasp. On one

wire, string a crimp bead. With the other wire, go through the crimp bead from the opposite direction. Repeat on the other side. Check the fit and add or remove beads if necessary. Flatten the crimp beads (Basics) and trim the excess wire. ✳

I bought the antique-looking flower components for these cuffs from Mobile-Boutique; they offer many options in slider beads. With their sparkly crystal and rhinestone embellishments, the earth-toned pieces make a beautiful centerpiece. Finish with a fold-over magnetic clasp for a unique piece with a vintage feel.

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