Sunday, August 19, 2007

More bracelets


I finished another couple of bracelets recently. I found the pattern/instructions for both in Beautiful Bracelets by Jill Oxton. I found her instructions pretty easy to follow. This is also the first time I used bead tips. It does make it easier to add the clasps and I think it gives them a more finished look.


First is a herringbone spiral in blue. It is made with size 11/0 silver lined matte transparent cadet blue Japanese seed beads and a more transparent blue bead with an ab finish - those beads are by Toho, they are similar in size to Delica's. The colors are perfect to wear with jeans.



Next is a purple bracelet made using even count peyote stitch. It is made with size 11/0 silver lined matte transparent light lavender rainbow Japanese seed beads and #59 Delica's. The size of beads are just different enough that there is a ripple effect in the way it lays.
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