There are metal bracelets with a designated space for inserting beads. This type of bangle makes it easy to weave beads without a loom and without knowing any bead-weaving techniques. They’re designed for Miyuki Delica 11/0 beads, but as you’ll see, you can also try attaching other types of beads to them. In this tutorial, we’ve also chosen imitation hematite beads and small carnelian beads—a beautiful stone with warm hues.
The stainless steel bracelet will remain a staple in your jewelry collection for many years to come. That’s because stainless steel is a metal that doesn’t oxidize or rust. So, if you ever want to change the bracelet’s color later on, all you’ll need to do is cut the string holding the beads and reuse the bangle to create a new bracelet with new beads.
It’s a great idea for sustainable jewelry. Note that it’s also available in gold. The gold plating, however, may wear off over the years, revealing the silver-colored stainless steel underneath. Keep this in mind when choosing your beads.
This bracelet is part of the Le Panier à Bijoux tutorial collection. It’s a series of tutorials for silver jewelry embellished with gemstones. These pieces will help you start the new school year off on the right foot with new projects and activities. Feel free to check out the other tutorials.
Cut 1.5 m of thread and thread it onto a needle. Tie the thread to one of the holes in the bracelet. Thread 1 delica bead DB-2388, 1 mini-hematite bead, 1 DB-2388. Pass through the hole opposite the one you attached the wire to. Pass through the beads to get to the first hole. Go through the first hole from the outside of the bracelet to get the needle out on the inside.
Go through the second hole at the top. You can see the wire that connects the first hole and the second on the back of the bracelet and not on the front. Thread again 1 delica bead DB-2388, 1 mini-hematite bead, 1 DB-2388. Pass through the hole in front. Pass through the beads again to the second hole. Pass through the second hole from the outside of the bracelet to get the needle out on the inside.
Repeat this technique until the end of the bracelet. Attach again 1 DB-2388, 1 mini-hematite bead, 1 DB-2388 then three times 1 DB-2192, 1 DB-2388, 1 DB-2192.
Here are the following strings of beads:
Finish by tying the thread to a hole with a double knot, then thread it through the beads to hide it and cut it.
!["Ô de Coco" Pendant by Puca®](/images_content/tutoriels/tutos/4/0/2/40262/cover/im-"O-de-Coco"-Pendant-by-Pucai.jpg "\"Ô de Coco\" Pendant by Puca®")
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