The wrap bracelet technique is very simple to understand and to make. It allows you to create multi-turn bracelets with beads and a pretty border with cords. It is a method that is accessible to beginners and also allows you to make fine bead weaves without a loom.
You can use any type of beads, but prefer beads less than 5 mm in diameter for a detailed style. It is still possible to use larger beads for an XXL effect, but in this case take thicker cords. The thickness and rigidity of the cord is important to have a
Thread the button onto the leather cord and place it in the center. Tie a knot with the two parts of the cord closest to the button.
Cut 1.5 yards of yarn and thread it onto a needle. Tie the end of the thread to one of the cords near the button with a double knot. Leave 10 cm of thread end to hide the thread in the beads later.
Thread 1 facet of 4 mm bohemian beads. Place it between the two cords, go over the top cord with the needle and back into the facet. Tighten the whole thing. The bead is sandwiched.
Put on a new 4 mm facet, and repeat step 2. The same technique is used all along the bracelet.
Part 1: 50 veneers 4 mm.
Part 2 : 20 pearly pearls 4 mm.
Part 3: delicas beads 11/0 on 18.3 cm for a wrist of 14.5 cm, 20 cm for a wrist of 14.5 to 15.5 cm, 21 cm for 15.5 to 16.5 cm and 22 cm for 16.5 cm to 17.5 cm.
Part 4: sequence of 5 golden matte facets and 1 Sunshine router repeated 10 times, but without the last router. So 50 facets and 9 spinners 3 mm.
Part 5: sequence of 3 seed beads 15/0 on the same column, 3 beige facets, 3 seed beads, 3 facets, 3 seed beads, 1 pearl bead. Repeat this sequence 5 times and finish with 3 rocailles, 3 facets, 3 rocailles, 3 facets, 3 rocailles.
Tie the thread to one of the leather cords, then tuck the thread into the beads and cut it. Tie the 2 cords together, making a loop for the button. Glue the knots.
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