The color of the year 2025, according to Pantone, is Mocha Mousse: a set of brown shades reminiscent of that delicious coffee and chocolate drink. I had already presented a set of brown Miyuki bead colors that followed this Mocha Mousse trend in this video: What are the Mocha Mousse-colored Miyuki beads?
Today, I'm proposing a Miyuki loom bracelet with two pretty shades of brown inspired by Mocha Mousse. I was inspired by an Art Deco pattern that reminded me of the soft, subtle mood of this color. This Miyuki bead cuff is 35 mm wide. The pattern can be adapted: it's a repeating pattern, so you can lengthen the bracelet, but also widen or narrow it. If you modify the width of the bracelet, remember to check that a weaving tip is compatible. But even if you can't find the exact size, you can make a few decreases on the loom, on either side, to reduce the width of the bracelet and use slightly smaller weaving tips.
To weave this beaded bracelet, I chose Miyuki Beading Thread and the thicker C-LON Fine Weight thread. The C-LON Fine Weight thread is optional. I added it to the edge of the bracelet to give it better hold and resistance over time. It's also an aesthetic choice.
If you're a beginner in bead weaving, this bracelet design is not the easiest to follow. You can choose it as your first project, but I recommend this one instead, perfect for beginners: Miyuki bead bracelet beginner loom.
The bracelet is 24 beads wide, so 25 threads are required. Attach the 25 wires to the loom: 23 wires in Miyuki Beading Thread and 2 wires in C-LON Fine Weight cord. Don't cut the threads until they're all attached. Simply wrap the thread, still connected to the spool, around the loom stud.
Cut a piece of Miyuki wire about 2 m long, or even longer, as the bracelet is very wide and the wire will shorten very quickly. By taking on a little more length, you'll need to replace it less often. Thread it onto a needle. Tie the end of the thread in a double knot on the edge of the loom. Keep 35 cm of the thread end for trimming in a few steps.
Pass the thread under the loom. Thread the beads corresponding to row 1. Place each bead between two threads. Push the beads up into the air with your free hand and work back through the beads with the needle, passing over the loom threads. Repeat this step to weave a few more rows.
Remove the needle from the thread and place the 35 cm thread end in the needle. We're going to make the reduction that will enable us to make a pretty finish with the 35 mm weaving tips. Thread 1 bead less on each side, so 22 beads. These beads will be hidden in the tube, so the design doesn't matter. Place the beads in the center of the threads, leaving a gap at the beginning and end of the row. Iron through the beads with the needle, taking care to catch the edge thread with the weaving thread to bring it closer to the beads. Iron the beads a third time in the opposite direction. Tighten and adjust the beads, then lock the thread in the weave.
Put the needle back on the long piece of yarn and continue weaving. Change thread when it's only 15 to 20 cm long. Weave the size of your wrist -0.5 cm to -1 cm. Make a decrease at the end and block your thread, then cut it.
Cut the wires to maximum length, then knot the ends in pairs, loosely. Make double knots. Trim wires to within 2 mm of the knot. Open the tip a little more. Generously apply glue to the knots and beads of the last row, then slide the last row of beads into the end cap. Close the end cap. Do the same on the other side.
Open the clasp rings and slide the ferrules into them. Close them again. It's important to let the glue set for 24 hours without touching the bracelet.
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