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Step by Step
1
Cut two pieces of stretch cord to ensure that the bracelet will fit as desired and to leave several centimetres extra for finishing. Set a crimp bead at the end of each length to prevent beads slipping off whilst threading. This will be cut off once the bracelets are completed.
2
Attach two leaf, swirl and filigree charms to individual jump rings. Split into two sets with one of each charm in each set - you will require one set for each bracelet.
3
For the acrylic bead bracelet lay out the following pattern, repeating as many times as required to create the length of bracelet needed – here I have repeated three times. Splitting your design roughly into thirds, thread one of each of the charms from one set created in step 2 into the design.
4
The pattern is Silver rondelle – amber bicone- silver rondelle – clear acrylic bicone – silver rondelle - amber bicone- silver rondelle – long brown acrylic faceted bead
5
When all the beads and charms have been added to the stretch cord tie a number of tight knots in the stretch cord, pulling the cord tight in between so that it grips back on itself. Cut off the excess cord, add a little clear nail varnish to the knot for extra security if desired and hide the knot under one of the beads.
6
For the glass pillow bracelet follow the pattern detailed below, again adding the second set of charms at equal intervals within the design. I have repeated the pattern 9 times in this case: Glass topaz pillow bead – silver wheel spacer – piñata crystazzi bicone – silver wheel spacer.
7
Finish off the second bracelet as before, following step 4 above.
8
Wear each bracelet individually or layer up for a really fashionable look!