March "Designs We Love" braceletVanessa Henderson used a harvest of greens in lush dangles
Published: January 18, 2012 Vanessa Henderson of Lafayette, N.J., didn't get all 40 of Ireland's shades of green in her swingy bracelet, but she came close! It won't literally transport you directly to the Emerald Isle, but it will certainly cure the winter blues.
You can see more of Vanessa's work at vhdesigns.shophandmade.com or contact her at vhbeading@yahoo.com.
See more designs we love in the March issue of Bead Style.
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Supplies
◆ 100-120 assorted green beads, 4-20 mm
◆ 4-6 8 mm brass jump rings
◆ 50-60 1 1/2-in. (3.8 cm) head pins
◆ 7 in. (18 cm) cable chain, 8-10 mm links
◆ lobster claw clasp
◆ chainnose and roundnose pliers
◆ diagonal wire cutters
Check your local bead store for supplies. To find the nearest store, visit beadshopfinder.com. Click here for illustrated step-by step Basic techniques. |
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Step 1 On a head pin, string one to three beads. Make a plain loop (Basics). Make 50-60 bead units, varying the design for each one as mush as possible. | |
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