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- Mar 04, 2014
How to Make Vintage Beaded Flower Bracelet with Clay Beads and Glass Pearls
Summary: Here will show how to make beaded flower bracelets with three kinds of beads! If you prefer beaded charm bracelets, then never miss this easy & funny tutorial!
This beaded charm bracelet uses delicate flower beads with glass pearls and stardust beads. The combination of the flower bracelet creates a vintage inspired look which is feminine and gentle. The pearls hold the flowers in place and prevent them from turning so the beaded bracelet always appears perfect.
Materials needed in making a beaded bracelet
12mm Handmade Polymer Clay Beads, Flower,
0.4mm Copper Jewelry Wire
4mm Mixed Color Stardust Beads
8mm Round Glass Pearl Beads Strands
Alloy Lobster Claw Clasps
Brass Crimp Beads
Iron JumpRings
nose pliers
Instructions on making a beaded charm bracelet
Step1: Cut wire to prepare for threading
1st, cut approx. 60cm of copper jewelry wire and fold in half;
2nd, thread on one crimp and one jump ring, slide them to the middle fold;
3rd, thread the wire back through the crimp and squash it with pliers.
Step2: Thread stardust beads, glass pearls and flower beads
1st, thread a stardust bead on both ends and a glass pearl on one;
2nd, Cross the end with one stardust bead back through the glass pearl and pull tight;
3rd, thread another stardust bead onto both ends and a flower bead onto one;
4th, cross the spare end back through the flower bead and pull tight, repeat above 3 steps until the bracelet is the desired length.
Step3: Trim the spare wire to finish the beaded flower bracelet
1st, thread a clasp and crimp onto one end;
2nd, cross the other end back through the crimp and squash;
3rd, thread the spare wire back through the beads and trim it.
Done!
See? Making a beaded bracelet can be so easy and happy, right? The use of copper wire enables greater malleability and flexibility of the beaded charm bracelet positioning for a perfect fit. You can also use elastic thread to replace. Have a nice try, my friend!