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by Lana Burford of Gems Beadbar & More™

Try this easy pattern for a fun and colorful bracelet.

Materials needed

BEADING WIRE		RING
2X2 STERLING CRIMPS		4MM CUBE BEADS
LOBSTER CLASP		8MM GLASS ROUNDELLS
		FLAT NOSE PLIERS

10 EASY STEPS

STEP 1
Grab your pre-cut beading wire.

STEP 2
Slide a crimp bead onto one end of the wire and feed it through the loop on your clasp.

STEP 3
Bring the wire end back through the crimp looping it onto the clasp. Slide the crimp close to the clasp, leaving about a ½-inch tail beyond

STEP 4
Pinch the crimp securely with flat-nosed pliers.

S TEP 5
Feed beads onto the wire in an alternating pattern. Begin with a cube bead then a roundel bead allowing the first couple of beads to cover the tail.

STEP 6
Test for length as you work. Remember to include the total length of the clasp in the overall fit of your bracelet. Also, remember you will end with a cube bead.

STEP 7
When your bracelet is the desired length, slide another crimp onto the wire and feed the wire through the ring and the crimp.

STEP 8
In addition to pushing the wire through the crimp, also feed it through one or two more beads. Leave a second tail coming out between beads.

STEP 9
Hold the piece upright by the clasp and use your pliers to pull on the tail.  This will get rid of unwanted space between beads. Do not pull so tight that the beads will not lie in a smooth line.

STEP 10
Pinch the second crimp and both the tails.

Congratulations! Enjoy your new Bracelet.

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