Beaded Bracelet

Supplies can be bought from any craft store like Hobby Lobby or Micheal’s. Bali beads are a popular choice of beads, outstanding in quality and details. Each sterling silver Bali bead is traditionally handcrafted by silversmiths in Bali. These beads are available online.

Below is a list of what you will need to create the sterling silver beaded bracelet shown below. Remember, you can create your own design.

• 1 sterling silver toggle clasp
• 2 sterling silver crimp beads – 2x2 mm
• 14 sterling silver bead caps – 4mm
• 4 sterling silver beads – choice style A
• 3 sterling silver beads – choice style B
• 12 Swarovski Crystals – 6mm

• 4 round crystals

• 2 of color A
• 2 of color B

• 6 bicone crystals of color A
• 2 spacer beads of color B

• Nylon coated stainless steel soft flex bead wire - .014 inch diameter

• Crimping pliers
• Round nose pliers
• Flex wire cutter

Personalize It! You can personalize your bracelet with dangles made from headpins and beads, pear shaped drop beads or tags engraved with various sayings like, "Made with Love." Letter beads can be added to spell someone's name or to add their initials. Customize your bracelet by choosing the style and color of beads to fit the personality of your recipient.

Directions to Make a Beaded Bracelet

1. Cut desired length of wire with flex cutters – approximately 12 to 15 inches.

2. Push flex wire through the small circle loop of the bar half of toggle clasp.

3. Wire should extend about 1-inch through the loop.

4. Bend wire down to meet the longer section.

5. Thread a crimp bead over the long end of the wire and slide the crimp bead up to the short end of the wire. Thread the short end of the wire into the crimp bead as well.

6. Pull the crimp bead up to the loop on the bar of the toggle clasp.

7. Crimp the crimp bead with the crimp pliers to secure the wire.

8. Add the beads in the following order - ensure that the lagging strand is also pushed through center of beads:

9. Thread wire through crimp bead.

10. Then push wire through loop on circle half of toggle clasp.

11. Fold wire down and thread back through crimp bead.

12. Crimp bead with crimping pliers.

13. Cut remaining wire leaving 1-inch excess and tuck into beads of bracelet.

For a creative gift wrap, place your beaded bracelet in an organza draw-string bag for a glamorous presentation. Customized for your special someone, a beaded bracelet is a keepsake that will be cherished and appreciated for years to come!