Beaded Leather Cuff Bracelet
by Katie Hacker
Materials:
Distressed leather snap cuff #CUFF002-205X15-01D
http://www.dreamtimecreations.com/product/33242/leather-cuff-205cm-x-15cm-brown/
4 crystal AB 6mm Swarovski Elements #A5000MM06CABFC
http://www.dreamtimecreations.com/product/32362/swarovski-5000-beads-round-6mm-crystal-ab-fully-coated/
3 crystal AB 10mm Swarovski Elements #A5000MM10CAB
http://www.dreamtimecreations.com/product/6683/crystallized-swarovski-elements-5000-beads-round-10mm-crystal-ab/
4 creamrose light pearl 6mm Swarovski Elements #A5810MM06CREAMROSELT
http://www.dreamtimecreations.com/product/26477/swarovski-crystal-pearl-round/10mm crystal AB 5000
6 creamrose light pearl 8mm Swarovski Elements #A5810MM08CREAMROSELT
http://www.dreamtimecreations.com/product/26478/swarovski-crystal-pearl-5810-8mm-round/
26-gauge non-tarnish brass Artistic Wire #AWS-26-NTB-30YD
http://www.dreamtimecreations.com/product/26165/artistic-wire-26-gauge-non-tarnish-brass-gold-30-yard-spool-black/
Tools:
Chain-nose pliers, round-nose pliers and wire nippers
http://www.dreamtimecreations.com/product/14804/assorted-beading-tools/
Instructions
- Cut a 1-yard length of Artistic Wire and thread 8mm pearl, 10mm crystal and 8mm pearl onto the center. Hold the beads against the center of the cuff and wrap the wire ends around the cuff and back to the front.
- Pass one wire end through 6mm crystal, two 6mm pearls, 6mm crystal, wrap it around the cuff and bring the wire to the front. Pass the wire through 8mm pearl, 10mm crystal and 8mm pearl, wrap it around the cuff and bring the wire to the front. Make another full wrap around the cuff without beads. Now, pass the wire through the last row of beads again to anchor it in place.
- Pass through the second row of beads again. For the center row, pass through the top pearl and center crystal only. Trim off any extra length on that working wire.
- Use the other wire end to repeat Steps 2-3 so the bracelet is symmetrical. Add a drop of jeweler's glue in each center pearl to help hold the cut wire ends securely in place.
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