Designed by Molly Schaller
featuring Bead Gallery Beads from the Halcraft Collection
Materials:
16 4x5mm silver plated bumpy rondelles (12554)
14 8x9mm silver plated antiqued Bali-style bead cap (12631)
28 4mm silver plated melon beads (12566)
13 6mm silver plated bumpy beads (12570)
14 1x4mm silver plated dot rondelles (82619)
1 silver-plated copper base Bali-style 3-hole rondelle (16473)
14 beads from aqua large glass mix (15606)
14” beads from aqua small glass mix (15602)
14 silver tone head pins (12959)
30” Elasticity stretch cord (JE1.OT-0025M)
Tools:
Wire nippers
Scissors
Chain nose pliers
Round-nose pliers
Super glue
Time to create: 1-2 hours
Instructions:
1. Slide 1 dot rondelle and one large aqua mix bead onto a head pin. Make a simple loop. Repeat 13 more times.
2. Cut 10” of stretch cord. Make a mix of the small aqua glass beads and the silver plated bumpy rondelles. String 7” of this mix and then pass the cord through the first hole in the 3-hole bead.
3. Make a surgeon’s knot, add a drop of glue to the knot, then pull it inside the 3-hole bead. Trim excess cord.
4. Cut another 10” of stretch cord.
5. Onto it string 1 melon, 1 large aqua mix drop, 1 melon, and 1 bumpy bead. Repeat this step 13 more times.
6. Pass the cord through the second (center) hole of the 3-hole bead.
7. Make a surgeon’s knot, add a drop of glue to the knot, then pull it inside the 3-hole bead. Trim excess cord.
8. Repeat steps 1-3 for the last strand of the bracelet.
Molly Schaller is a beaded jewelry designer and craft industry consultant who loves beading, knitting, gardening, bookbinding, and being with her family and pets. She’s always on the lookout for new ways to express her creativity and help others learn ways to tap into their creativity as well!