Free Projects : bracelet

Right Angle Weave: 5 Free Beadweaving Patterns

Michelle M. — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 11:48:00 GMT

Right Angle Weave: Beading Daily Presents 5 Free Beadweaving Patterns contains 5 terrific right-angle weave (RAW) patterns. Learn the basics of right-angle weave with the sparkling Comet Right-Angle Weave Earrings by Step by Step Beads editor Leslie Rogalski. Then create a long ribbon of inch-wide beadwork with the colorful Ribbons necklace by Chris Prussing. The Achimedes’s Star bracelet by Gwen Fisher uses a technique variation that produces a lacy star pattern. Tina Koyama’s Triple Quatrefoil Wrap features fire-polished rounds to create a pretty cuff. Wrap up your right-angle weave exploration with the bold Egyptian Cuff by Shelley Nybakke. ...(read more)

California Dreaming

Michelle M. — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:58:00 GMT

Create an original bracelet by adding your favorite charms and beads to a piece of chain. Designer Lea Worcester believes that people who grow up on or near the Pacific Coast will always be linked to the sight, smell, feel, and ambient sound of the ocean. This bracelet is one way that beach lovers can keep the sea close to them, no matter where they are. Originally published in Stringing Spring 2005, ...(read more)

Champagne Wishes Bangle

Michelle M. — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:53:00 GMT

Wrap champagne-colored cubic zirconia beads on the frame with gold-filled wire around this pretty bangle. Attach embellishing beads with jump rings. This project from Step by Step Wire Jewelry with step-by-step photos will be free for a limited time....(read more)

Loop de Loop Bangle

Michelle M. — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:48:00 GMT

Make a fun wire bangle with crystals and two sterling bangle bracelets. Connect the bracelets with silver craft wire and leftover crystals from your stash for an eyecatching and affordable accessory. This project from Step by Step Wire Jewelry will be free for a limited time....(read more)

Square-Stitched Twisty Strap

Michelle M. — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 09:31:00 GMT

This tight-fitting bracelet from Beadwork magazine is made by working a strip of square-stitch on the diagonal. Instructions include step-by-step illustrations on how to create an alternative increase/descrease in square stitch that creates gently curved edges. This intermediate/advanced square stitch bracelet project will be free for a limited time....(read more)

Making Wire Jewelry: 6 Free Wire Designs from Beading Daily

Michelle M. — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 06:37:00 GMT

This free ebook Making Wire Jewelry: 6 Free Wire Designs from Beading Daily contains 6 wirework projects: 2 necklaces using wirewrapped loops, 1 wire bangle bracelet covered with coiled wire and bead dangles, 2 pairs of wire earrings, and 1 wirewrapped ring. Projects range in difficulty from beginner to intermediate and use a variety of wireworking techniques, including spirals, coiling, wirewrapping, hammering, and twisting wire....(read more)

Stones and Roses

Michelle M. — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 11:56:00 GMT

Rose montées are rhinestones with a channeled metal backing for thread to pass through in crossing directions. Prestring rose montées on a bead loom and then weave a cobblestone texture of 4mm cube beads and size 8 seed beads between them. This project from the Beadwork archives will be available free for a limited time....(read more)

Inferno Bead Bracelet

Michelle M. — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 17:29:00 GMT

Instructions for the red and black polymer clay beads used in this simple bracelet, along with a matching necklace, may be found in the March/April 2009 issue of Step by Step Beads....(read more)

5 Free Peyote Stitch Patterns

Kat — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 22:18:00 GMT

Find 5 peyote stitch patterns, step by step illustrated instructions on peyote stitch basics (odd-count peyote, even-count peyote, and how to zip up a peyote tube), and peyote stitch graph paper in this free project ebook from Beading Daily. ...(read more)

Frosty Pink

Michelle M. — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 08:11:00 GMT

This 2-strand pearl and crystal bracelet was created with elastic, making it easy to slip on and off.

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Blue Jean Queen Duo

Michelle M. — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 09:09:00 GMT

Kyanite is a lovely, lustrous mineral. Varying from blue to green with pearly white streaks, it looks especially good with denim! This simple bracelet and earring set matches the Blue Jean Queen necklace on page 14 of the January-February 2009 issue of Step by Step Beads. ...(read more)

Snow Friend Bracelet

Michelle M. — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 07:46:00 GMT

This cheerful winter 2-strand bracelet of white crystal bicones, red seed beads, pewter, and handcrafted porcelain beads (including a snowflake and a snowman) will brighten your holiday. ...(read more)

Egyptian Cuff

Michelle M. — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 10:36:00 GMT

This metal-bead cuff has just the right amount of crystal sparkle that's worthy of an Egyptian princess. Worked in segments, the multilayer right-angle-weave rectangles are first woven then connected with loops of beads. This project is from Beadwork magazine and will be free for a limited time....(read more)

Midnight Garden Cuff

Michelle M. — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:25:00 GMT

A formal garden of sparkling flowers bloom on a peyote stitch black cuff with an elegant crystal border. This project uses an odd-count peyote stitch technique developed by Cynthia Rutledge. ...(read more)

Jane of the Jungle Peyote Chart

Michelle M. — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 08:33:00 GMT

Matte size 11 cylinder beads in shades of green (olive, avocado, ivy, moss), along with cream and black make striking contrast to the feminine silver findings. This project was part of the October/November 2008 Beadwork challenge. Download includes only color chart for peyote stitch band, not instructions for entire bracelet project....(read more)