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Re: Beads for Four Corners Bracelet

Sharon — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:23:53 GMT

I have finally gotten the beads and now I can't find the pattern. Can anyone help?

Re: Beads for Four Corners Bracelet

SunriseJewelry — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 20:09:30 GMT

Oh sheesh, never mind everyone....I just re-read Michelle's first post. I'll pick up the magazine.

Re: Beads for Four Corners Bracelet

SunriseJewelry — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 02:18:59 GMT

Well, now I'm intrigued. I've done a search for the Four Corners Bracelet, but I can't find it. Is it online or in the magazine?

Re: Beads for Four Corners Bracelet

Michelle M. — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 15:51:06 GMT

I wish I had purchased more of those beads when I saw them!

The beads for the "alternate" version pictured in the magazine I bought at Hobby Lobby, so you might find beads you like at the craft stores, in addition to searching your local bead shops.

Re: Beads for Four Corners Bracelet

MarybethG — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:52:45 GMT

I just love this bracelet and would love to make it! I can't find these beads anywhere! Totally bummed. I did order the toggle just in case I do happen to find the beads some day.

Beads for Four Corners Bracelet

Michelle M. — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:26:00 GMT

I've been told that some people are having difficulty finding the exact glass beads for the Four Corners bracelet I made for the Nov/Dec 2008 issue of Step by Step Beads. So sorry about that! Here are some tips for finding alternatives:

* Look for "diagonally drilled", "corner drilled" or "diamond shaped" square or diamond beads.

* Beads should be flat, not cubes.

* Beads need to be drilled at the corners in order to work the pattern.

* Common materials for this type of shape are gemstones, shell, and pearls. Some glass, but not as much.

* Watch the bead size -- 10-12mm or so

Here are some photos I found online, so you can get an idea of what kinds of beads to look for (this is not a shopping recommendation--I don't have any personal connection to these companies):

Lava stone beads, 10mm diagonal drill square shape:
http://www.beadaholic.co.nz/shop/Beads/Semi-precious+%26+Natural/Lava+Stone/Lava+Stone+beads-+40cm+strand-+10mm+diagonal+drill+square+shape.html

Pearl shell, flat square diagonally drilled:
http://www.firemountaingems.com/details.asp?PN=H204344NB

Millefiori glass diamond beads
http://www.blueboxjewellery.com/epages/Store3_Shop2429.sf/en_GB/?ViewObjectID=643090

Abalone corner drilled square
http://www.jewelweaver.com/MM003.ASP?pageno=375

Resin flat diamonds
http://naturaltouchbeads.com/beadshop/home.php?cat=19