www.beadsdirect.co.uk Claire shows us how simple it is to make the bangle featured on the cover of the Beads Direct AW10 catalogue. Glass beads and aluminium wire make this stunning design stand out. Firepolish beads are used to create a fabulous sparkle and aluminium wire makes the base. This bangle is easy so why not make it yourself! You can choose your own colours, or get everything you need in kit form. Click here for the blue kit www.beadsdirect.co.uk and here for the black kit www.beadsdirect.co.uk
In partnership with www.FaveCrafts.com , I am pleased to present this video on how to make a Nialaya inspired bracelet! Formore free craft projects, video tutorials and craft tips, visit www.FaveCrafts.com . This tutorial was requested by monkeystar2307. Although the actual bracelet featured different colored beads and used cording instead of hemp (see “My reference photos” below), I didn’t have the right materials at hand so I improvised. For your convenience, however, I provided a supply list where you can find similar materials to make the original bracelet. ?????????????? » My Reference Photos « http i51.tinypic.com i55.tinypic.com » Related Videos « How to Make a Square Knot and Four Variations youtu.be Solution for Frayed Ends — Quick Tip youtu.be How to Make a Sliding Square Knot Closure youtu.be » Supply List for Making a Similar Nialaya Bracelet « Cording: www.firemountaingems.com Red beads*: www.firemountaingems.com Rhinestone beads*: www.firemountaingems.com Silver beads*: www.firemountaingems.com *The beads I recommend are 10mm, rather than the 8mm used in the video. Adjust your cord length accordingly. ?????????????? » Materials List « • 1mm hemp cording • Fourteen 8mm beads • Two 6mm beads • Epoxy glue or E600 • Paper towel • Toothpicks • Scissors • Ruler » Instructions « • Cut an 18″ length of hemp; this will be your core strand. Cut two 40″ lengths of hemp; these will be your working strands. • Tie a knot near one end of your …