Raised Beaded Wrap Bracelet

Like I've said before....I LOVE wrap bracelets. This one is a slight variation from the beaded wrap bracelet I made previously.

Inspiration

Honestly...WTF

Supplies

• Leather or Hemp Cord
• Beads
• Thread
• Fastener
• Scissors
• Needle

First, cut your cord to size. I doubled it up and wrapped it around my wrist three times. The length will vary due to wrist size and how many times you want it to wrap. Then, knot a loop at one end.

Next, cut a long length of thread and start stringing your beads. I measured the string to my cord and cut it to size. I also used a needle to help with stringing the beads. 

After you're done stringing the beads, tie another long piece of thread to the looped end of the cord. Then, lay the string of beads on top of the cord on the seam where the two lengths of cord meet. Now start wrapping the thread in between each bead.

Once you're finished with the longest and most tedious part of the bracelet, tie another knot at the end. Be sure to leave room to add your fastener. I, again, used a wire spiral I made from 18 gauge wire. 

That's it! It takes a bit of time and patience, but you get a beautiful wrap bracelet in return...and on the cheap!

Ok, so now I'll try to stop making bracelets for a few days and change it up some!

Beaded Double Wrap Bracelet

I have become addicted to double wrap bracelets. I think it all started when Pandora came out with their leather braided wrap bracelets. Since then I have a red Pandora double wrap leather braided bracelet and a double wrap watch from The Limited. So, when I discovered this Pinterest picture I flipped and knew I HAD to make me some of these. 

Inspiration

Make Bracelets!

Supplies

• Cord (Leather, Hemp, etc)
• Beads
• Thread
• Needle
• Button or 16 Gauge Wire
• Scissors

This is a pretty complicated project to explain. So, I'm doing this post a bit differently. I created a (pretty pitiful) diagram that shows the steps to making one of these bracelets.

Here are my photos from the bracelets I made.

For this bracelet I used large, oddly shaped plastic beads.

 For this one I used much smaller glass beads.

I made the wire twists myself. This is the "button" that goes through the loop to clasp the bracelet. I used 16 gauge wire and rounded needle nose pliers to created it. 

I love these bracelets! They can take a little while to make depending on the bead size and how long you want it. I just kept wrapping it around my wrist as I went to make sure I made it the right length. They're a lot of fun to make. I plan on making several more to go with all of my different outfits!