Here are two more beaded bracelets I made recently. These have faceted beads rather than heshi tube beads that I used on bracelets in a previous post. I like the fact that they incorporate sterling silver tube beads because they make the bracelets look more exotic. Also the sterling silver charms add a lot of 'charm'...LOL! The bracelet on the left is made from Amazonite and the one on the right has turquoise faceted beads. I purchased the turquoise beads from HM Ben Franklin Crafts on my last shopping trip to the BEST craft store in Hawaii. I was very pleased with the quality and price of the strand of turquoise beads. I used 925 Sterling Silver Extreme Soft Flex .014 diameter beading wire because of the flexibility, strength, and look. Beading Tip: I string beads on to the wire while it is still on the spool and add the silver finding parts before crimping off the end. Then I cut the wire, add the silver parts to the other end, and then crimp off the beads using a crimp tube bead and crimping tool. Doing it this way definitely saves on the pricey (but worth it) sterling silver beading wire. I hope this post encourages you to learn how to make bracelets like these because they are easy and make 'charming' gifts for someone special...like you!
This week's page from the Gratitude Journal - Kiehl's advent calendar
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Last year, I treated myself to the Kiehl's advent calendar and really
opened just 1 box a day *high fives all around*. :)
P/s: Just saw that I left ou...
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