I crafted today while I watched Wimbledon, I made these cute little bracelets to celebrate the 4th of July. Each bracelet took about 45 minutes to make.
Supply List:
waxed linen cord
jewelry glue
beads in red, white and blue
large jewelry clasps
scissors
ruler
Directions:
Cut the waxed linen into 9 inch pieces.
I bought both the waxed linen and jewelry clasps at Michael's.
Using your jewelry glue - add a glob into the larger end of the clasp and put about 7 to 9 pieces of the waxed linen cord into the clasp.
Wait a few minutes for the glue to dry - then spread the linen out like an octopus and start randomly beading.
The wax will hold the beads in place. I happened to have some red, white and blue beads - left over from when I made the Flag pins for Meals on Wheels. But I also bought some crystal beads in two different shapes at Hobby Lobby.
Once each strand has 15 to 20 beads in any random pattern - cut the wax cord into a 7 or 7 1/2 inch length. Then add a glob of glue to the other side of the clasp and add all of the beaded cords into the glue.
Wait a few minutes for the glue to dry and your bracelet is complete.
The waxed linen cord also comes in black and I was thinking with orange and black beads for a Halloween bracelet.
Happy 4th of July! God Bless America.
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