PENSAMIENTOS BRACELET by Aurelio

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PENSAMIENTOS BRACELET

By Aurelio Castaño

	Materials This bracelet will be one half inch thick, 8.5 inch long when finished; it would fit a 7.5 inch wrist. -11/0 Toho seed beads, 10 Gr. -7mm pressed button flowers, Approx. 150 Beads. -4.8 mm thick cord, I used one foot for this project. -Magnetic clasp, Brass Magnetic Swivel Clasps, Silver, Size: about 10mm in diameter, 18mm long, hole: 8mm. -Size 10 or 12 beading needle - Fire line tread, White 6 Lbs -Beading mat
	Step 1 On a comfortable length of thread, insert three sets of Three size 11/0 + one flower. keep a tight, uniform tension throughout the piece.
	Step 2 Tie the beads securely with a square knot; I usually tie three knots on top of each other to secure the stitch.
	Step 3 Going from right to left, go through the flower next to the knot and the first size 11/0 bead next to the flower.
	Step 4 To start the second round, pick up one size 11/0 bead + one flower+ two size 11/0 beads, go through the first size 11/0 bead on the next set of beads continuing right to left motion.
	Step 5 Repeat as in Step 4.
	Step 6 This is the Step Up if you will, once you finish with step 5, pick up one set and go through the first 11/0 bead on the first set on the second row as I explain on the graphic. Repeat steps 4 to 6 until you reach the desired length.
	Step 7 Diagram shows how the cord goes all the way through the beaded work after the beaded work is done.
	Step 8 Sew the edge of the beaded work to the inside cord. Calculate how much cord will be enough to put inside the clasp cavity, cut the excess.
	Step 9 Using E-600 or Epoxy, glue the cord into the clasp cavity, let it cure for at least 12 hours.