Theres only one danger in these curves: Ease of construction can be addicting, so one bracelet may not be enough. Use either silver- or gold-plated tubes and beads of various colors — or crystals for more elegant styling. Each bracelet will take on a whole new twist. Kathie Pemberton
Supply List
1. 12 or more 3 x 19mm curved tubes, silver- or gold-plated 2. 7 or more 8mm round beads 3. Two 5mm round beads 4. Two 4mm round beads 5. .014 or .015 flexible beading wire 6. 2 crimp beads 7. toggle clasp, or lobster claw clasp with soldered jump ring 8. chainnose pliers 9. diagonal wire cutters 10. crimping pliers (optional)
1a. Determine the finished length of your bracelet, double that measurement, and add 5 in. (13cm). Cut a piece of beading wire to that length.
1b. Center half of the clasp on the wire. Over both wires, string a 4mm round, a crimp bead, and a 5mm round.
EDITORS TIP
To make the bracelet longer, add 2 or 3mm round spacers at the end; to shorten, eliminate a pattern of curved tubes and use an extra 4 or 5mm round bead directly after the 8mm round bead
2a. Leaving a small loop near the clasp, make a folded crimp.
2b. String an 8mm round over both wires. Separate the wires and string a curved tube on each strand. Repeat this pattern until the strand is within 1 in. (2.5cm) of the desired length. End with an 8mm. Check the fit, and add or remove beads if necessary.
3. String a 5mm, a crimp bead, a 4mm, and the remaining half of the clasp. Go back through the last beads strung. Tighten the wires and make a folded crimp. Trim the excess wire.
