Dark Chocolate Delight

Our bracelet is a size 7 to 7 1/2. We used the Ricks Beading Loom to create this bracelet. The loom comes with instructions, but we did not warp the threads per those instructions. Instead, we spread the bars out as far as possible and tied the warp threads to the bars with half knots. We used S-Lon bead cord for the warp threads and a double strand of KO nylon Japanese beading thread for the weft thread. Please read the manufacturer's instructions to familiarize yourself with the process and then adjust according to our instructions.

Use the warp separator to separate the warp threads and slide it against the headstock warp rod. Because the beads used are heavy, we recommend doubling the weft thread or going back and weaving through a second time to strengthen the piece. Follow this pattern when creating your bracelet:

• Three rows of nine seed beads from the Artbeads Caramel Brownie Designer Blend featuring TOHO 8/0 round seed beads
• One row of three Czech glass 6x9mm bronze finish faceted roundel beads
• One row of nine seed beads
• One row of three Czech glass 6x9mm pink and ivory opaline mixed with Picasso full coat finished roundel beads
• One row of nine seed beads
• One row of three bronze finish faceted roundel beads
• Three rows of nine seed beads
• Two rows of six Czech glass 3x5mm black with bronze finish faceted roundel beads
• Three rows of nine seed beads
• One row of three bronze finish faceted roundel beads
• One row of nine seed beads
• One row of three pink and ivory roundel beads

Create a mirror image of this pattern for the other side of the bracelet.

Tie off the weft threads by weaving them into the body of the bracelet. Knot the two left warp thread tails to each other at the outside edge of the bracelet. Use a dab of Loctite super glue on the knots and allow to dry. Then, repeat this on the right side of the bracelet.

Bead Weaving Basics: Starting, Adding, and Ending Thread

When the adhesive has dried, slide the Alacarte 24mm antique brass crimp end tube onto the end of the bracelet. You may need to push this tube on with pliers, but do not squeeze the beads with the pliers, as they could break. Fold the ends of the clasp closed. Repeat on the other end of the bracelet.

Slide a seed bead onto a TierraCast 2-inch 20 gauge brass oxide pewter head pin, followed by a pink and ivory roundel and a 3x5mm black with bronze finish roundel. Make a wrapped loop at the top of the beads. Link five 6mm antique brass-plated open jump rings together and use this chain to attach the dangle to one end of the bracelet.

Attach a 15x8mm antique brass-plated trigger clasp to the other end of the bracelet using a jump ring.

List of Components:
Artbeads Caramel Brownie Designer Blend, TOHO 8/0 Round Seed Beads (ADB0409, qty 1)
Czech Glass 6x9mm Pink and Ivory Opaline Mixed with Picasso Full Coat Finish Roundel Bead Strand (BEADS-1564, qty 1)
Czech Glass 6x9mm Bronze Finish Faceted Roundel Bead Strand (BEADS-2031, qty 1)
Czech Glass 3x5mm Black with Bronze Finish Faceted Roundel Bead Strand (BEADS-1098, qty 1)
TierraCast 2-Inch 20 Gauge Brass Oxide Pewter Head Pin (BRO-0028, qty 1)
6mm Antique Brass-Plated Open Jump Ring (BBA-OJR06, qty 6)
Alacarte 24mm Antique Brass Crimp End Tube (FIND-1776, qty 2)
15x8mm Antique Brass-Plated Trigger Clasp (BBA-CL09, qty 1)