This design uses just one type of stitch, but I was able to get a variety of textures by choosing different bead shapes and sizes.
The icy colors of the perfect Artbeads Designer Blend helps create the wintery look of a Frosted Lane in this brick stitch bracelet. Cynthia used the colors of the Blend to inspire her whole look, and paired the crystal bicones and pearls in the Blend with seed beads that match wonderfully.
Cut approximately three feet of FireLine thread and attach to a beading needle. Make a ladder stitch for the first row in the bracelet using 10 Miyuki 8/0 round seed beads in silver-lined crystal AB.
Create the second row using the decrease brick stitch and 9 pearls from the 3mm Crystal Mix Icicle Designer Blend. Create the third row using the increase brick stitch and 10 crystal AB 8/0 seed beads.
Continue adding rows to the bracelet. We used crystal AB 8/0 beads, bicones and pearls from the Designer Blend, Miyuki 11/0 round seed beads in Duracoat galvanized silver, and TOHO 3mm bugle beads in frosted silver-lined crystal for our rows. Note that the rows featuring 11/0 Miyuki beads and bugle beads or bicones are considered one row, so you would put all three beads on the needle at once. Here is the order of rows we used (remember you've already added the first three rows), along with the number of beads and the stitch used in each row:
On the last row, weave the needle back through several rows to secure the thread. Sew the TierraCast antique silver-plated pewter Czech flower button onto the end of the bracelet. Loop around the button shank several times for a secure hold. Secure and trim the thread.
Add a new thread to the other end of the bracelet, so that it is coming out of the third seed bead in the last row. Add about 27 11/0 seed beads to your thread and bring your needle down through the third seed bead on the other end of the row. Check to make sure your loop fits the button and then go through the beads in the loop several times to strengthen. Weave your thread back into the beads in the bracelet to secure the thread and trim.
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Frosted Lane
Icicle Designer Blend Brick Stitch Bracelet
designed byCynthia Kimura
Skill LevelIntermediate
TechniqueSeed-Beading
Time1-3 Hours
Approximate Size6 1/4 Inches
This design uses just one type of stitch, but I was able to get a variety of textures by choosing different bead shapes and sizes.
The icy colors of the perfect Artbeads Designer Blend helps create the wintery look of a Frosted Lane in this brick stitch bracelet. Cynthia used the colors of the Blend to inspire her whole look, and paired the crystal bicones and pearls in the Blend with seed beads that match wonderfully.
Supplies
The BeadSmith Crystal Clear FireLine - 50 Yards (8-Pound Test)
Cut approximately three feet of FireLine thread and attach to a beading needle. Make a ladder stitch for the first row in the bracelet using 10 Miyuki 8/0 round seed beads in silver-lined crystal AB.
Create the second row using the decrease brick stitch and 9 pearls from the 3mm Crystal Mix Icicle Designer Blend. Create the third row using the increase brick stitch and 10 crystal AB 8/0 seed beads.
Continue adding rows to the bracelet. We used crystal AB 8/0 beads, bicones and pearls from the Designer Blend, Miyuki 11/0 round seed beads in Duracoat galvanized silver, and TOHO 3mm bugle beads in frosted silver-lined crystal for our rows. Note that the rows featuring 11/0 Miyuki beads and bugle beads or bicones are considered one row, so you would put all three beads on the needle at once. Here is the order of rows we used (remember you've already added the first three rows), along with the number of beads and the stitch used in each row:
On the last row, weave the needle back through several rows to secure the thread. Sew the TierraCast antique silver-plated pewter Czech flower button onto the end of the bracelet. Loop around the button shank several times for a secure hold. Secure and trim the thread.
Add a new thread to the other end of the bracelet, so that it is coming out of the third seed bead in the last row. Add about 27 11/0 seed beads to your thread and bring your needle down through the third seed bead on the other end of the row. Check to make sure your loop fits the button and then go through the beads in the loop several times to strengthen. Weave your thread back into the beads in the bracelet to secure the thread and trim.