Tips and tricks for making a handmade double stranded beaded stretch bracelet
Simply follow the instructions below for a hassle-free result 1. Preview photo of finished bracelet:
2. List of beading materials required for completing finished product:
a. Beading Elastic – 2 X 40cm lengths
b. 2 varieties of beads – 13 X 2 hole enamelled beads, 26 X 4mm round silver beads
c. Scissors
2. List of beading materials required for completing finished product:
a. Beading Elastic – 2 X 40cm lengths
b. 2 varieties of beads – 13 X 2 hole enamelled beads, 26 X 4mm round silver beads
c. Scissors
3. Tie the 2 lengths of elastic together securely. This is to prevent beads falling off.
4. Thread a 2 hole enameled bead onto both strands of elastic, but only through one hole each.
5. Thread remaining beads, alternating the round silver beads with the 2 hole beads to achieve the desired effect. Check progress to ensure all beads are correctly aligned.
6. Continue adding beads until all beads have been threaded
7. Cut off (or undo) the knot created in Step 3 then thread each strand of elastic through each of the two empty holes of the first bead added.
8. Pulling reasonably tightly on the elastic, securely tie each strand of elastic together to finish the bracelet. Cut off any loose threads of elastic, ensuring the ends are not visible.
Congratulations - You're all done!!
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