- 15/0 seed beads Miyuki "Dark Bronze" (15-457D)
- 6mm round red howlite stone beads
- 4mm fire polished beads "Lumi Coated Taupe" (BCP-10310)
This is actually the "Hugs & Kisses" pattern with a slight difference. The 15/0 seed bead netting only goes diagonally across the bracelet in one direction instead of forming "X's". I think that gives it a more contemporary look. I found this free version of the pattern HERE (Unfortunately, this pattern is no longer available). It's a quick pattern to make and you can use either 6mm druks or 6mm fire polished beads for the centers. You'll want to use good quality 15/0 seed beads for the netting for a neat appearance. The result has the look of very fine chain. When I first showed this bracelet to my husband he was amazed that they were actually beads and that there could actually be beads that tiny.
That reminds me of a tip that I got from my beading "mentor", Teejay, back when I first started beading. I try to incorporate some kind of "metal" beads in nearly all of my beadwork. I think that helps make my beadwork look more like "real" metal jewelry.
Whenever I wear this bracelet, I like to wear the earrings below with it. The little red dangle beads almost match the red howlite beads perfectly. I found them at Walmart and I don't think I spent more than $2-3 on them.
Just saw this and have to say it is one sweet bracelet. I really like it.
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Thanks, Crystal. It's a nice one to wear. It almost feels like a bangle bracelet because of the thickness and weight of the stone beads.
DeleteI really like the the bracelet, the contrast of red and gold makes it look rich and the design looks simple and elegant you are able to wear it for a special event or during the day with jeans.
ReplyDeleteLove this bracelet and you are the 'best'...!!! Thank you for your skill and creativity and I can't leave out generosity. I've been a 'stringer' for years and now I'm attempting beadweaving and loving it. Your designs and aesthetic have spurred me on as I learn. Thank you...!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your nice comments, Rosina. It makes me happy to know that I have inspired you.
DeleteI absolutely love this bracelet but the link to the pattern is broken, does anyone know where I might find it? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately, that seems to be happening a lot lately with patterns that I've blogged about. Send me an email using the "Send me and email" link on the right.
DeleteHi Linda sent an email but didn't hear anything back. Any chance you know where I could get this pattern? Thanks! kingston_kelly@yahoo.ca
ReplyDeleteHi Kelly. I did reply to your email. I just double-checked the email address and it is the same one. I will re-send my reply.
DeleteHello! I LOVE your site! I have found so many amazing things! I did find one bracelet I can’t live without and I got the link to work but then my tablet died and I had to get a new one and I can’t get the link to work again. It’s the RENAISSANCE BRACELET. Could you help me? I tried the “send me a message” on the side but it wouldn’t work either. Thank you! Orin ❤️
ReplyDeleteThanks, Orin. Unfortunately, the website with that pattern is gone. The only thing that I can suggest is that you try the "Send me a message" thing again.
DeleteI just tested the email form and it worked for me on my computer.
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