Friday, December 2, 2016

Bracelet of the Day: Bandwidth Bracelet - Navy & Ivory


BANDWIDTH BRACELET
  • 15/0 seed beads Miyuki "Metallic Gunmetal" (451)
  • 11/0 seed beads Miyuki "Metallic Gunmetal" (451)
  • 8/0 seed beads Miyuki "Metallic Gunmetal" (451)
  • SuperDuo beads "Duet Navy/Ivory Matte Luster"

I showed you a sample of this bracelet in my first post about the new SuperDuo Duets beads HERE. I love the feel of this bracelet with matte finish beads and the Duets give the design a very different look. You can alter this look by reversing the order of the light and dark sides of the beads. Here are two samples that show how different the design looks when the colors are reversed:


They call the blue color on these SuperDuos "Navy" but I think it's more like denim blue. The blue is kind of speckled which makes it look less like solid navy blue.


I made these "SuperDuo Flower Chain Earrings" to go with my bracelet but I modified the design slightly. I wanted to alternate the navy and ivory sides of the SuperDuos in the same manner as in the bracelet. If I had made the earrings according to the pattern, the effect created by the two-toned beads would have been off-kilter because it wouldn't be centered. So, I just added a few more seed beads at the top and bottom and skipped over two SuperDuos instead of just one. Doing this makes the earrings a slightly different shape which I think suits the bracelet better than the original earrings would have. I didn't really want them to look like flowers.


SUPERDUO FLOWER CHAIN EARRINGS
  • 11/0 seed beads Miyuki "Metallic Gunmetal" (451)
  • 8/0 seed beads Miyuki "Metallic Gunmetal" (451)
  • SuperDuo beads "Duet Navy/Ivory Matte Luster"


You can buy Angie's "Bandwidth Bracelet" pattern at NannyPinksPassion on Etsy HERE (this pattern is no longer available). You can download my free "SuperDuo Flower Chain Earrings" pattern from THIS post. Red Panda has the whole color range of SuperDuo Duets beads. You can also get them at Queen City Bead on Etsy.

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32 comments:

  1. UnknownDecember 2, 2016 at 11:34 AM

    wow these look stunning T.x

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    1. lindalowcarbDecember 2, 2016 at 1:52 PM

      I see that you're not posting as "Anonymous" anymore. What happened?

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    2. AnonymousJuly 29, 2017 at 12:21 PM

      How can I get this pattern? Thanks roxann128@comcast.net

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    3. lindalowcarbJuly 29, 2017 at 12:48 PM

      Roxann, there is a link to Angie's Etsy shop in my post above.

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  2. UnknownDecember 2, 2016 at 12:14 PM

    these are stunning made with those beads i really like this shade of blue and cream

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  3. AngieMDecember 2, 2016 at 2:25 PM

    Oh wow! The Duets beads completely change the look of this bracelet. I hardly recognized it! Nice job!

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  4. UnknownDecember 2, 2016 at 2:52 PM

    google made me do it.

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    1. lindalowcarbDecember 2, 2016 at 3:01 PM

      But you posted a comment as Anonymous earlier today.

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  5. AnonymousDecember 3, 2016 at 8:55 AM

    After i posted my first ....google grabbed me tbrew me to the floor and i had to say uncle or sign up...as you know i never say uncle so...i signed up.. Tx...this is from my kindle and not bertha i snook through. X

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  6. MelindaDecember 3, 2016 at 9:07 AM

    Very nice!

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  7. UnknownDecember 5, 2016 at 9:11 AM

    I love the colours of the SuperDuos.

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    1. lindalowcarbDecember 5, 2016 at 9:35 AM

      Of the 24 Duets colors, this is one of my favorites.

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  8. GrażynaDecember 6, 2016 at 10:32 AM

    Śliczny komplet.

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  9. beautifulcloudDecember 14, 2016 at 9:21 PM

    Wow! Your beadwork is really inspiring. Love them all.

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  10. Pat IannucciApril 3, 2017 at 4:26 PM

    I bought the bandwidth pattern but I don't see size 8 seed beads in her list of supplies. Where did you use the size 8 beads? Love the color combination and orientation of the duets!

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    1. lindalowcarbApril 3, 2017 at 4:40 PM

      Hi Pat. I only used two 8/0 beads. One on each end of my clasp loops for attaching jump rings. I make my loops different than the pattern instructs.

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    2. Pat IannucciApril 3, 2017 at 6:11 PM

      Thanks! I have the supplies to make it and can't wait to see how it turns out.

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    3. AnonymousApril 6, 2017 at 1:24 PM

      Hi, I love this pattern. Do you know where I can get it? i appreciate your help.Thanks. Dana Iancic

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    4. lindalowcarbApril 6, 2017 at 1:54 PM

      Anonymous, there is a link to the Etsy shop where you can buy the pattern in my post above.

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  11. UnknownJuly 19, 2017 at 10:44 AM

    Do you sell this bracelet and earrings set?

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  12. UnknownFebruary 21, 2019 at 11:07 AM

    When ever I am having a bad day I know beading makes me feel better and takes away anxiety which I suffer from terribly. This is my go to place because I know there is something beautiful with great instructions so easy to follow. I can not be the only one. Thank you! BAZ

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  13. franeport@gmail.comJuly 20, 2019 at 4:44 PM

    well, I'll try, can't find a download of this bandwidth pattern anywhere. It seems to be discontinued, any way I can get a copy??

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    1. lindalowcarbJuly 20, 2019 at 5:25 PM

      There is a link to the pattern on Etsy in my post above.

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  14. lucretiaMay 12, 2020 at 5:33 PM

    Absolutely beautiful. I have some of these beads in the same colours on order. I was looking for patterns and came across yours.

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    1. lindalowcarbMay 12, 2020 at 6:11 PM

      Thank you. It's actually Angie Martin's pattern. There is a link to her Etsy shop in my post.

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  15. Patricia St MartinAugust 28, 2021 at 9:03 AM

    Beautiful thanks so much for sharing! I really want to try making these. I see you have other beautiful beading ideas. Thanks so much.
    Patricia St Martin

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  16. LuJuly 24, 2022 at 11:56 AM

    It is no longer available on Etsy!

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    1. lindalowcarbJuly 24, 2022 at 4:55 PM

      Hi Lu. Yes, I'm aware of that. I just updated my post above with info about how to contact Angie to buy this pattern.

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