I originally blogged about the "Galadriel Bracelet" above HERE in January of 2017 after receiving it as a Christmas gift from my friend, Teejay. In that post, I mentioned that I hadn't yet made a pattern for this design. I have since then typed up the instructions for making it but haven't made diagrams for the pattern yet. I've decided that I will go ahead and post the text instructions for download because I have no idea when I will get around to creating the diagrams. If I ever do make them, I will update this post. You'll find the link to download the free PDF down below.
Although this design was created to be made with Pinch beads, I had good luck substituting 4mm fire polished beads as you can see in two of the bracelets below. This is a good thing because I don't think that Pinch beads are quite as readily available as they used to be.
- 15/0 seed beads Toho "Nickel Plated" (711)
- 11/0 seed beads Toho "Nickel Plated" (711)
- 8/0 seed beads Toho "Nickel Plated" (711)
- DiamonDuo beads "Antique Chrome"
- Pinch beads "Opaque Luster Picasso"
- O-Beads "Jet Full Chrome"
- 15/0 seed beads Miyuki "Dark Bronze" (457)
- 11/0 seed beads Miyuki "Dark Bronze" (457)
- 8/0 seed beads Miyuki "Dark Bronze" (457)
- DiamonDuo beads "Jet"
- Pinch beads "Purple Vega"
- O-Beads "Chalk White Lila Vega"
- 15/0 seed beads Miyuki "Light Bronze" (457L)
- 11/0 seed beads Miyuki "Light Bronze" (457L)
- 8/0 seed beads Miyuki "Light Bronze" (457L)
- DiamonDuo beads "Matte Gold"
- Pinch beads "Opaque Blue Luster"
- O-Beads "Metallic Flax"
- 15/0 seed beads Miyuki "Dark Bronze" (457)
- 11/0 seed beads Miyuki "Dark Bronze" (457)
- 8/0 seed beads Miyuki "Dark Bronze" (457)
- DiamonDuo beads "Chalk Champagne"
- Pinch beads "Opaque Rose Gold Topaz Luster"
- O-Beads "Rose Gold Topaz"
- 15/0 seed beads Miyuki "Metallic Chocolate" (461)
- 11/0 seed beads Miyuki "Metallic Chocolate" (461)
- 8/0 seed beads Miyuki "Metallic Chocolate" (461)
- DiamonDuo beads "Pastel Blue Zircon"
- Fire polished beads "Copper Teal"
- O-Beads "Jet Bronze"
- 15/0 seed beads Toho "Nickel Plated" (711)
- 11/0 seed beads Toho "Nickel Plated" (711)
- 8/0 seed beads Toho "Nickel Plated" (711)
- DiamonDuo beads "Antique Chrome"
- Fire polished beads "Chalk Teal Luster"
- O-Beads "Jade Picasso"
Click HERE to download the free pattern.
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I'm thrilled to see this! Can't wait to make it. Ironically, I was thinking about TJ recently and was actually wondering if you would transcribe any of her patterns! Thank you so much for giving me some inspiration!
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome, Jeanie. Do you have Pinch beads or will you try making this with fire polished beads?
DeleteActually, YES, I do have some pinch beads. I was wondering what to do with them. Now I know.
ReplyDeleteI am new to beading and just spotted your bracelets online. They are absolutely beautiful and I am going to try and make one. I hope it turns out as gorgeous as yours.
ReplyDeleteThank you. Have fun beading!
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