This very structured bracelet appears rather random in its design. I love the look of the angled spacer bars separated by three different lengths of beads. The key to this design is spacing, and by adding the smaller 3mm beads to the mix, I was able to get the spacing just right. This is a technique that has a lot of potential, so have fun taking it into different directions.
I am also quite enamored with this color combination, the hematine really looks great next to this slightly green tinged yellow jasper. This is right on trend for Fall and you can easily make coordinating pieces for an entire chic and modern set. And as always, you can get everything you need to create this fun design from Jewel School on jtv.com.
- Margot
Cattywompus Bracelet, design by Margot Potter for Jewel School
Jewel School Materials
11 JLW3589CC Yellow jasper spacer bars
26 JLW4932 6mm faceted hematine rounds
10 JLW4932 10mm faceted hematine rounds
40 3mm beads (I used faceted crystal-you can use any 3mm white or clear bead)
JSWR10B .018 19 strand beading wire
JLW3214 3-strand silver tone clasp
6 JLW1952C size 2 crimp tubes
Jewel School Tools
PLIER21 Crimp tool http://www.jtv.com/Bead-Crimper/15649,default,pd.html&mcid=XSO0001000211
PLIER25 Wire cutters
Finished length: 7.5”
Directions
1. Cut three 10” lengths of wire.
2. Attach all three to one end of clasp using crimp tubes and crimp tool. Be sure that all are secured so the tube is approximately 1/4” from the clasp loops, this allows for movement to help prevent early wear of the wire.
3. Thread a 6mm round on each wire.
4. Thread all three wires into a spacer bar.
5. Thread one 6mm round on an outer wire. Thread a 3mm bead, 6mm round and 3mm bead on the center wire. Thread a 3mm bead, 10mm bead and 3mm bead on the open outer wire.
6. Thread all three wires into a spacer bar. Make sure you thread one wire into each hole and the wires do not get crossed while stringing.
7. Thread a 3mm bead, 10mm round and 3mm bead on the wire that had the 6mm round threaded on in the last segment. Thread a 3mm bead, 6mm round and 3mm bead on the center wire. Thread a 6mm round on the open outer wire.
8. Thread all three wires into a spacer bar. Continue the established pattern, alternating bead placement each segment to create the 'cattywampus' effect.
9. When you reach your final spacer, finish with 3 6mm rounds, one on each wire. Attach wires to open end of clasp with crimp tubes.
