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Color Me Happy Wrap Tutorial

Tutorial by Erin Siegel

This fun, versatile piece can be worn as a necklace or a wrap bracelet.

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Suggested Tools & Materials:

  •     A variety of colors of 6mm round wood beads (48 beads each of orange, pink, teal, and yellow shown)
  •     204 brass or other metal beads, 3-5mm (brass beads from Ethiopia shown)
  •     1 pewter heart charm, or other charm of your choice
  •     1 jump ring to attach your charm
  •     1 large flat bead (or button)
  •     3 yards of 1.5mm (or thinner) leather cord
  •     Chain nose pliers
  •     Scissors
  •     Ruler
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Cut the leather in half.  Use both cords to form an overhand knot about 1/2" from the ends.  Trim cord 1/4" from the knot as shown.  Use both cords to string the flat disc bead.  Use both cords to form another overhand knot 1/2" from the previous knot as shown, securing the bead.
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Use one cord to string 3 brass beads and 3 wood beads as shown.  Repeat this pattern 7 more times, using the colors of your choice.  End with 3 brass beads.

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Repeat the above pattern on the second string of leather cord.  You can match your colors, use all different ones, or make up a new pattern.  The combinations are endless!

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Use both cords to form another overhand knot, securing your beads.  Then tie another overhand knot about 1" from the first.  This will create a slot for the large flat bead.  You can add some extra flair by stringing a few of the smaller metal beads on the very ends of your cords, and secure them with another knot.
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Use your jump ring to attach your charm, and you're finished!  This piece can be wrapped around the wrist a few times to be worn and a bracelet, or worn long as a necklace.
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