There is much going on with this fun earthy bracelet. If you love pressed-glass leaves, lampwork flower discs, ceramic flowers, and sequin leaves, t hen this is the project for you! You can combine all of these eye-popping beads and make a legendary bracelet that can be worn while you’re in the front yard pulling weeds or out to brunch with your best friend!
Required Materials: (a) 1 dark red coral 6×4mm crystal rondelle (b) 5 antique gold 8mm crystal pearls (c) 6 green 5×7mm pressed-glass leaves (d) 1 green-and-yellow 25×7mm sandblasted lampworked flower disc (e) 1 green 8mm faceted pearl
4 garnet 4mm faceted rounds (f) 1 green crackled 15mm wood round (g) 3 brown-and-blue 10mm ceramic raku rounds.
Tools Needed: Wire cutters, 2 pairs of chain- or flat-nose pliers, and round-nose pliers.
Originally Published: Stringing, Spring 2010