A virtual treasure chest of ocean-inspired charms and beads, this mixed-media bracelet includes lightweight resin beads reminiscent of beach glass and wisps of fibers that float around the charms like graceful strands of kelp. For a quick conversion to a stunning necklace, string the ring half of the toggle clasp onto a prefinished leather cord. Instructions include simple matching earrings.
Required Materials: Seed beads, rondelle, pearls, rounds, pearl twist, stick pearl, twist bead, nugget, wood cylinders, barrel beads, wood discs, wood bead frame, chips, scroll, coin, discs, charms, mermaid pendant, spacers, bead caps, toggle ring/bar, head pins, eye pins, jump ring, chain, yarn, cement, ear wires, earring stoppers. See project for complete list.
Tools Needed: Wire cutters, round-nose pliers, chain-nose pliers, scissors. See project for complete list.
Techniques Used: Wirework, Knotting and Macrame
Finished Size: 7 1/4"
Originally Published: Beadwork, June/July 2008