Bonfire On The Beach Bracelet

Fun & Simple Beads
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This collection of fiery red and sandy brown beads conjures memories of summer bonfires. Incorporating cowrie shell beads adds a bit of the beach.

Project from the book Fun & Simple Beads by Tair Parnes. Read our review.

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String both cords onto the clasp and draw them through until you reach the halfway mark. Fold the cords in half so you have 4 even strands and tie them in a knot close to the clasp (Figure A).
Divide the strands into 2 pairs and tie a knot in each pair. String a red seed bead onto a pair of strands and tie a knot. String a red seed bead onto the other pair and tie a knot (Figure B).

String a glass bead onto a strand and tie the pair in a knot. String a yellow seed bead onto a strand in the other pair of strands and tie the pair in a knot (Figure C).
String a shell bead onto a strand and tie the pair in a knot. String a glass bead onto a strand in the other pair and tie the pair in a knot (Figure D).

Continue stringing beads in this manner, measuring against your wrist as you go and making sure both strands are even.
When the bracelet is the right length, draw all of the strands into the other half of the clasp and tie in a secure knot. Reinforce with a dab of super glue and cut the cords close to the knot (Figure E).E