Design Inspiration Supplies

Design Instructions

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Supplies needed

  • 1    Spot Charm    (94-2519-12)
  • 1    Love My Dog Charm    (94-2200-12)
  • 1    Beaded Bail    (94-5509-12)
  • 4    Paw Beads    (94-5860-12)
  • 2    Oval Jump Rings    (01-0018-01)
  • 36    4mm Czech Glass Beads
  • 15”   Stretch Cord

Tools

  • scissors
  • chain nose pliers
  • bead stopper or small binder clip
  • clear nail polish or G-S Hypo Cement (optional)

Skill Level: Beginner

Finished Size: Approx. 7”

Designer: Tracy Proctor

Download the I Love My Dog Bracelet PDF

Watch the Tutorial Video: I Love My Pet Bracelet Kits

Watch the "Quick & Easy" Demo Video: Quick & Easy I Love my Dog Bracelet Jewelry Making Demo

Watch our technique videos on the TierraCast Blog (look for Jump Rings).

Tip: Three 4mm Czech beads equals approx. ½”. Instructions create a 7” bracelet. Adjust bead count accordingly for desired size.

Steps

  1. Pre-stretch cord by pulling firmly from both ends a few times.
  2. Attach small binder clip or bead stopper 2-3” from one end of stretch cord.
  3. On other end of cord string bail, *one 4mm bead and one paw bead*. Repeat * through * three times.
  4. String 32 Czech glass beads. (See Tip)
  5. Remove bead stopper and tie ends together in a Surgeon’s Knot. (Fig 1) Tighten securely, pulling cords from all directions to make sure knot is secure.
  6. Thread one end of cord back through bail to hide knot inside, then carefully trim cord ends.
  7. Optional: apply a small amount of clear nail polish or G-S Hypo Cement to knot and allow to dry.
  8. Open one jump ring and attach to bail. Before closing add Spot charm. Close jump ring.
  9. Open one jump ring and attach to Love My Dog charm. Before closing attach to jump ring placed in Step 8. Close jump ring.

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