Design Inspiration Supplies
Design Instructions
Supplies needed
- 1 Bangle Bracelet (01-0302-27)
- 1 Rattlesnake Link (94-3236-12)
- 6 Size 6 Seed Beads, turquoise (Turquoise Opaque shown)
- 12 Size 8 Seed Beads, red-brown (Terra Cotta Opaque Matte shown)
- 26ga Craft Wire, silver
Tools
- flush cutters
- bracelet bending pliers (optional)
Skill Level: Beginner
Finished Size: Approx. 8" (2 1/2" ID)
Designer: Tracy Proctor
Download the Wild West Bangle PDF
Watch the Demo Video: Wild West Bangle Jewelry Making Demo
Wild West Bangle - Leather Variation: Attach a 12" strand of .5mm round cord (Nat. Red Brown shown) to the snake link using a Lark's Head Knot, then string 1 size 6 seed bead onto both cords. Separate strands, wrap around bangle and back to front. String 1 size 8 seed bead onto each strand, 1 size 6 bead onto both, then 1 size 8 onto each. Separate strands, wrap to back of bangle and thread up through eyelet. String a size 6 bead onto both strands and secure with an overhand knot. Repeat on other side.
Watch our technique videos on the TierraCast Blog
Steps
- Use fingers or bracelet bending pliers to gently curve the rattlesnake link to fit the bangle.
- Cut 18" of craft wire.
- Thread one end of wire through head loop of link about 3".
- Wrap this tail tightly around 3-5 times, keeping wraps close together and finishing at back. (Fig 1) Trim excess wire.
- On bangle center link between two eyelets. Wrap wire tightly behind and around bangle twice, pinching wire down as you wrap. (Fig 2) Keep wraps close together.
- String on 1 size 8 bead, 1 size 6 bead, and 1 size 8 bead and repeat Step 5. (Fig 3)
- Repeat Steps 5-6 twice, then wrap wire through eyelet 3 times, ending at back. (Fig 4) Trim excess wire.
- Repeat all steps on other side of link.