Blue Me Away Bracelets Inspiration Project
Blue Me Away by FusionBeads.com
Approximate finished length: 7 inches, adjustable Beads and other products needed for six bracelets: 18 beads - Snow Quartz Round Gemstone Bead - 8mm (SE2602) 19 beads - Snowflake Lapis Round Gemstone Bead - 8mm (SE2213) 18 beads - Denim Lapis Round Gemstone Bead - 8mm (SE5256) 14 beads - Lapis Round Gemstone Bead - 8mm (SE5259) 26 beads - Aquamarine Round Gemstone Bead - 8mm (SE5245) 17 beads - Blue Apatite Round Gemstone Bead - 8mm (SE5247) 16 - Pewter Beaded Heishi Spacer Bead by TierraCast - Silver - 5mm (SP0105) 6 - Pewter Faceted Chevron Bead by TierraCast - 5mm – Rhodium (SP6572) 16 - Pewter Disk Heishi Spacer Bead by TierraCast - Silver - 6mm (SP0311) 2 - Pewter Trapezoid Bead by TierraCast - 6mm – Rhodium (SP6570) 4 - Pewter Lotus Bead by TierraCast - 7mm - Antique Silver (SP6571) 4 - Pewter Ethnic Barrel Bead by TierraCast - Antique Silver - 9mm (SP0164) 2 - Pewter Ethnic Short Bead by TierraCast - 9mm - Antique Silver (SP6569) 2 - Pewter Ethnic Long Bead by TierraCast - 15mm - Antique Silver (SP6568) 2 - Pewter Ethnic Dart Charm by TierraCast - 11mm - Antique Silver (SP6556) 1 - Pewter Lotus Charm by TierraCast - 13mm - Antique Silver (SP6557) 3 - Pewter Dagger Charm by TierraCast - 13mm – Rhodium (SP6558) 2 - Pewter Ethnic Spike Charm by TierraCast - 17mm - Antique Silver (SP6555) 1 - Pewter Dagger Charm by TierraCast - 17mm – Rhodium (SP6559) 9 - 7mm Silver Plated Base Metal 19 Gauge Open Jump Ring (BM2807) 6 - Precious Metal Crimp Bead - Sterling Silver - 2x2mm (SS4047) 6 - Precious Metal Crimp Bead Cover - Sterling Silver - 4mm (SS4055) 5 feet - Stretch Magic Elastic Cord - Clear - 1mm diameter - 5 Meter Spool (SM4434)
Tools needed to complete the bracelets: Chain nose pliers Beading Scissors 1-1/4 in. Blade
Photography, text and jewelry design © 2017 Fusion Beads, Inc.
Beading Techniques needed to complete the bracelets: Opening and Closing a Jump Ring Crimping Stretch Magic Instructions to complete “Blue Me Away” bracelets: Bracelet #1 Step 1 Open one jump ring (see Opening and Closing a Jump Ring Technique), and attach it to one 13mm dagger charm. Close the jump ring. Step 2 String these beads in the following sequence onto a 10-inch length of Stretch Magic cord: 1 – denim lapis beads 3 – disc spacer bead 3 – denim lapis beads 1 – lotus bead 1 – denim lapis bead 1 – lotus bead 1 – denim lapis bead 1 – disc spacer bead 2 – denim lapis beads 2 – snow quartz beads 1 – dagger charm (from step 1) 2 – snow quartz beads 1 – disc spacer bead 3 – aquamarine beads 3 – chevron beads 2 – aquamarine beads 1 – trapezoid bead 1 – aquamarine bead Step 3 String a 2x2 crimp bead through both ends of the Stretch Magic so the ends of the elastic are facing in opposite directions. Pull both ends of the Stretch Magic until the beads are right up next to the crimp bead. Squeeze the crimp bead flat with chain nose pliers ( see Crimping Stretch Magic Technique). Cut off the excess elastic with scissors. Step 4 Place the flat crimp bead inside the crimp bead cover. Gently squeeze the pliers just until the crimp bead cover is completely closed (see Crimp Bead Cover Technique). Bracelet #2 Step 1 Open one jump ring (see Opening and Closing a Jump Ring Technique), and attach it to one 13mm dagger charm. Close the jump ring. Repeat for the lotus charm.
Photography, text and jewelry design © 2017 Fusion Beads, Inc.
Step 2 String these beads in the following sequence onto a 10-inch length of Stretch Magic cord: 2 – blue apatite beads 1 – 13mm dagger charm (from step 1) 2 – blue apatite beads 3 – disc spacer beads 4 – blue apatite beads 1 – disc spacer bead 2 – snowy quartz beads 1 – lotus charm (from step 1) 4 – snowy quartz beads 1 – disc spacer bead 2 – lapis beads 1 – lotus bead 1 – lapis bead 1 – lotus bead 3 – lapis beads Step 3 String a 2x2 crimp bead through both ends of the Stretch Magic so the ends of the elastic are facing in opposite directions. Pull both ends of the Stretch Magic until the beads are right up next to the crimp bead. Squeeze the crimp bead flat with chain nose pliers ( see Crimping Stretch Magic Technique). Cut off the excess elastic with scissors. Step 4 Place the flat crimp bead inside the crimp bead cover. Gently squeeze the pliers just until the crimp bead cover is completely closed (see Crimp Bead Cover Technique). Bracelet #3 Step 1 Open one jump ring (see Opening and Closing a Jump Ring Technique), and attach it to one 13mm dagger charm. Close the jump ring. Repeat for the 17mm dagger charm. Step 2 String these beads in the following sequence onto a 10-inch length of Stretch Magic cord: 1 – aquamarine bead 1 – disc spacer bead 4 – aquamarine beads 1 – 13mm dagger charm (from step 1) 1 = aquamarine bead 1 – trapezoid bead 2 – aquamarine beads 1 – disc spacer bead 3 – aquamarine beads 3 – disc spacer beads 2 – blue apatite beads 1 – 17mm dagger charm (from step 1) 2 – blue apatite beads 3 – chevron beads 3 – blue apatite beads 1 – disc spacer bead 2 – blue apatite beads Step 3 String a 2x2 crimp bead through both ends of the Stretch Magic so the ends of the elastic are facing in opposite directions. Pull both ends of the Stretch Magic until the beads are right up next to the crimp bead. Squeeze the crimp bead flat with chain nose pliers ( see Crimping Stretch Magic Technique). Cut off the excess elastic with scissors.
Photography, text and jewelry design © 2017 Fusion Beads, Inc.
Step 4 Place the flat crimp bead inside the crimp bead cover. Gently squeeze the pliers just until the crimp bead cover is completely closed (see Crimp Bead Cover Technique). Bracelet #4 Step 1 Open one jump ring (see Opening and Closing a Jump Ring Technique), and attach it to one ethnic dart charm. Close the jump ring. Step 2 String these beads in the following sequence onto a 10-inch length of Stretch Magic cord: 2 - snowy quartz bead 1 – ethnic barrel bead 2 – snowy quartz beads 1 – beaded spacer bead 3 – snowy quartz bead 1 – ethnic short bead 3 – snowy quartz beads 1 – beaded spacer bead 3 – snowflake lapis beads 3 – beaded spacer beads 3 – snowflake lapis beads 1 – barrel bead 2 – snowflake lapis beads 1 – ethnic dart charm (from step 1) 1 – snowflake lapis bead Step 3 String a 2x2 crimp bead through both ends of the Stretch Magic so the ends of the elastic are facing in opposite directions. Pull both ends of the Stretch Magic until the beads are right up next to the crimp bead. Squeeze the crimp bead flat with chain nose pliers ( see Crimping Stretch Magic Technique). Cut off the excess elastic with scissors. Step 4 Place the flat crimp bead inside the crimp bead cover. Gently squeeze the pliers just until the crimp bead cover is completely closed (see Crimp Bead Cover Technique). Bracelet #5 Step 1 Open one jump ring (see Opening and Closing a Jump Ring Technique), and attach it to one 17mm ethnic dagger charm. Close the jump ring. Step 2 String these beads in the following sequence onto a 10-inch length of Stretch Magic cord: 3 – lapis beads 3 – beaded spacer beads 1 – barrel bead 3 – lapis beads 1 – denim lapis bead 1 – ethnic long bead 2 – denim lapis beads 1 – beaded spacer bead 3 – denim lapis beads 1 – 17mm ethnic dagger charm (from step 1) 2 – denim lapis beads 1 – ethnic short bead 1 – denim lapis bead 1 – beaded spacer bead 1 – denim lapis bead Photography, text and jewelry design © 2017 Fusion Beads, Inc.
Step 3 String a 2x2 crimp bead through both ends of the Stretch Magic so the ends of the elastic are facing in opposite directions. Pull both ends of the Stretch Magic until the beads are right up next to the crimp bead. Squeeze the crimp bead flat with chain nose pliers ( see Crimping Stretch Magic Technique). Cut off the excess elastic with scissors. Step 4 Place the flat crimp bead inside the crimp bead cover. Gently squeeze the pliers just until the crimp bead cover is completely closed (see Crimp Bead Cover Technique). Bracelet #6 Step 1 Open one jump ring (see Opening and Closing a Jump Ring Technique), and attach it to one ethnic dart charm. Close the jump ring. Repeat for the 17mm ethnic dagger charm. Step 2 String these beads in the following sequence onto a 10-inch length of Stretch Magic cord: 2 – aquamarine beads 1 – beaded spacer bead 1 – aquamarine bead 1 – ethnic dart charm (from step 1) 3 – aquamarine beads 1 – beaded spacer bead 2 – aquamarine beads 1 – ethnic barrel bead 1 – aquamarine bead 2 – snowflake lapis beads 3 – beaded spacer bead 2 – snowflake lapis beads 1 – 17mm ethnic dagger charm (from step 1) 3 – snowflake lapis beads 1 – ethnic long bead 1 – snowflake lapis bead 1 – beaded spacer bead 1 – snowflake lapis bead Step 3 String a 2x2 crimp bead through both ends of the Stretch Magic so the ends of the elastic are facing in opposite directions. Pull both ends of the Stretch Magic until the beads are right up next to the crimp bead. Squeeze the crimp bead flat with chain nose pliers ( see Crimping Stretch Magic Technique). Cut off the excess elastic with scissors. Step 4 Place the flat crimp bead inside the crimp bead cover. Gently squeeze the pliers just until the crimp bead cover is completely closed (see Crimp Bead Cover Technique).
For step-by-step photos and instructions on these and other techniques, visit FusionBeads.com and select Beading Techniques from the top navigation bar. You’ll find more Inspiration jewelry ideas at FusionBeads.com! Photography, text and jewelry design © 2017 Fusion Beads, Inc.
Approximate finished length: 7 inches, adjustable Beads and other products needed for six bracelets: 18 beads - Snow Quartz Round Gemstone Bead - 8mm (SE2602) 19 beads - Snowflake Lapis Round Gemstone Bead - 8mm (SE2213) 18 beads - Denim Lapis Round Gemstone Bead - 8mm (SE5256) 14 beads - Lapis Round Gemstone Bead - 8mm (SE5259) 26 beads - Aquamarine Round Gemstone Bead - 8mm (SE5245) 17 beads - Blue Apatite Round Gemstone Bead - 8mm (SE5247) 16 - Pewter Beaded Heishi Spacer Bead by TierraCast - Silver - 5mm (SP0105) 6 - Pewter Faceted Chevron Bead by TierraCast - 5mm – Rhodium (SP6572) 16 - Pewter Disk Heishi Spacer Bead by TierraCast - Silver - 6mm (SP0311) 2 - Pewter Trapezoid Bead by TierraCast - 6mm – Rhodium (SP6570) 4 - Pewter Lotus Bead by TierraCast - 7mm - Antique Silver (SP6571) 4 - Pewter Ethnic Barrel Bead by TierraCast - Antique Silver - 9mm (SP0164) 2 - Pewter Ethnic Short Bead by TierraCast - 9mm - Antique Silver (SP6569) 2 - Pewter Ethnic Long Bead by TierraCast - 15mm - Antique Silver (SP6568) 2 - Pewter Ethnic Dart Charm by TierraCast - 11mm - Antique Silver (SP6556) 1 - Pewter Lotus Charm by TierraCast - 13mm - Antique Silver (SP6557) 3 - Pewter Dagger Charm by TierraCast - 13mm – Rhodium (SP6558) 2 - Pewter Ethnic Spike Charm by TierraCast - 17mm - Antique Silver (SP6555) 1 - Pewter Dagger Charm by TierraCast - 17mm – Rhodium (SP6559) 9 - 7mm Silver Plated Base Metal 19 Gauge Open Jump Ring (BM2807) 6 - Precious Metal Crimp Bead - Sterling Silver - 2x2mm (SS4047) 6 - Precious Metal Crimp Bead Cover - Sterling Silver - 4mm (SS4055) 5 feet - Stretch Magic Elastic Cord - Clear - 1mm diameter - 5 Meter Spool (SM4434)
Tools needed to complete the bracelets: Chain nose pliers Beading Scissors 1-1/4 in. Blade
Photography, text and jewelry design © 2017 Fusion Beads, Inc.
Beading Techniques needed to complete the bracelets: Opening and Closing a Jump Ring Crimping Stretch Magic Instructions to complete “Blue Me Away” bracelets: Bracelet #1 Step 1 Open one jump ring (see Opening and Closing a Jump Ring Technique), and attach it to one 13mm dagger charm. Close the jump ring. Step 2 String these beads in the following sequence onto a 10-inch length of Stretch Magic cord: 1 – denim lapis beads 3 – disc spacer bead 3 – denim lapis beads 1 – lotus bead 1 – denim lapis bead 1 – lotus bead 1 – denim lapis bead 1 – disc spacer bead 2 – denim lapis beads 2 – snow quartz beads 1 – dagger charm (from step 1) 2 – snow quartz beads 1 – disc spacer bead 3 – aquamarine beads 3 – chevron beads 2 – aquamarine beads 1 – trapezoid bead 1 – aquamarine bead Step 3 String a 2x2 crimp bead through both ends of the Stretch Magic so the ends of the elastic are facing in opposite directions. Pull both ends of the Stretch Magic until the beads are right up next to the crimp bead. Squeeze the crimp bead flat with chain nose pliers ( see Crimping Stretch Magic Technique). Cut off the excess elastic with scissors. Step 4 Place the flat crimp bead inside the crimp bead cover. Gently squeeze the pliers just until the crimp bead cover is completely closed (see Crimp Bead Cover Technique). Bracelet #2 Step 1 Open one jump ring (see Opening and Closing a Jump Ring Technique), and attach it to one 13mm dagger charm. Close the jump ring. Repeat for the lotus charm.
Photography, text and jewelry design © 2017 Fusion Beads, Inc.
Step 2 String these beads in the following sequence onto a 10-inch length of Stretch Magic cord: 2 – blue apatite beads 1 – 13mm dagger charm (from step 1) 2 – blue apatite beads 3 – disc spacer beads 4 – blue apatite beads 1 – disc spacer bead 2 – snowy quartz beads 1 – lotus charm (from step 1) 4 – snowy quartz beads 1 – disc spacer bead 2 – lapis beads 1 – lotus bead 1 – lapis bead 1 – lotus bead 3 – lapis beads Step 3 String a 2x2 crimp bead through both ends of the Stretch Magic so the ends of the elastic are facing in opposite directions. Pull both ends of the Stretch Magic until the beads are right up next to the crimp bead. Squeeze the crimp bead flat with chain nose pliers ( see Crimping Stretch Magic Technique). Cut off the excess elastic with scissors. Step 4 Place the flat crimp bead inside the crimp bead cover. Gently squeeze the pliers just until the crimp bead cover is completely closed (see Crimp Bead Cover Technique). Bracelet #3 Step 1 Open one jump ring (see Opening and Closing a Jump Ring Technique), and attach it to one 13mm dagger charm. Close the jump ring. Repeat for the 17mm dagger charm. Step 2 String these beads in the following sequence onto a 10-inch length of Stretch Magic cord: 1 – aquamarine bead 1 – disc spacer bead 4 – aquamarine beads 1 – 13mm dagger charm (from step 1) 1 = aquamarine bead 1 – trapezoid bead 2 – aquamarine beads 1 – disc spacer bead 3 – aquamarine beads 3 – disc spacer beads 2 – blue apatite beads 1 – 17mm dagger charm (from step 1) 2 – blue apatite beads 3 – chevron beads 3 – blue apatite beads 1 – disc spacer bead 2 – blue apatite beads Step 3 String a 2x2 crimp bead through both ends of the Stretch Magic so the ends of the elastic are facing in opposite directions. Pull both ends of the Stretch Magic until the beads are right up next to the crimp bead. Squeeze the crimp bead flat with chain nose pliers ( see Crimping Stretch Magic Technique). Cut off the excess elastic with scissors.
Photography, text and jewelry design © 2017 Fusion Beads, Inc.
Step 4 Place the flat crimp bead inside the crimp bead cover. Gently squeeze the pliers just until the crimp bead cover is completely closed (see Crimp Bead Cover Technique). Bracelet #4 Step 1 Open one jump ring (see Opening and Closing a Jump Ring Technique), and attach it to one ethnic dart charm. Close the jump ring. Step 2 String these beads in the following sequence onto a 10-inch length of Stretch Magic cord: 2 - snowy quartz bead 1 – ethnic barrel bead 2 – snowy quartz beads 1 – beaded spacer bead 3 – snowy quartz bead 1 – ethnic short bead 3 – snowy quartz beads 1 – beaded spacer bead 3 – snowflake lapis beads 3 – beaded spacer beads 3 – snowflake lapis beads 1 – barrel bead 2 – snowflake lapis beads 1 – ethnic dart charm (from step 1) 1 – snowflake lapis bead Step 3 String a 2x2 crimp bead through both ends of the Stretch Magic so the ends of the elastic are facing in opposite directions. Pull both ends of the Stretch Magic until the beads are right up next to the crimp bead. Squeeze the crimp bead flat with chain nose pliers ( see Crimping Stretch Magic Technique). Cut off the excess elastic with scissors. Step 4 Place the flat crimp bead inside the crimp bead cover. Gently squeeze the pliers just until the crimp bead cover is completely closed (see Crimp Bead Cover Technique). Bracelet #5 Step 1 Open one jump ring (see Opening and Closing a Jump Ring Technique), and attach it to one 17mm ethnic dagger charm. Close the jump ring. Step 2 String these beads in the following sequence onto a 10-inch length of Stretch Magic cord: 3 – lapis beads 3 – beaded spacer beads 1 – barrel bead 3 – lapis beads 1 – denim lapis bead 1 – ethnic long bead 2 – denim lapis beads 1 – beaded spacer bead 3 – denim lapis beads 1 – 17mm ethnic dagger charm (from step 1) 2 – denim lapis beads 1 – ethnic short bead 1 – denim lapis bead 1 – beaded spacer bead 1 – denim lapis bead Photography, text and jewelry design © 2017 Fusion Beads, Inc.
Step 3 String a 2x2 crimp bead through both ends of the Stretch Magic so the ends of the elastic are facing in opposite directions. Pull both ends of the Stretch Magic until the beads are right up next to the crimp bead. Squeeze the crimp bead flat with chain nose pliers ( see Crimping Stretch Magic Technique). Cut off the excess elastic with scissors. Step 4 Place the flat crimp bead inside the crimp bead cover. Gently squeeze the pliers just until the crimp bead cover is completely closed (see Crimp Bead Cover Technique). Bracelet #6 Step 1 Open one jump ring (see Opening and Closing a Jump Ring Technique), and attach it to one ethnic dart charm. Close the jump ring. Repeat for the 17mm ethnic dagger charm. Step 2 String these beads in the following sequence onto a 10-inch length of Stretch Magic cord: 2 – aquamarine beads 1 – beaded spacer bead 1 – aquamarine bead 1 – ethnic dart charm (from step 1) 3 – aquamarine beads 1 – beaded spacer bead 2 – aquamarine beads 1 – ethnic barrel bead 1 – aquamarine bead 2 – snowflake lapis beads 3 – beaded spacer bead 2 – snowflake lapis beads 1 – 17mm ethnic dagger charm (from step 1) 3 – snowflake lapis beads 1 – ethnic long bead 1 – snowflake lapis bead 1 – beaded spacer bead 1 – snowflake lapis bead Step 3 String a 2x2 crimp bead through both ends of the Stretch Magic so the ends of the elastic are facing in opposite directions. Pull both ends of the Stretch Magic until the beads are right up next to the crimp bead. Squeeze the crimp bead flat with chain nose pliers ( see Crimping Stretch Magic Technique). Cut off the excess elastic with scissors. Step 4 Place the flat crimp bead inside the crimp bead cover. Gently squeeze the pliers just until the crimp bead cover is completely closed (see Crimp Bead Cover Technique).
For step-by-step photos and instructions on these and other techniques, visit FusionBeads.com and select Beading Techniques from the top navigation bar. You’ll find more Inspiration jewelry ideas at FusionBeads.com! Photography, text and jewelry design © 2017 Fusion Beads, Inc.
