Crystal Rope Bracelet Beginner Minor variations yield big results when you add crystals to a simple netted rope.  This project can be finished more traditionally with a clasp at the end, or make it a custom fit bangle bracelet like this beautiful sample. Moves along rather quickly; however, students who choose to make a necklace may not complete their projects during class. Some bead-weaving experience will prove helpful in doing this project.

Supplies Needed For a 7- to 8-inch finished bangle: 10 grams 15o Japanese seed beads  5 grams 11o Japanese seed beads 164 to 188 4mm crystal bicones.  You can use 4mm round beads also. .008" Wildfire or 10lb Power Pro thread #12 Beading needles Beeswax Sharp scissors (children's Fiskars cut Wildfire & PowerPro just fine) If you're doing a traditional clasp closure instead of a bangle, bring all of the above, and: You'll need 24 fewer 4mm beads. Accent beads for clasp ends (optional) C-Flex or Beadalon flexible beading wire Crimp beads Clasp with a single point of attachment Jump ring Crimp bead covers (optional)

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