Between Earth & Sky Bracelet Inspiring Designs

Description

INSPIRATION
Between Earth & Sky Bracelet
Our Bird in a Tree Button combines with TierraCast Barrel Beads, Faceted spacer beads and 2mm leather cord for this earthy bracelet design. The crimpable barrel beads keep everything in place just so!

Supplies needed
1 Bird in a Tree Button
10 4x2mm ID Barrel Bead
8 5mm Faceted Bead
22″ 2mm round cord, black

Tools
scissors
flat nose or nylon jawed pliers OR hammer and bench block
Skill Level: Beginner

Directions:
Steps
Thread cord through button shank.
Move button to center, then fold cord in half.
String one barrel bead onto both cords followed by one faceted bead onto one cord. Slide beads down.
Repeat Step 3 seven times, stringing faceted beads on alternate cords each time.
String on two barrel beads for button loop.
Determine desired bracelet length and placement of button loop then position the two barrel beads accordingly.
Secure first barrel bead in place by crimping with flat nose or nylon jawed pliers OR flatten slightly using hammer and bench block. Check to make sure button will fit through loop then secure second barrel bead.
Tie an overhand knot in the end of each cord, positioning knots as close to button loop as desired. Trim excess cord.
Spread out and arrange beads along bracelet as desired.
Optional: If desired, use pliers or hammer to secure barrel beads in place along bracelet.