This DIY Zig-Zag Leather Beaded Bracelet Kit makes one adult friendship bracelet for your next crafting project. This kit comes with enough materials to make one (1) standard length (6" to 9" inch) bracelet on your own. The first photo is an example of all 12 of my seed bead color choices with the oxidized copper jump rings.
Materials in each kit to make 1 bracelet include:
~ 1 baggie of size 6 Miyuki round seed beads (about 75 beads)
~ 1 length of 1mm round leather.
~ 1 baggie of twisted jump rings (70 plated base metal).
~ 1 handmade Marsha Neal Studio ceramic disc bead.
See my blog post for instructions:
http://blog.marshanealstudio.com/zig-zag-beaded-bracelet/
Here is the link to my YouTube video to make the bracelet from these kits:
https://youtu.be/0OJCpv0CE5k
If you would like me to make you a finished bracelet, or to see what glaze color I will be sending your disc bead in with your kit, please see my listings in my Jewelry and Accessories section:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/MarshaNealStudio?section_id=6073525
If you are overwhelmed, just think about your metal color choice (look at the jewelry you wear all the time. What kind of metal is that? Pick the similar one here). Then pick a bead color that makes your hear sing. Start with one kit, or a couple if you really can't narrow it down.
After purchasing one of my kits and making it, if you find that you really like making this kind of bracelet and want to make more than a few (like lots more), I would suggest that you purchase your materials in bulk at your local bead shop or bead show to help support local small businesses from your area. Or send me an Etsy convo for pricing on purchasing bulk through me direct. Bulk means a larger quantity of a specific color, not lots of little different things.
For purchasing my ceramic disc beads only:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/103315244/craft-supplies-coin-beads-handmade?ref=shop_home_active_4
If you are going at this on your own, try some handmade artisan lampwork beads or maybe some cool buttons you've been collecting to finish off the end of your bracelet. I'm all about finding cool unique things to use in my next jewelry project!
As a cautionary note - this is not a kid project. Beads are small and can look like candy to young kids and pets and should be viewed as a choking hazard. The leather cord is long and can be a strangulation hazard. The plastic baggies are also a choking hazard. So basically - work smart and keep your supplies away from small kids, adults that don't know better, and curious pets.
Thanks and have fun!!!