By: Ginny Project Type: ead stringing
3-Strand Diagonal Stripe Swarovski Crystal Bracelet
By Ginny
Project Type: Bead Stringing
Supplies:
1- 3-strand sterling silver tube clasp
3- 4mm clear Swarovski crystals
27- 6mm clear Swarovski crystals
30 – 6mm sapphire Swarovski crystals
30 – 6mm light sapphire Swarovski crystals
6 – 2mm sterling silver crimp tubes
6- sterling silver crimp covers
3 – 12” stands .019 softflex beading wire
Nothing sparkles like Swarovski crystals.
This pattern uses three shades of crystals
offset to nest together, which creates an
unusual diagonal stripe. Using 30 crystals
makes a 7 ½” inch bracelet.
Instructions:
1. Once a pattern is established, each string will
have a basic pattern of 2 dark sapphire 6mm
crystals, 2 light sapphire 6mm crystals, 2 clear
6mm crystals.
2. Start string one with two 6mm dark sapphire
crystals. Continue the pattern with, two medium
then two clear crystals until you have 28 6mm crystals.
The next-to-last crystal with be a 6mm clear, the 30th
crystal will be a 4mm clear.
3. Start string two by stringing one 4mm clear
crystal, then two dark sapphire 6mm crystals.
Continue the pattern. The next-to-last bead will be
a 6mm light sapphire, the last is a 6mm clear.
4. Start string three with one 6mm clear crystal
followed by two 6mm dark sapphire crystals.
Continue the pattern. The next-to-last bead will be
a 6mm light sapphire. The last bead will be a 4mm
clear.
5. Crimp each strand to the rings on the 3-stand
clasp, and then add the crimp covers.
Click picture for a close-up of detailed steps.
