Ajra Bracelet

My newest bracelet design. I call it the Ajra Bracelet. I actually had and drafted another idea for using Czechmate tiles and bicones but boy did that idea fall apart. I was rather disappointed. But then I decided to keep stitching and see what happens. As usual, my best designs are happy accidents.

You can see from this angle the bicones are sitting on top of the Czechmate tiles.

The tiles are what lay on the wrist flat. Bicones can be kind of sharp, so with them laying on top, it makes it very comfortable to wear.

The stitch used is just simple Right Angle Weave, so it’s very easy for beginners. But even with such simplicity, this bracelet really stands out and is quite a stunner. There’s just enough bling, but not too much to overshadow the pretty color and texture of the Czechmate tiles. I think there’s harmony :).

For the tutorial on my Etsy, click here. Hope you enjoy it!

Happy beading!

-Mandi

Beaded Chain Mesh Bracelet

Finally, a pattern for beginners! This one is made of odd count peyote and a little trick to make the open spaces between each peyote section. This way, it keeps the stitching continuous, instead of making separate peyote sections then weaving them together at the end. 

Beaded Chain Mesh Bracelet. Nickle plated silver seed beads and matte black cubes.

I think the name fits. Peyote stitching has a way of being kinda stiff, especially in bracelets. But with the sectioning and adding cubes or spacer beads it drapes like fabric, or chain.

Beaded Chain Mesh Bracelet. 8/0 seed beads in Green Opaque Luster, and silver plated spacer beads.

I also used the word “mesh” because quite honestly peyote has a mesh like pattern to it. And to me, something about this bracelet really brings that out and showcases it.

For these bracelets I used snap clasps instead of my usual tube clasps. I’ve even made a video tutorial on how to add snap clasps to any peyote bracelet. You can view it here.

And for the pattern of this bracelet, you can find it here on my Etsy. Click here.

Happy Beading!

-Mandi