Becharmed Jet Bracelet

Learn how to make this beautiful Becharmed Jet bracelet using Swarovski Elements.

Follow the instructions on how to make this Becharmed Pearl bracelet using some other Swarovski Elements too. If you have not created a kumihimo braid before you will also need: Kumihimo braiding disk No Tangle Bobbins Needle, thread

Becharmed Jet Bracelet - Step by Step Guide

Step 1:

Cut 8 strands of s-lon cord approx. 50cm long. Tie all the threads together in a loose knot in the centre. Thread on the Becharmed bead.

Step 2:

Place the knot through the centre of the kumihimo braiding board. Let the ends dangle down, the knot underneath the Becharmed bead should keep it in place.

Step 3:

Set up the kumihimo board for a normal 8 strand braid (one strand either side of each dot). If you haven't created an 8 strand braid before, see the related videos below to learn how.

Step 4:

Thread 11 jet faceted round faceted beads on one strand and knot to keep in place (as the strands are quite short I found a knot worked better than a bobbin). Working clockwise, move to the next strand and thread 11 pearls on, then knot. You may need to use a bead reamer to ensure the s-lon passes smoothly through the pearls. Work around the board in this way until you have 11 beads on each strand.

Step 5:

Start braiding, using each strand once without any beads to begin (this should sit inside your Becharmed bead). Now start adding your beads, adding a bead to every strand. If you haven't added beads to a braid before see our related videos below.

Step 6:

Braid until you have used all the beads. Create 0.5-1cm unbeaded braid, then knot all the threads together.

Step 7:

Place your beaded section down through the kumihimo disk. Set up for braiding as before, threading on beads in the same way. Braid in the same way as the other side.

Step 8:

You should now have 2 beaded sections with the Becharmed bead in the centre. Make sure the knots at the end are tight, and the unbeaded braid and knot will be hidden inside your clasp. If necessary adjust the knot to ensure a tidy finish. Glue the ends into each end of the clasp. As the clasp is larger than the s-lon braiding, the knots will help it to adhere.