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02/18/2013

Tube Bead Bracelet

I’ve been seeing tube bead bracelets on Craftgawker and Pinterest, and they are so pretty.  I didn’t invent this particular layered style, but I wanted to make my version as simple as possible – no special knots, and an easy-to-remove clasp.  What do you think?

Tube Bead Bracelet

I have had these little tube beads forever in my stash – seriously, they are probably ten or twelve years old!  I also have a lot of hemp twine around from the woven bracelets I enjoy making – so everything for tonight’s project came from my stash, but you should be able to find it pretty easily at most craft stores.

Tube Bead Bracelet

I will mention one thing – every time I make layered bracelets with these end caps, you ALWAYS ask where I found them and what size they are.  I get them at Hobby Lobby, they are the Jewelry Shoppe brand, and I can only estimate that they are about 3 mm. ;)

Tube Bead Bracelet

First, figure out how many strands of twine will fit in the cap.  In my case, it was 14, but if your twine is thicker or if your end caps are a different size, you may have a different number.  Cut however many strands you need.  Depending on the size of your wrist, you will want a finished length between 6 and 6.5 inches.  Whatever you decide – cut them a little longer to work with – I cut mine to 7.5 inche while I worked.

Add a dab of jewelry glue or super glue to the inside of the end cap, and put all the strands into the cap.  Give it a moment to dry, then you can begin threading your beads on.

Tube Bead Bracelet

I added mine at random.  Some strands had 2 or 3 beads, some just had one.

Then, gather the other end of your strands together.

Tube Bead Bracelet

Cut them off even at whatever length you decided (in my case, that was 6.5 inches).

Tube Bead Bracelet

Glue the other end cap on.

Tube Bead Bracelet

 

Then, add a clasp onto the end.  Any kind of clasp you like is fine – my personal preference is a lobster clasp.

Tube Bead Bracelet

 

 

Try it on – do you like it??

Tube Bead Bracelet

 

 

It’s a simple style that works well with all kinds of looks.  I love the different tones of brown!

Tube Bead Bracelet

 

Adrianne

Filed Under: Bracelets, Fashion, Jewelry, Tutorials Tagged With: beads, bracelet, twine

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Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Nancy says

    10/08/2013 at 11:56 am

    Love this bracelet. Are the tube beads 1/2 inch long or 1 inch long? It is so hard to tell size from the pictures.

    Reply
    • Adrianne says

      10/08/2013 at 3:49 pm

      Thanks Nancy! They are 1-inch!

      Reply
  2. Tanya says

    02/25/2013 at 6:08 am

    Looks really good, I like the natural colours you used.

    Reply
  3. Kara says

    02/21/2013 at 2:07 pm

    Very fun bracelet!

    Reply
  4. amy says

    02/21/2013 at 9:53 am

    I absolutely love the way this looks on you! Man, now I have to go and buy tube beads…

    Reply
  5. Marilyn says

    02/21/2013 at 8:29 am

    Adrianne, I just love the simple links of this bracelet! GORGEOUS!

    Reply
  6. Misfit Momma aka Missy says

    02/19/2013 at 2:38 pm

    You make it look so easy! I still have a little collection of beads I had got my Dad to buy when I was a teenager but was never creative enough to do anything besides string them onto a single strand lol. This tempts me to pull them out and see if I can make something worthwhile… or get some new beads!

    Reply
  7. Meredith says

    02/19/2013 at 12:34 pm

    I love this and would totally wear it! Pinning!!

    Reply
  8. Marilyn says

    02/19/2013 at 9:00 am

    Adrianne, your jewelry tutorials are just amazing….everything is so straight forward and yet so stunning! LOVE them all!

    Reply
  9. Monsterscircus says

    02/18/2013 at 3:40 pm

    So stylish and simple! Really love the minimalistic look, spot on Adrianne!

    Reply
  10. Sherry says

    02/18/2013 at 12:23 pm

    Adrianne, it’s beautiful. Pinned!

    Reply
  11. Melanie S. says

    02/18/2013 at 10:20 am

    Oooh, I really like that! I love your other bracelet too :)

    Reply
  12. Ashley says

    02/18/2013 at 10:14 am

    You are so inspiring – I love all the jewelry you make. I have so much jewelry making stuff and need to get back into it – this would be the perfect project!! This is something I could wear everyday.

    Reply
  13. Kadie says

    02/18/2013 at 9:45 am

    It’s beautiful Adrianne!! It’s so unique and interesting. I can’t wait to try it out.

    Reply
  14. Kirsten says

    02/18/2013 at 9:16 am

    Adrianne, this is so pretty! I have one of these bracelets but never realized how simple they were to make. Great tutorial! (Great nail color, too, by the way.) ;) Hey, I’m hosting a brand new linky party starting today – would love for you to come link up! Happy Monday!

    Reply
  15. Heather says

    02/18/2013 at 8:41 am

    You make me want to get out all of my jewelry supplies and make stuff! I love all of your bracelets.

    Reply
  16. Roxana says

    02/18/2013 at 8:19 am

    You always inspire me with your bracelets. My wrists are so small, I don’t wear bracelets often because they are always too big. This one is so earthy and casual, I love it. I’d love to make one for myself, thanks for the how-to!

    Reply
  17. thenewcrochet says

    02/18/2013 at 7:50 am

    This is truly a lovely bracelet. Honestly this is sooo my style!!!. Love the simplicity and the combination of the materials.

    Reply

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