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Home > Whirling Pinwheels
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This gorgeous bracelet by Carol Wilcox Wells is created using chevron chain to stitch beads that look like pinwheels. These hand-woven components are formed into chevron pinwheels using two sizes of seed beads which are graduated in colors to create depth. Swarovski rondelles add a bit of sparkle as spacers. You’re sure to have fun creating this glamourous bracelet for yourself or as a gift.
This pattern is two pages of detailed instructions to make the Whirling Pinwheels bracelet. The drawings are professionally illustrated and detailed written instructions go along with each figure. The supply list is annotated within the pattern so that you will know exactly what is needed.
Skill Level: Intermediate Beginner
Finished Dimensions: ¾" diameter x 8" long or length you desire
Techniques:
Stringing
Chevron chain
Bracelet Materials List:
- 11/0 seed beads for the gradient on the pinwheels
- 8/0 seed beads for the core of the pinwheel
- 16 x 10mm decorative beads to string with hand-woven components
- Swarovski rondelle spacers
- Sterling or gold-filled clasp
- Sterling or gold-filled decorative beads for end of bracelet
- Sterling or gold-filled crimps
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Stringing wire
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Size 11 or 12 beading needles
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Size D Nymo, 6# FireLine, or other good quality beading thread
Tools Needed:
- Scissors
- Crimping pliers
- Chain nose pliers
- Wire cutters
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