Deborah Roberti designs beading patterns. Her website offers some free and some bead patterns available for purchase. I highly recommend her bead patterns, not only are they extremely affordable and easy to follow, but they are very versatile as well. This category highlights some of the possible variations of her Lady Jane Bracelet and Earrings patterns. The Lady Jane Bracelet and Earring patterns are available for sale on Deb's website. Click here to purchase the Bracelet ($4.00) and click here to purchase the Earrings ($3.50) pattern. You can also visit her website, www.aroundthebeadingtable.com or her Etsy store by clicking here.
Note - the FP4-Z6023 fire-polished beads in this colorway have been discontinued. The round bead in this color is suggested as a substitution.
MATERIALS (for a 6 3/4 inch bracelet before clasp)
4 yards Bead Thread of Choice Important note regarding thread color: Because the thread will show slightly through the four center fire-polished beads, don't use a light colored thread if you use dark colored fire-polished beads. Approximately 450 Size 15/0 Seed Beads 84 size 3mm Fire-Polished Beads 34 size 4mm Fire-Polished Beads 56 size 3mm Glass Pearls Clasp of Choice
MATERIALS (for earrings)
2 Yards Beading Thread of Choice Approximately 100 Size 15/0 Seed Beads 24 Size 3mm Fire-polished beads 8 Size 4mm Fire-Polished Beads 16 Size 3mm Glass Pearls Two Small (2-4mm) Jump Rings A Pair of Earring Findings
Below are the components used in this design example. If you would like to make this version yourself, you will need to calculate the quantities of each item to purchase, depending on the length of bracelet you wish to make, if you want matching earrings, etc.