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 Maru Bracelet & Earrings patterns. Click on the blue links to purchase the bracelet & earrings patternfor $4.25 on her website www.aroundthebeadingtable.com.
Bracelet Materials (for a 7-inch bracelet, not including clasp) Approx 5 Yards of 6lb FireLine Approx 150 Size 11/0 Seed Beads Approx 40 Size 3mm Beads (can be any type 3mm bead) Approx 84 Size 4mm Beads (can be any type 4mm bead) Approx 84 SuperDuo Beads Clasp of Choice
Earrings Materials Approx 2 Yards 6lb FireLine Approx 50 Size 11/0 Seed Beads Approx 16 Size 3mm Beads (can be any type of 3mm bead) Approx 24 Size 4mm Beads (can be any type of 4mm bead) Approx 24 SuperDuo Beads Two Small 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.