Swarovski Patchwork Bracelet

 My Patchwork Bracelet was inspired by Kassie Inman's Quilt Cuff pattern as seen on BEADWORK  Nov 2012 issue's cover
 

The bracelet is built on a RAW base of 3mm bugle beads (Mt Black AB) and #15 Japanese seed beads (opaque burnt sienna).

These two photos show the bracelet during embellishment with:
 3mm Swarovski Bicone Crystals in Topaz AB, Copper, Blue Zircon, Smoky Topaz and Erinite.
Tila two hole beads in Black OMR and Blue-Gray Metallic Matte
 

 

Viking Knit Shades of Copper Bracelet

Copper Viking Knit is the base of this bracelet. The knit uses 24 g wire and the accents are lampwork beads, copper toggle clasp & spacer beads from Beads of Tampa. This type of design offers the opportunity for many variations.

I was lucky to have the chance to take  Marcia Balonis' Viking Knit class at "Beads" now located in Oldsmar,  FL. Viking Knit is an ancient form of wire knitting that has been found in Viking grave sites.