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The moody bee and sensitive side beads on this adjustable Shamballa-style macramé bracelet change color with slight temperature changes, like mood rings from the 70's!by: Michelle Horning   Designer TipsFor step-by-step knotting instructions, see our DIY Shamballa-Style Macrame Bracelet Tutorial.All beads can be strung onto the bottom of the anchor cords before anchoring to the board, and slid into place as you knot. All 4 cords can fit through the bee bead, so I put the small beads on, wor …

Created by: Michelle Horning  Designer TipsFor step by step macramé knotting instructions, see our blog article: DIY Shamballa-Style Macrame Bracelet Tutorial.Beads can be strung onto the bottom of the anchor cords before anchoring to the board, and slid into place as you workTight knots make it difficult to sew the tails back into them, and you can break your needle. You will most likely need to use pliers to get the needle through. Make sure to sew the tail back through the enti …

Created by: Lindsey GreenDesigner TipsMix and match the crosses in any way you would like! No pattern is required.Adjust the length of the leather pieces and number of jump rings to change the size of the bracelet.Free Technique Sheets & How-TosBasic Jewelry-Making Technique Sheet (PDF)Suggested Supplies8 each #41-151-99-25-3 Center-Crimp Tube with Loop, 2.2mm I.D.4 each #41-151-99-25-9 Center-Crimp Tube with Loop, 2.2mm I.D.5 each #46-329-9-24 Crystal, Charm, Cross, 16mm1 dozen [use 3] #44- …

Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRueDesigner TipsSet link on leather bracelet, and use a sharp pencil, or fine-point non-smudging marker, to make a dot at each spot to punch.Rotate leather hole punch to smallest setting, and carefully punch holes.Click into the rivet's details below, and follow the steps for setting the rivets.Optional: Use bracelet-bending pliers to shape the link into a smooth wrist-shaped arc.For more information about riveting, download and print the free technique sheets below.Sug …

Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRue   Designer TipsOne of the things I love about this bangle bracelet, is that it's extra small, so fits me perfectly. However, that means it doesn't fit many other adults... So keep that in mind when ordering this bracelet: It's best for petite people. We also have larger plain brass bangles you can texture, punch and add eyelets to.This design uses 1 copper honeybee charm, 1 copper "small blossom" charm, 1 lotus petal charm, and 3 small small gold honeybee charm …