Pacifica Point by FusionBeads.com

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Turquoise Round Japanese Seed Beads by Toho - 2604F (SB7174) (B) 1 - Poppy Seed Pacifica Round Czech Glass Beads - 4mm (GL5153) (C) 1 - Strawberry Pacifica Fire Polished Czech Glass Beads - 4mm

1 Pacifica Point by FusionBeads.com Approximate finished length: 7 inches Beads and other products needed for one bracelet: 1 - Size 11 Matte Mustard Yellow Round Japanese Seed Beads (SB2587) (A) 1 - Size 8 Semi-Glazed Opaque Turquoise Round Japanese Seed Beads by Toho F (SB7174) (B) 1 - Poppy Seed Pacifica Round Czech Glass Beads - 4mm (GL5153) (C) 1 - Strawberry Pacifica Fire Polished Czech Glass Beads - 4mm (FP4195) (D) 1 - Tangerine Pacifica Fire Polished Czech Glass Beads - 4mm (FP4197) (E) 1 - Avocado Pacifica CzechMates 2 Hole Triangle Czech Glass Beads - 6mm (GL5194) (F) 1 - Sterling Silver Open Tube Bar Clasp - 25mm (SS4112) 1 - FireLine Braided Bead Thread - Crystal Clear diameter - 6 lb/size D - 15 yard spool (SM6281) Tools needed to complete the bracelet: Beadsmith English Beading Needles - Size 12 (TL1647) Hypo Tube Cement (TL1202) Endless Loom (TL3203) Xuron Thread and Fiber Scissors (TL3000)

Beading Techniques needed to complete the

complete Pacifica Point bracelet: Tips The

easement rod, and attach it to the curved side

2 Beading Techniques needed to complete the bracelet: Flat Square Stitch Instructions to complete Pacifica Point bracelet: Tips The letters A F designate the beads used in the pattern. Please refer to the materials list above for the key. Step 1 To assemble the loom, select the medium easement rod, and attach it to the curved side of the Endless Loom s end bar. Select the 7-inch sizing rods. Insert sizing rods into the sockets on the loom end bars. Loop one elastic band between the end bar pegs on each side. Set the assembled loom aside. Step 2 Thread a needle with 2 feet of beading thread. Tie on a stop bead about 10 inches from the tail.

Step 3 Row 1: String 5 E (see Flat Square Stitch

Pass through the last bead of the first row.

3 Step 3 Row 1: String 5 E (see Flat Square Stitch Technique). Step 4 Row 2: To make the turn to the next row, string 1 C. Pass through the last bead of the first row. The new bead will sit directly on top of the last bead in row 1. Step 5 Pass back through the bead added in the previous step, forming a loop of thread.

4 Step 6 Repeat Steps 4 5 four times, using square stitch to complete row 2. Pass the thread back through row 1. Step 7 Using the same thread, stitch the beadwork to the bar on one side of the slide bar clasp. Weave the thread through the beads to secure, and trim thread. Thread a needle onto the tail thread, and weave it through the beadwork to secure. Trim thread.

Step 8 You will work square stitch on the second side of the clasp as before, but this time you ll measure thread that will be used for

With thread still on the spool, hold the thread end against the loom and wrap it completely around the loom 6 times.

Step 9 Using the thread measured in the previous step, repeat Steps 2 7 for the second side of the clasp. Leave the tail thread attached.

5 Step 8 You will work square stitch on the second side of the clasp as before, but this time you ll measure thread that will be used for warping the loom before beginning the clasp beadwork. With thread still on the spool, hold the thread end against the loom and wrap it completely around the loom 6 times. Add six additional wraps for the clasp beadwork piece. Cut the thread from the spool, and remove the thread from the loom. Step 9 Using the thread measured in the previous step, repeat Steps 2 7 for the second side of the clasp. Leave the tail thread attached. Step 10 Attach the two sides of the beaded clasp together, and lay the clasp on one curved side of loom. The working thread should be coming out of the right side below the clasp (for an odd number of beads in the row). If it is not, flip the clasp over.

Step 11 Wrap the thread from below and over the top

Step 12 To begin warping the loom, pass from right to

6 Step 11 Wrap the thread from below and over the top of the loom, and hold the beadwork in place. Step 12 To begin warping the loom, pass from right to left through the first bead on the opposite side of the clasp starter piece. Step 13 Wrap the thread around the loom in the opposite direction. Pass from right to left through the second bead from the right on row 1. The warp threads should sit between the columns of beads.

7 Step 14 Wrap the thread in the opposite direction. Pass from right to left through the third bead from the right on the opposite side. Step 15 Continue wrapping the warp threads in the same manner, tightening as you go. Secure the thread by tying a knot on the last warp thread.

Step 16 Loosen the rods, and center the beaded

Replace the tension rod or adjust as necessary

Pass back through the beads, keeping the needle

8 Step 16 Loosen the rods, and center the beaded clasp on the loom. Replace the tension rod or adjust as necessary with a different rod to increase the tension for weaving. Step 17 Row 3: String 5 D. Slide beads along the working thread until under the warp. Position beads between each warp thread. Pass back through the beads, keeping the needle over the warp threads. Step 18 Row 4: String 15 A. Slide the beads along the working thread until under the warp. Position 3 beads between each warp thread. Pass back through the beads, keeping the needle over the warp threads.

F F (through the first hole shown below)

Pass back through the beads, keeping the

9 Step 19 Row 5: String the following 2 F (through the first hole shown below) 2 B 2 F (through the first hole shown below) 2 B 2 F (through the first hole shown below) Step 20 Slide beads along the working thread until under the warp. Position 2 beads between each warp thread. Pass back through the beads, keeping the needle over the warp threads.

Step 21 Row 6: String the following Second hole of 2

B Second hole of 2 F from step 19 Step 22 Position 2

Pass back through the beads, keeping the needle over

Step 23 Row 7: Repeat Step 18 Row 8: Repeat Step 17

17 using 5 F Row 11: Repeat Step 18 Row 12: Repeat

10 Step 21 Row 6: String the following Second hole of 2 F from step 19 2 B Second hole of 2 F from step 19 2 B Second hole of 2 F from step 19 Step 22 Position 2 beads between each warp thread. Pass back through the beads, keeping the needle over the warp threads. Step 23 Row 7: Repeat Step 18 Row 8: Repeat Step 17 Row 9: Repeat Step 17 using 5 C Row 10: Repeat Step 17 using 5 F Row 11: Repeat Step 18 Row 12: Repeat Steps Row 13: Repeat Step 18 Continue this pattern until you reach the other end of your bracelet.

Step 24 As the weaving area fills with beads

beadwork to bring empty warp into the beading

Easement Rod to maintain proper tension as the

Step 25 Warp threads will shrink or contract

Once you get to the end of your bracelet,

11 Step 24 As the weaving area fills with beads remove the Easement Rod and rotate the beadwork to bring empty warp into the beading area. Use a smaller Easement Rod or no Easement Rod to maintain proper tension as the beadwork fills the loom. Step 25 Warp threads will shrink or contract once removed from the loom. Once you get to the end of your bracelet, slide the beadwork off the loom and allow the piece to rest for at least an hour. Step 26 Once all beads are settled in place, weave the thread into a few rows to secure. Trim and cut excess thread.

12 For step-by-step photos and instructions on these and other techniques, visit FusionBeads.com and select Beading Techniques from the top navigation bar. You ll find more Inspiration jewelry ideas at FusionBeads.com!

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