Design Inspiration Supplies
Design Instructions
Supplies needed
- 1 Rattlesnake Link (94-3236-12)
- 1 Western Button (94-6600-12)
- 2 Flower Nugget Bead (93-0454-12)
- 4 Size 6 Seed Bead, red-brown (Toho Opaque-Frosted Terra Cotta shown)
- 4 Size 6 Seed Bead, turquoise (Toho Opaque Turquoise shown)
- 24" 1.5mm Round Leather Cord (Natural Red Brown shown)
Tools
- scissors or leather snips
- jeweler's adhesive or gel super glue
Skill Level: Beginner
Finished Size: Variable
Designer: Tracy Proctor
Download the Rattlesnake Bracelet PDF
Watch the Demo Video: Rattlesnake Bracelet
Tip: Make sure your seed beads have holes large enough for the cord. Cut cord ends at angles to facilitate stringing.
Steps
- Cut two 12" pieces of cord. Pull cords firmly from both ends to pre-stretch.
- Pick up one piece of cord. Thread end through loop at one end of rattlesnake link about 2". Fold this end of cord over, wrap around longer cord to form a loop, then tuck end through loop to form an overhand knot, aiming tail away from link. (Fig 1) Adjust cord so that knot is about 1/4" from link and tighten securely.
- String on 1 turquoise seed bead, 1 red-brown seed bead, 1 flower nugget bead, 1 red-brown seed bead and 1 turquoise seed bead. Slide all to knot and secure with a regular overhand knot. Tighten securely.
- About 2" from knot placed in Step 3 form button loop by folding cord end over and securing as in Step 2/Fig 1. Do not trim at this time to allow for size adjustment later.
- Repeat Steps 2-3 at other end of rattlesnake link.
- Determine final bracelet size and tie an overhand knot where button will be placed, approximately 1 1/2" to 2" from previous knot.
- Slide button onto cord and tie a final overhand knot 1/2" from knot placed in Step 6. Tighten securely.
- Adjust button loop size and placement and tighten knot securely.
- Apply a small amount of adhesive into all knots (paying special attention to button loop knot so that it does not slide). Allow to dry.
- Trim all cord ends to 1/8"-1/4".