Blended Bracelet Beading Pattern

Learn how to use four colors of seed beads to make a dazzling beaded bracelet with a cool gradient blend. Because of its narrow width, measuring approximately 1 cm wide, this bracelet is fairly quick to stitch up and is elegantly finished off with ribbon end crimps and the clasp of your choice. Beaded gradients are as much fun to design and make as they are to wear and share. When we worked at our local bead store, everybody loved looking at the jewelry that featured beaded gradients and wanted to learn how to make them. Fortunately, this project is great for bead stitchers of all skill levels, including absolute beginner beaders.

This square stitch beading pattern includes a detailed materials list, bead color information, over 50 high-resolution full-color photos, and easy-to-follow step-by-step directions, as well as a bead graph and word chart (the graph and chart are for folks who prefer to follow a chart - but the pattern steps you through the entire process to stitch up the bracelet as well).

Finished Dimensions:

The finished beaded bracelet measures approximately 1 cm wide.

Recommended Materials:

- 4 lb FireLine beading thread
- #12 beading needle
- Size 11/0 Delica seed beads x (4) colors
- 8 mm wide x 6 mm flat crimp ends a.k.a. deep ribbon end clamps a.k.a. ribbon pinch crimps
- 4 mm open jump rings
- End clasps
- Flush cutter
- Chain nose or flat nose pliers
- G-S Hypo Cement or jewelry glue