Purdy Stretch Bracelet Beading Pattern

Learn how to make a beautiful wire-wrapped beaded stretch bracelet that features your choice of pearls and/or sparkly crystal fire-polished beads. This bracelet is perfect for older folks (like me) who sometimes struggle with clasps and prefer to be able to slip something on easily. It's also a great beading project for beginners as we teach you how to wire-wrap beads and create a secure stretch bracelet. In this design, we used wire wrapping techniques to secure a colorful mixture of freshwater pearls and fire-polished beads onto a stretchy cord for a comfy bracelet with class.  You can follow our colorful lead or use all one color of beads or even a monochrome mix (such as white pearls or white mixed with off-whites or clear crystals) for a more formal and very classy statement bracelet.  Either way, you'll love the look and feel of this classy beaded stretch bracelet.

This detailed beading pattern includes a recommended materials list, over 18 high-resolution photos, and easy-to-follow step-by-step directions to ensure your success and enjoyment.

Recommended Materials:

- 4 mm round beads – I used metal beads
- 24 gauge head pins – I like 2” long head pins
- 1 mm stretch magic
- 4 x 4 mm crimp tube
- Bead stopper or bead bug – you can use tape instead if you'd like to keep your beads from sliding off the strand
- Chain nose pliers
- Round nose pliers
- Flush cutter

This bracelet can use any mix of beads you'd like. Here are the types and quantities of beads I used:
- 6 mm glass pearls x (5) colors
- 6 mm glass beads x (5) colors
- 6 mm freshwater pearls x (3) colors