The Zig Zag Fringe Garden Bracelet is a joyful, freestyle beadwork project that encourages creativity and improvisation using a wide mix of bead shapes and colors. The tutorial walks you through how to construct a vibrant bracelet using a zigzag pattern formed by alternating fringe embellishments. It’s a perfect way to use leftover beads while practicing tension control and layering techniques. This project is beginner-friendly but rewarding for all skill levels due to its artistic flexibility.
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Quick Project Steps
Start Your Base:
Add a stop bead and leave a 6-inch tail for the clasp. String one 8/0 seed bead (this starts your zigzag base). Continue adding 8/0s, one for each fringe unit you want in your bracelet.
Add First Fringe (Zigzag Begins):
From the first 8/0, pick up: 2–5 11/0 seed beads (varied). 1 focal bead (e.g., dagger, leaf, or drop). Optional: 1–2 seed beads after the focal. Skip the last bead, go back up through all the beads and into the 8/0. Pull tight – this forms your first fringe.
Continue Zigzag Pattern:
Add the next 8/0 seed bead to the base row. Create another fringe (same method), mixing: Colors and shapes: flower beads, crystals, loops of seed beads, etc. Vary lengths and arrangements for texture and flow. Continue: Add 8/0 → add fringe → repeat.
Get Creative with Loops:
Instead of a bead, try a fringe made only of seed bead loops (e.g., 5× 11/0s). Add pico trims by ending a fringe with 3–5 tiny seed beads.
Finish Bracelet Base:
Stop when you reach your desired length. Reinforce tension: pull the thread tight after every few units to keep the zigzag aligned.
Add a Button Loop:
At the end of the bracelet: Pick up a mix of 8/0s and 11/0s to form a loop just large enough to fit your button. Go back through the last 8/0 bead and reinforce the loop 2–3 times.
Attach Button (Start Side):
Remove the stop bead. Add the button (or large bead), stitch through its shank or holes. Reinforce and secure by stitching back through several beads.
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The Zig Zag Fringe Garden Bracelet is a joyful, freestyle beadwork project that encourages creativity and improvisation using a wide mix of bead shapes and colors. The tutorial walks you through how to construct a vibrant bracelet using a zigzag pattern formed by alternating fringe embellishments. It’s a perfect way to use leftover beads while practicing tension control and layering techniques. This project is beginner-friendly but rewarding for all skill levels due to its artistic flexibility.
Czech Dagger Beads - White Red Luster 3x11mm, 20 Beads
Table Cut Buttons - Opaque Blue Turquoise Travertine, 1 Piece
Project Steps
Start Your Base:
Add a stop bead and leave a 6-inch tail for the clasp. String one 8/0 seed bead (this starts your zigzag base). Continue adding 8/0s, one for each fringe unit you want in your bracelet.
Add First Fringe (Zigzag Begins):
From the first 8/0, pick up: 2–5 11/0 seed beads (varied). 1 focal bead (e.g., dagger, leaf, or drop). Optional: 1–2 seed beads after the focal. Skip the last bead, go back up through all the beads and into the 8/0. Pull tight – this forms your first fringe.
Continue Zigzag Pattern:
Add the next 8/0 seed bead to the base row. Create another fringe (same method), mixing: Colors and shapes: flower beads, crystals, loops of seed beads, etc. Vary lengths and arrangements for texture and flow. Continue: Add 8/0 → add fringe → repeat.
Get Creative with Loops:
Instead of a bead, try a fringe made only of seed bead loops (e.g., 5× 11/0s). Add pico trims by ending a fringe with 3–5 tiny seed beads.
Finish Bracelet Base:
Stop when you reach your desired length. Reinforce tension: pull the thread tight after every few units to keep the zigzag aligned.
Add a Button Loop:
At the end of the bracelet: Pick up a mix of 8/0s and 11/0s to form a loop just large enough to fit your button. Go back through the last 8/0 bead and reinforce the loop 2–3 times.
Attach Button (Start Side):
Remove the stop bead. Add the button (or large bead), stitch through its shank or holes. Reinforce and secure by stitching back through several beads.
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