“Around the Block”, a Barbara Falkowitz design
Around the Block
“Around the Block” was designed by Barbara Falkowitz and appears in the Oct/Nov 2011 edition of Beadwork magazine. I really enjoyed making this one. I actually made it in the same sitting that I made the “Winding Path Bracelet”, by Jann Christiansen. If I can knock out two bracelets between dinner and bedtime, it’s a good sign that it isn’t too difficult of a pattern.
"Around the Block" Clasp
This beaded bracelet incorporates right-angle weave, picot and and peyote stitches. I particularly like the way that the clasp was done. I love the simplicity of the peyote stitch in the button loop so much that I incorporated it in to the “Winding Path Bracelet”. It’s pretty. I also like the way that the button is attached to it’s own base rather than just being tacked on to the end. I feel like it gives the clasp a bit more substance. I’m also really digging that this wasn’t a terribly expensive bracelet to make. As a bead hobbyist, it’s wonderful to see some patterns that can be made without investing a ton of money. This bracelet is a perfect example of how a cost effective, fire polish bead can bring a bit of sparkle without breaking the bank.
pretty!
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