Tourmaline Bracelet and Pearl Earrings, by me.

I finished the tourmaline, bead bracelet. I kept it simple, just how my friend likes it and added a pair of earrings to go with.

She absolutely loves them! The metallic DMC floss was a real bear to work with but I’m glad I stuck it out.  I so love the drape that comes with knotted beads as opposed to flexible beading wire.

If you decide to use the DMC floss with tiny gemstone beads, use lots of wax. LOTS. I made this bracelet quite a few times and each time I started over I had to go through and cut each bead off…. Which is probably why so many people just go the route of beading wire.  Also, as soon as you get the bead off the needle, if it seems like it isn’t going to move smoothly, take it off and try another bead.  If it snags at all you run the risk of fraying the thread.

Happy Beading!