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Kid's Bead Bracelet by Jessenya Guerra Create a simple elastic beaded kid's bracelet. From "Jewelry Making" episode DJMK-609

Host Jackie Guerra and her daughter Jessenya, make a simple elastic beaded bracelet any child would wear proudly.

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Experience Level: Beginner

Materials:

large beads in various colors
colored elastic cord
bead mat
scissors
safety pin

	Figure A
	Figure B

1. Cut a length of elastic to the size of your wrist plus four inches.

2. Lay out the beads to be used.

3. Tie a slipknot in one end of the elastic, and then attach it to a safety pin so the beads won't fall off (figure A).

4. String up the beads (figure B) as desired.

5. Undo the slipknot, and then tie a square knot with the two ends of elastic. Pull it firmly, and then trim the ends.

RESOURCES :

Fire Mountain Gems and Beads
Website: www.firemountaingems.com