Project Info:
- 1 Spool Iris 0.5 Chinese Knotting Cord
- 1 Spool Garnet 0.5 Chinese Knotting Cord
- 1 Spool Orange 0.5 Chinese Knotting Cord
- 1 Spool Frosted Lilac 0.5 Chinese Knotting Cord
- 1 Tube Silver Plate 6/0 Metal Seed Beads
or
- 1 Tube Duracoat Galvanized Silver 6/0 Miyuki Seed Beads
- 1 Tube 6-4204 Duracoat Galvanized Champagne 6/0 Miyuki Seed Beads
- 1 Tube Duracoat Galvanized Gold 6/0 Miyuki Seed Beads
- 1 Tube GS Hypo Cement
- 1 Spool Iris 0.5 Chinese Knotting Cord
- 1 Spool Garnet 0.5 Chinese Knotting Cord
- 1 Spool Orange 0.5 Chinese Knotting Cord
- 1 Spool Frosted Lilac 0.5 Chinese Knotting Cord
- 1 Tube Silver Plate 6/0 Metal Seed Beads
or
- 1 Tube Duracoat Galvanized Silver 6/0 Miyuki Seed Beads
- 1 Tube 6-4204 Duracoat Galvanized Champagne 6/0 Miyuki Seed Beads
- 1 Tube Duracoat Galvanized Gold 6/0 Miyuki Seed Beads
- 1 Tube GS Hypo Cement
Level: Beginner
Estimated time: 1 hour per bracelet
By Brittany Ketcham
Just the name conjures visions of romance, spices and mystery. The Arabian Sea is a region of the Indian Ocean bounded on the north by Pakistan and Iran, on the south by northeastern Somalia, on the east by India and on the west by the Arabian Peninsula. Long before Julius Caesar and the Romans used the sea as a trade route, it was an integral part of travel and trade for centuries.
Brittany found inspiration for these bracelets from the spices and silks introduced by India to the world along the trade route. Cinnamon, saffron and bolts of fabric would cross the Arabian Sea for destinations around the world. The beauty and complexity of this design is in its simplicity. Each bracelet is one stitch, one bead and two colors of Chinese Knotting Cord. By stacking multiple bracelets in various colorways, your eye will find a pleasing path to Nirvana. And the good news is the ingredients will make up to 15 bracelets...so you will have plenty for yourself and to give away. Give in an organza bag and your gifting is complete. Be sure to watch the video (open the VIDEO tab above) and happy beading!
For quick and easy one-stop ingredient shopping, click the SHOP tab above!
Skill Builders used in this project:
Arabian Sea
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