Night Sky

Sample by Robin Tobias

In 2003 a high school student, Jennifer Barlow, founded International Dark Sky Week. In explaining why she started the event Barlow said, “I want people to be able to see the wonder of the night sky without the effects of light pollution.” This year’s celebrations begin on Earth Day, Saturday, April 22 and run through April 28, 2017. Click here to learn more.

Robin was inspired by the night sky to create a stunning 7-wrap bracelet that celebrates the universe and how we wonderful we can feel when we look up at a clear, night sky and see the stars. Using just three types of beads, a button, leather, and some cord, she has created a design we hope you’ll enjoy making and wearing for years to come.

The Night Sky Sample is a 7-wrap design that measures 49 inches in length from the button shank to the end of the button loop. It will fit up to a 7 inch wrist. Cut your leather 108 inches in length (3 yards). The Ingredients are NOT enough to make two bracelets, but will leave you with leftover beads if you need to ladder to fit a larger wrist.

A challenge of making a multiple-wrap design is allowing enough room for the beads to move a bit as they circle your wrist. We ladder beads to leather when the project is secured to a board and straight, but when we wrap it multiple times in a circle around the wrist the beads need more room to breathe or they will start to pop out of place...which we hate! As you are laddering make sure not to overtighten and crowd the beads too close together when they are side-by-side. Taking the time to check the tension before you end the piece will make all the difference in the world.