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Beads and jewelry

Clay bead bracelet stack

A stack of flat clay heishi bead bracelets with gold accents, the summer staple everyone trades.

Clay bead bracelet stack
LevelBeginner
AgesAges 10 and up
Time45 minutes
Cost$8 to $15

What you'll need

Materials

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Tools

How to make it

Safety

Keep loose beads away from kids under 3, since they're a choking hazard.

  1. Step 1: Pick 3 color combos
    1

    Pick 3 color combos

    Choose 1 combo per bracelet. Sunset, ocean and neutral always work.

  2. Step 2: Cut the cord
    2

    Cut the cord

    Cut each piece about 10 in long.

  3. Step 3: String a pattern
    3

    String a pattern

    Add about 1 in of 1 color, then a gold spacer. Repeat around.

  4. Step 4: Check the fit
    4

    Check the fit

    Wrap it around your wrist. It should close with no gap and no squeeze.

  5. Step 5: Tie it off
    5

    Tie it off

    Tie a square knot twice. Add a drop of glue and trim the tails.

  6. Step 6: Stack them
    6

    Stack them

    Wear all 3 together or split them with friends.

Edie's tip

Selling them? Make sets of 3 on a little card. Sets sell faster than singles.

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