This bracelet is a loomed piece, with beads strung on the warp threads, and an “endless” warping. The class was taught at Beads at Dusti Creek by Lynn D. A picture of the class sample is below:
class sample
The bracelet went fast – we warped the loom and completed 3/4 of the looming during a 4 hour class (including lunch) – I finished the looming and pulled the warp thread in an additional hour.
The problem is that either I misunderstood what Lynn said about which size to make, or else she forgot that she modified the pattern. Following the pattern repeats to get the largest size, which was supposed to be the same size as the class sample (and would fit someone with a medium to large wrist), my bracelet came out so that it was at least an inch-and-a-half too long. Looking at my version and comparing it to the class sample, I see that mine has 3 extra rows of bugles, as well as the corresponding loomed rows in between.
Oversized!
The plan is to put the button on one end and add a netted loop to fasten the bracelet. Since it is so long, and unlooming it is out of the question, I’m going to add netting to each end, use a beaded bead and loop to fasten it, and put the button smack-dab in the middle, and convert it to a choker.
Next time, I’ll know better – I’ve already got the beads and buttons to make another one, so I’ll fiddle with the pattern repeats until I come up with the right size to make a bracelet that fits ;-}
p.s. sorry about the picture quality – I’m working on improving my photography. . .
