View Shopping Cart
McAfeeSecure sites help keep you safe from identity theft, credit card fraud,spyware, spam, viruses and online scams

I Love You Bracelet

Up | Previous | Next
pad

This adorable bracelet is perfect for bridesmaids, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day or any time you want to tell someone you love them! We have another bracelet idea using the two-hole alphabet beads. You can stack them together for a fun and playful look. Click here for instructions for the "I Love You Two" bracelet.

Step one: Attach a sterling silver open jump ring to each of the loops on a sterling silver two-strand heart clasp. Cut two lengths of Soft Touch jewelry wire to approximately nine inches. Crimp one end of each wire to a sterling silver open jump ring. The jump rings allow movement and keep the wire flexible.

Step two: The pattern will be the same on both wires as you work. We like to do both strands at once to make sure everything lines up evenly. If you are worried about losing your work, use Bead Stoppers as you move along your pattern. Add a few beads to one side, then hold it in the Bead Stopper as you work along the other side. The pattern is as follows: one 2mm seamless gold-filled round bead, 4mm Swarovski faceted bicone in fuchsia, 2mm gold-filled round, 4mm Swarovski crystal rosaline cube, gold-filled round, 4mm Swarovski faceted light tanzanite AB bicone, 3mm light Siam bicone, gold-filled round and a 4mm Swarovski light tanzanite AB cube. Repeat this pattern again, then begin it one more time, but instead of adding the final light tanzanite cube, add the sterling silver two-hole letter bead "I" followed by a gold-filled 2mm round bead, 4mm light tanzanite AB cube, another round, then the silver two-hole heart bead. Add a round, cube, round then the "U" bead. From this point you will reverse the bead pattern to work back to the clasp.

Step three: Crimp the remaining ends of the wire to the other jump rings and trim the excess.

This bracelet is an adorable gift for young and old alike. To adjust the length, keep in mind that each set of beads in the pattern from the first gold-filled round to the tanzanite cube is approximately 1 inch.

Approximate length: 7 ½ inches
Approximate cost: Under $30.00 (does not include stringing material)
Estimated time: Under one hour
Difficulty level: Beginner

List of components:
Sterling silver two-hole alphabet bead – I (ISAB-000I, qty 1)
Sterling silver two-hole alphabet bead – U (ISAB-000U, qty 1)
Sterling silver two-hole alphabet bead – HEART (ISAB-HEART, qty 1)
4mm Swarovski faceted bicone tanzanite (5301-TAN4, qty 12)
4mm Swarovski faceted bicone fuchsia (5301-FU4, qty 12)
3mm Swarovski faceted bicone light Siam (5301-SIALT3, qty 12)
4mm Swarovski crystal cube rosaline (5601-ROSA4, qty 12)
4mm Swarovski crystal cube light tanzanite (5601-TANLTAB4, qty 12)
2mm gold-filled round seamless bead (GF-RND2, qty 56)
Sterling silver heart clasp – 2 strand (SS-FHBC-2, qty 1)
Sterling silver open jump rings (SS-OJR25-F, qty 4)
Sterling silver crimp tubes (SS-CRM2, qty 4)
Soft Touch .019 jewelry wire (ST19-30CL)

Tools used:
Nipper tool (TOOL-101)
Crimper tool (TOOL-100)
Bead Stopper (BEADSTPR)

Sterling Silver Two-Hole Alphabet Bead - I
padSterling Silver Two-Hole Alphabet Bead - I
Bead Code: ISAB-000I
pad
Volume discount pricing
1-5$1.79 each6-11$1.69 each12+$1.59 each
Length 8mm, Width 8mm
pad
Qty>
Sterling Silver Two-Hole Alphabet Bead - U
padSterling Silver Two-Hole Alphabet Bead - U
Bead Code: ISAB-000U
pad
Volume discount pricing
1-5$1.79 each6-11$1.69 each12+$1.59 each
Length 8mm, Width 8mm
pad
Qty>
Sterling Silver Two-Hole Symbol Bead - Heart
padSterling Silver Two-Hole Symbol Bead - Heart
Bead Code: ISAB-HEART
pad
Volume discount pricing
1-5$1.79 each6-11$1.69 each12+$1.59 each
Length 8mm, Width 8mm
pad
Qty>
5301 4mm Faceted Bicone Tanzanite
pad5301 4mm Faceted Bicone Tanzanite
Bead Code: 5301-TAN4
pad
Volume discount pricing
1-49$0.09 each50-99$0.08 each100+$0.07 each
Length 4mm, Width 4mm
pad
Qty>
5301 4mm Faceted Bicone Fuchsia
pad5301 4mm Faceted Bicone Fuchsia
Bead Code: 5301-FU4
pad
Volume discount pricing
1-49$0.09 each50-99$0.08 each100+$0.07 each
Length 4mm, Width 4mm
pad
Qty>
5301 3mm Faceted Bicone Light Siam
pad5301 3mm Faceted Bicone Light Siam
Bead Code: 5301-SIALT3
pad
Volume discount pricing
1-49$0.09 each50-99$0.08 each100+$0.07 each
Length 3mm, Width 3mm
pad
Qty>
5601 4mm Crystal Cube Rosaline
pad5601 4mm Crystal Cube Rosaline
Bead Code: 5601-ROSA4
pad
Volume discount pricing
1-49$0.39 each50-99$0.37 each100+$0.35 each
Length 4mm, Width 4mm
pad
Qty>
5601 4mm Crystal Cube Light Tanzanite AB
pad5601 4mm Crystal Cube Light Tanzanite AB
Bead Code: 5601-TANLTAB4
pad
Volume discount pricing
1-49$0.41 each50-99$0.39 each100+$0.37 each
Length 4mm, Width 4mm
pad
Qty>
Gold-Filled 2mm Round Seamless w/ 1.0mm Hole (1/20 14K)
padGold-Filled 2mm Round Seamless w/ 1.0mm Hole (1/20 14K)
Bead Code: GF-RND2
pad
Volume discount pricing
1-49$0.10 each50-99$0.09 each100+$0.08 each
Length 2mm
pad
Qty>
Sterling Silver Heart Clasp - 2 Strand
padSterling Silver Heart Clasp - 2 Strand
Bead Code: SS-FHBC-2
pad
Volume discount pricing
1-4$4.89 each5-9$4.59 each10+$4.29 each
Total Length 15mm
pad
Qty>
STG Open Jump Ring - 0.025 x .165 inches (0.65 x 4.20mm)
padSTG Open Jump Ring - 0.025 x .165 inches (0.65 x 4.20mm)
Bead Code: SS-OJR25-F
pad
Volume discount pricing
1-49$0.09 each50-99$0.08 each100+$0.07 each
 
pad
Qty>
STG 2 x 2mm Crimp Tube
padSTG 2 x 2mm Crimp Tube
Bead Code: SS-CRM2
pad
Volume discount pricing
1-49$0.10 each50-99$0.09 each100+$0.08 each
Length 2mm, Width 2mm
pad
Qty>
Soft Touch .019 Medium 30FT (Silver Satin)
padSoft Touch .019 Medium 30FT (Silver Satin)
Bead Code: ST19-30CL
pad
Volume discount pricing
1-2$15.99 each3-5$14.99 each6+$13.99 each
.019-Inch Diameter, 30-Feet Long
pad
Qty>
Nipper Tool
padNipper Tool
Bead Code: TOOL-101
pad
Volume discount pricing
1-4$8.99 each5-9$8.49 each10+$7.99 each
 
pad
Qty>
Bead Crimper Tool
padBead Crimper Tool
Bead Code: TOOL-100
pad
Volume discount pricing
1-2$12.99 each3-5$11.99 each6+$10.99 each
Length 5 1/8-Inch
pad
Qty>
Bead Stopper - 6-Piece Pack
padBead Stopper - 6-Piece Pack
Bead Code: BEADSTPR
pad
Volume discount pricing
1-4$4.99 each5-9$4.69 each10+$4.39 each
 
pad
Qty>

SWAROVSKISwarovski Crystal BeadsSwarovski RhinestonesSwarovski ComponentsBEADSAlphabet BeadsBali BeadsCubic Zirconia BeadsFreshwater PearlsGemstone BeadsGlass BeadsGold BeadsHill Tribe Silver BeadsNatural BeadsPewter BeadsPorcelain BeadsResin BeadsSeed BeadsSterling Silver BeadsVintage BeadsCOMPONENTSBase Metal ComponentsCopper ComponentsGold ComponentsNatural ComponentsPewter ComponentsSilver ComponentsCharmsPendantsEarringsBracelets & NeckwearStringing MaterialsWire & ChainWatch FacesSUPPLIES & MORECrafts & AccessoriesBags & BoxesTools & SuppliesBeading BooksJewelry KitsLEARNING CENTERJewelry and Craft IdeasHandy TipsFashion TrendsColor PaletteResourcesPROMOTIONS & NEWSWeekly SpecialsWeekly CouponsNew ItemsTop SellersLimited EditionClearance ItemsArtbeads.com StoreGift IdeasGift WrappingAwareness ItemsHoliday BeadsEmail Gift CertificatesEmail Offers Sign UpArtbeads.com NewsNewsletter Archives