Beachcomber's Bracelet

(2006) 9"x 2 1/2", Size 15 seed beads (transparent honey iris) Delica beads (matte opaque taupe iris), Size 11 beads (transparent amber lined aqua), various drilled shell beads, bone bead for closure, nylon thread.

I made this for a summer bracelet last year, and it is quite possibly the most involved piece I've ever made. The basis of this bracelet is a simple Peyote band onto which I stitched a "fur" of size 15 bead bead-"hairs" each topped by a shell bead that's held in place by an aqua and an amber color bead adding some sparkle and interest.

There must be hundreds of "hairs" on this thing, each stitched individually and afterward hell-bent on snagging my stitching thread and getting all tangled up...

This one truly taught me patience and anger management techniques. But it has a lovely weight and soft shell-rattle to it when worn, really feels a little "furry" and is just a fun piece to have. But I'll be darned if I make another one in a hurry...

(Edit): You can now find instructions on how to make this bracelet here: [link]