Mermaid Scales Bracelet Pattern by Leslie Pope

This pattern shines like a mermaid's tale. It is easy to do if you have a basic knowledge of bead weaving, sewing or jewelry making. It combines the brilliant Cymbal bead endings so there is no need to stitch a loop to attach to your clasp. The rows alternate 3 Ginko across and 2 Ginko across. Use one color throughout or mix in a second color. It looks amazing with Backlit as your accent color. The luster finish is also wonderful. 

Designer: Leslie Pope (www.twistedsistahbeads.com)
Finished Length: 6.25 inches (16 cm) excluding clasp

Materials:

• 3g 15\0 Seed Beads
• 25g 2-hole Ginko Beads
• 32-2mm Firepolish or other similar beads (you can also use 15\0 seed beads)
• 1 Kastro II Cymbal Ginko bead ending
• 1 Karavos II Cymbal Ginko Bead ending
• 11mm Mag-lok Magnetic clasp (or clasp of choice)
• 2-4 size 5mm jump rings
• 6Lb Fireline of D weight beading thread
• Size 11 or 12  beading needle.
• The pattern comes as a .pdf download.
  TIPS:
  1. After each row lay your work on your mat and ensure all the beads are lined up and tension is even. If you wait until a few rows are completed it is hard to adjust.
  2. Kastro II and Karavos II come in a pack of 2. So get enough Ginko beads to make 2 bracelets!
• 3. When attaching the endings you might find it tricky to thread into the holes with a hard needle. If that happens switch to a collapsible eye needle, which is bendy, for that step.