Oval Hematite Bead Bracelet - Classy and Simple

Note: I’m using Hematine here, which is a synthetic equivalent of Hematite and virtually identical. Either will work for this project. I used the word Hematite in the title because it is a much more common word for both materials.

This classy bracelet is an easy to wear, year round favorite. It won’t take you long to create, either. Let’s get started.

First, round up everything you’ll need: chain-nose pliers, wire cutters, crimping pliers, silver beading wire, 4 silver clam shells (crimp covers), silver crimp beads, two silver jump rings, a silver lobster clasp, a silver oval shaped link (I extracted mine from a  silver chain), and your beads;  I’ve combined the Hematine or Hematite beads with multi-colored glass beads.

Since this is a double strand bracelet, arrange your beads on two rows on your beading board. It will make it easier when it’s time to string. One row will be slightly longer than the other.

Cut two strands of beading wire. Start working with one strand and string on your crimp cover. After you’ve done that, put your crimp bead on and crimp it (with crimping pliers) into place. Cut any excess wire and slide your crimp cover back over the crimp bead, close it, but let the arm remain open (not folded down).

String on all the beads from your first row. Once you’ve done that, you will end that strand the way you began it: slide on a crimp cover and then a crimp bead. Make sure your crimp bead goes all the way into the mouth of the crimp cover. Once you’ve crimped your crimp bead, close the cover, but leave the arm of the crimp cover open. String on your second row of beads and follow the same process as with the first row.

Once you’re done stringing both rows of beads, take a jump ring and slide it through the lobster clasp. Take the two open arms of the crimp covers and connect them to the same jump ring.

Follow this same process on the other end of the bracelet; only add the silver oval piece instead of the lobster clasp. Your lobster clasp will hook beautifully onto the shiny, oval center. Charming — enjoy!

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