Fortuna’s Wheel of Fortune Bracelet Workshop
About: If you’d like to read about how Fortuna’s Wheel of Fortune Bracelet came to be, here is a link.
How it comes together: Fortuna’s Wheels of Fortune Bracelet is a series of three “wheels”.
The central “wheel” is a CZ that has a simple peyote stitch beaded bezel. From there, the outside of this shape has been extended to give it a square 3-D shape representing the early designing stages of a wheel. It’s not square, but not round either.
The side “wheels” are made in two parts, the wheels and the axles. The wheels are made of CRAW (cubic right-angle weave) using seed beads and fire polish beads.
The axles are CZ’s that have a simple peyote stitch bezel that are extended off the back, fed through the wheels and increased to form rivets, or the axle on which the wheels turn. The three wheels are connected to one another to form the central component for the bracelet. CRAW extensions are made for the bracelet bands ending in a sliding metal clasp.
Workshop: This is a one-day workshop
Skill level: Intermediate to advanced
Bracelet measurement: 1.25 inches wide by desired length
Techniques:
Cubic right-angle weave
Peyote stitch, flat even count
Peyote stitch, flat odd count step up/step down
Peyote stitch, flat circular, even count with increasing
Zipping techniques
Kit price: $42.00 each plus the cost of one 14mm cushion cut CZ and two 10mm round CZ
Kit Colors and Coordinating CZ Options
Kit 1 - Bronze AB
CZ options: This color way pretty much goes with everything.
The sample above uses one moxi luna 14mm cushion cut and two lunar lavender 10mm CZs.
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Kit 2 - Soft Gold
CZ options: This color way looks great with the soft colors.
The sample above uses one lavender 14mm cushion cut and two mars moon 10mm CZs.
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Kit 3 - Gunmetal
CZ options: This color way looks great with most colors.
The sample above uses one olivine 14mm cushion cut and two alexandrite 10mm CZs.
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Kit 4 - Soft Silver
CZ options: This color way looks great with cool colors.
The sample above uses one swiss blue 14mm cushion cut and two amethyst 10mm CZs.
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What you will need to complete your project:
Basic beading supplies
An assortment of beading needle sizes
Small, sharp scissors and a thread burner
Microcrystalline beading wax (optional, but I highly recommend it)
How to Order
Visit my online store to view CZs, tools etc. BUT DO NOT order directly from my online store. You cannot purchase your kit there and it will charge you tax!
Instead, follow these steps and click on the button below to order.
Choose a kit color
Follow the links to learn more about the CZs (colors & prices) that coordinate with the kit
Once you’ve decided on the kit color and CZs you’d like to order, just click the button to place your order.
Shipping: All shipping within the USA will use USPS Flat rate Priority Mail starting at $7.95 per package. For overseas shipping, it depends on the country, so email me to ask about your shipping options. Please place your order in a timely manner so we can get your lovelies on the move!
