The underlying sterling silver bracelet was created by a friend from directions In the Oct., 2000 Lapidary Journal.

To bead the bottom edge of the bronze strap, I had to figure out how to do increases on successive rows—not a simple task. C. Wilcox-Wells instructions in Creative Beadweaving provided a starting point.

Each navy strap is created in two pieces that are stitched together. This one is easier to dol