Learn to bead a Book of Kells Bracelet with just Japanese seed beads, shank buttons, and thread. The Book of Kells weave is a fine beaded fabric that is flexible and comfortable. You can weave it in many different shapes because the pattern repeats like wallpaper.

This tutorial includes step-by-step instructions for weaving the bracelet with the button hole clasp. This clasp is quite easy to do and undo, and it stays buttoned when you want it to. You will also learn how to layer the Book of Kells beadwork for 3D effects, and I show lots of examples to inspire you.

An unusual and complex angle weave, the Book of Kells design is suitable for intermediate bead weavers or advanced beginners who are already comfortable with right angle weave. If you like RAW and want a new challenge, you’ll love this.

The tutorial is 29 pages, including over 100 illustrations and photographs. The tutorial is a PDF file that gives complete step-by-step instructions for how to make the aqua and black bracelet with a button clasp. On pages 19-24, are step-by-step instructions for how to add layers to the Book of Kells weave to thicken it, including step photos of the largest pendant. Using these techniques, I made all of the pieces shown. As an added bonus, for more advanced weavers, I also include clear photos, brief hints and tips for making the pink bracelet (pp. 25-26), a chunky bracelet with larger beads (p. 27), and the largest beaded bead (pp. 28-29).

This listing is for the tutorial only. Materials are not included. The tutorial includes materials lists but if you are a bead weaver, you probably already have everything you need. If you have any questions, feel free to email me at gwen [at] beadinfinitum.com or convo me through Etsy.

After Etsy receives confirmation of payment for your order, you will be able to download your order from your receipt in the "Your Purchases" section on Etsy. Read more about how to download a file you purchased here: https://www.etsy.com/help/article/3949. If you have any questions, please convo me. The PDF document is 6.4 MB and can be opened with Acrobat and Adobe Reader 6.0 and later. If you don't have Acrobat Reader, you can download it for free at www.adobe.com

If you're interested in buying this tutorial but see it has been sold, check back again in a few hours or email me so I can re-list it. If you would like me to make you a bracelet, check my other Etsy listings or email me with the colors you like, and we will discuss the details. There are no refunds on tutorials.

This tutorial is Copyright Gwen Fisher 2015, and is for personal use only. Please do not distribute or copy it. Do not mass produce the designs described therein. You may sell a limited number of pieces that you make with this tutorial, but I ask that you please give me credit as the designer. For more information on my copyright policy, visit http://www.beadinfinitum.com/Copyright_Statement.html

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