Comments on: Bracelet Crazy During California Rain and Flooding

By: Linda Barton

Linda Barton — Wed, 01 Mar 2017 18:37:56 +0000

Good for you Kathy to get some great pieces done when you couldn’t go outside to play. I sat at my window looking at my seasonal stream to almost overflowing, here in Paradise. Should have gotten to work on my jewelry. 🙂

By: Debbie

Debbie — Tue, 28 Feb 2017 23:20:33 +0000

Kathleen,
Thanks for the stretch bracelet hints!

By: Kathleen Davis AKA Kathy Zee

Kathleen Davis AKA Kathy Zee — Tue, 28 Feb 2017 19:05:03 +0000

I use either Stretch Magic or Power Cord. The secret is to stretch it before you put your beads on. It will stretch about 4-5 inches when you do that. Then I tie it good and add a dab of glue to the knot. I also tell anyone who buys them not to stretch them. Roll them on, roll them off. I never have had one come back to me that broke. I think stretching the cord before stringing the beads and using the correct size for the beads you are using is key. Hope that helps.

By: Ricki Ayer

Ricki Ayer — Tue, 28 Feb 2017 17:58:34 +0000

Kathy,
What kind of elastic do you use for your stretch bracelets? I have had some bad experience with some elastic material – either stretching out of shape or just not being “sturdy enough”. Your bracelets are all lovely. I also find that a rainy gloomy day is a good time to get lost in my beads!!

By: Catherine

Catherine — Tue, 28 Feb 2017 14:48:53 +0000

I love all of your braclets! I REALLY love the green and pearl one. Beautiful !

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Tue, 28 Feb 2017 00:13:18 +0000

Wow – fabulous array of colors and styles here, Kathy! My favorites are your beaded friendship bangles in photo 4. Did you find that jewelry making was a perfect way to pass the time when you were housebound by the weather? I also found jewelry-making to be a good therapy during heavy rains that threatened to flood our previous house a few years ago.