Glam Tram Seed Bead and Fire Polish Bracelet using Flat Herringbone

Choose your colours to make a bracelet to wear to the office or glitz and glam it up for a night out! Just so you know, I wear mine to do the housework!
I'll show you to make the bracelet, using ladder stitch and flat herringbone stitch and I'll also show you how to attach a toggle clasp, reinforcing it for extra security.
The name "Glam Tram" - well I don't think I need to explain the 'glam' part- it's a glamorous, elegant beaded bracelet; and 'tram'...well... it resembles a train / tram track and 'glam tram' just sounded right.
Materials used / 'Ingredients' needed:
One colour of Size 11/0 seed beads (Galvanised Gold)
3mm Fire Polish beads (Jet AB) I used 28 for a 7 inch bracelet.
Toggle clasp
Needle and Fireline (I used a size 10 beading needle and black satin Fireline in 6lb weight)
If you would like a refresher on flat herringbone stitch, you'll find my demo using the link below:
• Flat Herringbone Stitch
If you recreate this design I'd love you to post your pictures to my facebook page using the following link:
/ jobarclayloggie
Or if you prefer PDF tutorials, have a look at my Etsy shop where I sell a whole heap of different patterns to what is available for free on KZbin:
www.etsy.com/uk/shop/JoBarcla...
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Happy Beading
Jo x

[@updownstate]

Good layout on mat, no music, clear enunciation, slow pace of speech, no rings on hands AND a piece that can be made for day or for night. I'm not sure I can work with the long length of line but I'm going to give it a try. Thank you. Subscribed.

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Glad you enjoyed it! Sorry, been "missing in action' from youtube for a few weeks. Always work with a length of thread that you're comfortable using - adding in thread isn't as scary as some would have you believe! ;-) x

[@user-jy8qj2cf5x]

That's a nice lesson

[@klondyguerra]

OH MY Gosh, I saw your beauty and I had to go shopping, came home and right away started it, I wanted to make it really glam, because I had a dinner to go to and I wanted to wear it - I did it with clear crystals all the way through, same sizes as you mention. OH it was lovely, even my friend noticed it and said it was nice, he is a guy...so that is a huge compliment.... heehee... Thank you so much Ms. Barclay, I am going to make another, with the colours you used more or less :)

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

I have so loved reading your response! I’m just so sorry it’s taken me so long to reply but I decided to take a few days off and time has got away with me! I’m thrilled that you loved the glam tram so much…you’ve inspired me to dig mine out to wear with a little black dress this weekend! xx

[@klondyguerra]

Hi Ms Barclay, thank you so much and just to let you know, I made myself another one with same colours you made in video and wear it more than not and I love it. You are going to look awesome with your little black dress and fully glammed up... heehee... I just love glam, and why not, we only live once and every day should be like its our last, so enjoy enjoy enjoy your beauties and glam :) @@JoBarclayLoggie

[@piepeeya4604]

Jo, your tutorials are the best. I don't have to take my project about because I didn't understand something. Thank you for being a great teacher. =)

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Happy to help Pie! If you EVER have any questions, please just shout and I'll do my best to answer them! x

[@piepeeya4604]

@@JoBarclayLoggie I have a hard time threading the size 10 needle. Will have to take a good look at the thread/ string you use. =) Above comment...about = apart. Don't you just love auto correct....sigh =)

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Good old auto correct!!🤣 When you’re about to thread your needle try squishing the very end of your thread between pliers. This will flatten it and make it much easier to get the thread through the eye of the needle... but perhaps you’ve tried that already?! x

[@katherinenoggle6407]

Very pretty and easy! Thanks for sharing!

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Sometimes less is more as they say! Pleased you like it Katherine...x

[@adelitabluco2830]

Beautiful 💖 thank you for sharing 👍

[@maryannneuroth8050]

Lovely bracelet. I can think of so many ladies that want one. Thank you for teaching reinforcement of the clasp. 😊🌷👍🙏🌟🌹

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

So pleased you like the design... and I got there in the end, showing the reinforcement of the clasp! 😂x

[@karinasulger7829]

love it Jo!!! cant wait to make it for myself!!! ty for sharing with us!!

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Yay... that’s fab Karina... happy beading!!! x

[@cindyevans219]

Sweet little bracelet, Jo. I love the herringbone stitch. Thank you 💕

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Thanks Cindy....I do too! 😉x

[@vilong4286]

Love this, Thank you

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Pleasure Vi...x

[@elizabetholsen2914]

Hi Jo, this bracelet is lovely. Thank you for inspiring us all.❤🦋🌻

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

You are so welcome Elizabeth....thank YOU for leaving such a lovely comment! x

[@lydiaf.7829]

Another stunning design Jo‼️

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Thanks so much Lydia...x

[@chrisf8489]

Lovely. And easy enough for this beginner!

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

That’s wonderful to hear Chris.... thanks for the feedback! X

[@helihellgren9155]

Its so beautiful 😍

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

So pleased you like it Heli...x

[@phyllisdeem3479]

Beautiful bracelet, instructions are wonderful. Your accent is so pretty, very calming. Thank you!

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

…I always worry that people might not understand my accent 😂…thank you for your lovely comment…x

[@ceebeedub177]

I made mine in 2 shades of blue. Looks great!

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

That’s sounds stunning Connie. Blue is my all time favourite colour!!! x

[@faithbarcena]

wow! This is gorgeous mate! im excited to make mine 😍. Stay safe mate, faifab😍

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Hope you enjoy making it Faith...I look forward to seeing the finished piece! ;-) x

[@gildaberty4484]

Muy hermosa. Coloca los subtítulos en español para los latinos que te seguimos.

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Thanks Gilda...I'm not sure I know how to do that - I will do some investigation into the subtitles...x

[@francinereider7427]

Hi Jo, That is a very pretty bracelet. What brand of 11/0 are you using. Thank you for this easy design. It is easy to follow you with the step by step. Thank you for this video. Take care and be safe.

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Hi Francine... it’s my pleasure... just so pleased when it works out well and everyone is happy! I use Miyuki seed beads most of the time and did with this bracelet too...x

[@maryannneuroth8050]

Jo Barclay Loggie It is very helpful to know the seed bead brand. Miyuki is my favorite too. 🌟

[@galemckiddy5120]

Can you make this bracelet the same way but with 8/0 seed beads and 4mm fire polish or bicone beads? Thanks!

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Hi Gale - yes - give it a go! I've not tried it with those sizes, but you should be able to make it work! Let me know how you get on! x

[@phyllisdeem3479]

I love a chunkier bracelet, I’m wondering if I make a ladder 12 instead of 6 would it work?

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Absolutely…you would do as the video for 6 and then repeat for another 6…x

[@stephencorbett9585]

Good lordy me Jo 😊

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

😂😆😊x

[@yasamnsesi5423]

Merhabalar ben sizin dilinizi bilmiyorum ama izleyerek anlamaya çalışıyorum malzemelerin listesini ekranda verseniz çok iyi olurdu burada kaç numara kristal kaç numara kum boncuk ve kaç numara misina kullandınız ben bunu yapmak istiyorum teşekkür ediyorum

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Hi Yasamin - great idea and I will certainly work out how I do this going forward - I'll make it my mission to get my head around the tech for 2023. A materials list is always given in the description but perhaps I need to be a little more specific! Many thanks for a such a good idea, Jo x

[@gildaleprai4103]

Si puo avere sottotitoli in italiano grazie

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Hi Gilda... If I knew how to do it, I would...but technology and I don't always see eye to eye! ;-) x

[@yasminamoran2000]

Deberían poner en español lo q están hablando. Sería más profesional y tendrían más seguidores. Saludos cordiales desde El Salvador

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Unfortunately , I couldn't possibly add substitles for the hundreds of languages around the world. Perhaps there's a button on youtube that allows viewers to add subtitles for the specific countries that they're in...x