Beaded Thunderbird for Grandson

My grandson participates in Boy Scout ceremonies, so I beaded this Thunderbird wrist band for him.

I used size 8 Toho seed beads and Ultrasuede ends.  I wove with thread only for 3/8" at each end before gluing on the Ultrasuede ends. the Ultrasuede was 1 1/4" x 1 1/2" with the hole centered 1/4" from the fold.  I used Zap glue on the thread selvages and E6000 on the leather.  Let set for 24 hours. Leather string from Michael's. One G thread.

Christmas Bead Weaving: Minions

This Christmas bracelet is for my granddaughter who loves Minions.  I made it on my Northwest Bead Loom, and the beads are size 8 Toho beads.  Minion patterns are on Pinterest, and I added the Santa hats and made their overalls red.

 The Minions are Bob and Stuart.  :)  The beaded main portion is 4 1/2" x 1 1/2".  I decreased on the loom using 4 rows of decreases per side, which adds about 1" in length and finishes at about 3/4".

Notes: 36 rows plus center and end rows = 39 rows = 4 1/2". 5 1/2" before clasp.  New thread for clasp after weaving in all threads.  Lobster clasp and made adjustable chain. 7 or 8 beads to attach clasp.