Otter on my wrist loomwork bracelet

I’m a sucker for cute critters, and they don’t get much cuter than otters! I positioned this playful pal on only half of the loomwork so I can always see its adorable mug looking up from the center of the bracelet. The band is worked with 11/0 cylinder beads and measures 5½ x 1¼ in. (14 x 3.2 cm). The clasp gives it more length — try a sea-themed button, a shell, or a kelp-like toggle bar. I used a 10 mm round crystal with a simple peyote loop. I also embellished the edges of the pattern with 4 mm round glass beads and 11/0 cylinders.

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