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Zig Zag Fringe Garden Bracelet Tutorial

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  • Zig Zag Fringe Garden Bracelet - DIY Jewelry Making Tutorial by PotomacBeads
The Zig Zag Fringe Garden Bracelet is a joyful, freestyle beadwork project that encourages creativity and improvisation using a wide mix of bead shapes and colors. The tutorial walks you through how to construct a vibrant bracelet using a zigzag pattern formed by alternating fringe embellishments. It’s a perfect way to use leftover beads while practicing tension control and layering techniques.

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Materials Used To make The  Project

Designer's Material List

The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Azuki Seed Beads - Metallic Pale Gold Size 8/0, ~4 Grams
  • Azuki Seed Beads - Opaque Orchid Size 11/0, ~2 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Opaque Light Squash 11/0, ~2 Grams
  • Czech Boho Flower Bead Collection 14mm - Metallic, 10 Beads
  • Czech Mint Leaf Beads Collection 8x10mm, 20 Beads
  • Czech Glass Rice Beads - Yellow Swirl l 4x6mm, 20 Beads
  • Czech Dagger Beads - Aqua 3x10mm, 20 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Emerald 2mm, 20 Beads
  • Czech Glass Smooth Rondelles 3x6mm - Red & Crystal, 20 Pieces
  • Czech Dagger Beads - White Red Luster 3x11mm, 20 Beads
  • Table Cut Buttons - Opaque Blue Turquoise Travertine, 1 Piece
  • Quick Project Steps

    Start Your Base: Add a stop bead and leave a 6-inch tail for the clasp. String one 8/0 seed bead (this starts your zigzag base). Continue adding 8/0s, one for each fringe unit you want in your bracelet. Add First Fringe (Zigzag Begins): From the first 8/0, pick up: 2–5 11/0 seed beads (varied). 1 focal bead (e.g., dagger, leaf, or drop). Optional: 1–2 seed beads after the focal. Skip the last bead, go back up through all the beads and into the 8/0. Pull tight – this forms your first fringe. Continue Zigzag Pattern: Add the next 8/0 seed bead to the base row. Create another fringe (same method), mixing: Colors and shapes: flower beads, crystals, loops of seed beads, etc. Vary lengths and arrangements for texture and flow. Continue: Add 8/0 → add fringe → repeat. Get Creative with Loops: Instead of a bead, try a fringe made only of seed bead loops (e.g., 5× 11/0s). Add pico trims by ending a fringe with 3–5 tiny seed beads. Finish Bracelet Base: Stop when you reach your desired length. Reinforce tension: pull the thread tight after every few units to keep the zigzag aligned. Add a Button Loop: At the end of the bracelet: Pick up a mix of 8/0s and 11/0s to form a loop just large enough to fit your button. Go back through the last 8/0 bead and reinforce the loop 2–3 times. Attach Button (Start Side): Remove the stop bead. Add the button (or large bead), stitch through its shank or holes. Reinforce and secure by stitching back through several beads.

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