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Silky Caterpillar Bracelet Tutorial

This beadweaving tutorial from PotomacBeads teaches you how to make our "Silky Caterpillar" bracelet design. Find a complete list of supplies below by clicking "show more."

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Silky Caterpillar Bracelet Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials for ~7.5-inch (19 cm) wrist:
Silky Beads - Jet Azuro,~21 Pieces
Infinity Beads - Pastel Light Rose,~44 Pieces
Bicones 2mm - Smokey Topaz AB
Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Labrador Full
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Metallic Light Bronze

Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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Quick Project Steps

Prepare Materials: Gather all beads, thread, needles, and tools.
Start Beading: Begin with Silky beads, adding them with the bump facing upwards.
Integrate Infinity Beads: After the top row, add Infinity beads to the sides, using a pattern of 11/0, Infinity bead, three 11/0s, and back through the Infinity.
Clasp Addition: Add a cup button at one end, using 11/0 seed beads for embellishment.
Secure and Finish: Seam up the bracelet using 11/0 seed beads, ensuring a snug fit and flexibility.
Complete with Loop Closure: Create a loop with 11/0 seed beads for the cup button to fit through, finalizing your bracelet.

Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

  • Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Ultimate | Crystal | 9x3"
  • Thread Zap II
  • BeadTec Beading Needles Sizes 10, 11, 12 | Mix Pack of 6
  • Plastic Caliper Tool - White
  • BeadTec DragonThread - Crystal/White | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool
  • BeadTec DragonThread - Green | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool

Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

BeadTec Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
Silky Caterpillar Bracelet Tutorial
PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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Item Description

This beadweaving tutorial from PotomacBeads teaches you how to make our "Silky Caterpillar" bracelet design. Find a complete list of supplies below by clicking "show more."

Designer's Material List

The Designer’s suggested colors and materials for ~7.5-inch (19 cm) wrist:
Silky Beads - Jet Azuro,~21 Pieces
Infinity Beads - Pastel Light Rose,~44 Pieces
Bicones 2mm - Smokey Topaz AB
Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Labrador Full
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Metallic Light Bronze

Project Steps

Prepare Materials: Gather all beads, thread, needles, and tools.
Start Beading: Begin with Silky beads, adding them with the bump facing upwards.
Integrate Infinity Beads: After the top row, add Infinity beads to the sides, using a pattern of 11/0, Infinity bead, three 11/0s, and back through the Infinity.
Clasp Addition: Add a cup button at one end, using 11/0 seed beads for embellishment.
Secure and Finish: Seam up the bracelet using 11/0 seed beads, ensuring a snug fit and flexibility.
Complete with Loop Closure: Create a loop with 11/0 seed beads for the cup button to fit through, finalizing your bracelet.