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Easy 3-in-1 Bracelet Tutorial

In this video, Allie Buchman from Potomac Bead Company teaches you how to make her quick & easy "3-in-1" bracelet, using Potomac Crystals.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

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Easy 3-in-1 Bracelet Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • Potomac Crystal Rondelles (2x3mm in garnet AB, olivine, and metallic green iris)
  • Czech Glass Rondelle (7x11mm in olivine)
  • Gingerbread house toggle clasp with charm
  • Jump rings (6mm, 20 or 18 gauge)
  • Crimp tubes (2mm)
  • Beading wire (approximately 30 inches)
  • Tools: Needle nose pliers, wire cutters, (optional) crimping pliers
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Gather all materials and tools as listed.
    Cut the beading wire into three 10-inch pieces.
    Attach one end of each wire to the clasp using crimp tubes.
    String six Potomac Crystal Rondelles onto each wire. Add a Czech Glass Rondelle, then repeat step 4 with different colored rondelles.
    Continue alternating between the Potomac Crystal Rondelles and Czech Glass Rondelles until the desired length is reached.
    Attach the other end of the wires to the other part of the clasp using crimp tubes.
    Trim any excess wire and ensure all connections are secure.

    Step 4: Pick Your Own Colors

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    • PotomacBeads Stainless Steel Beading Cable Wire 49 Strand .018" (5 Meters)
    • BeadTec Clear Rectangular Acrylic Storage Box With 24 Screw Top Vials
    • Athenacast Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium Real Silver Plated Stainless Steel | Pack of 100
    • Bead Board: Flocked U-Channel Beading Design Board

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    BeadTec Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
    Easy 3-in-1 Bracelet Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

    Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

    • Bring your Czech glass beads to life with this necklace of dancing and floating flashes of color. All you need is stainless steel beading wire, crimp tubes, a clasp, and any collection of Czech glass beads to make this on beat necklace. Technique learned:CrimpingBasic Beading
    • Crimping
    • Basic Beading

    Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

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    Item Description

    In this video, Allie Buchman from Potomac Bead Company teaches you how to make her quick & easy "3-in-1" bracelet, using Potomac Crystals.

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • Potomac Crystal Rondelles (2x3mm in garnet AB, olivine, and metallic green iris)
  • Czech Glass Rondelle (7x11mm in olivine)
  • Gingerbread house toggle clasp with charm
  • Jump rings (6mm, 20 or 18 gauge)
  • Crimp tubes (2mm)
  • Beading wire (approximately 30 inches)
  • Tools: Needle nose pliers, wire cutters, (optional) crimping pliers
  • Project Steps

    Gather all materials and tools as listed.
    Cut the beading wire into three 10-inch pieces.
    Attach one end of each wire to the clasp using crimp tubes.
    String six Potomac Crystal Rondelles onto each wire. Add a Czech Glass Rondelle, then repeat step 4 with different colored rondelles.
    Continue alternating between the Potomac Crystal Rondelles and Czech Glass Rondelles until the desired length is reached.
    Attach the other end of the wires to the other part of the clasp using crimp tubes.
    Trim any excess wire and ensure all connections are secure.