This video tutorial from The Potomac Bead Company teaches you how to make a "Tower of London" Bracelet using your choice of Czech spikes, 6mm round beads, 4mm Swarovski crystals, and 11/0 Miyuki seed beads. This stitch is modeled after the "Hugs & Kisses" pattern, and creates fun, quick, and beautiful jewelry!
6mm round beads (matte gray gemstones used in the video)
11/0 Miyuki seed beads
Czech cup button (for clasp)
Wildfire beading thread (0.006mm thickness)
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Quick Project Steps
Start with threading two needles on a 5-foot piece of Wildfire beading thread.
Attach a Czech cup button as the clasp using three 11/0 seed beads.
Begin the beadwork by creating a base of seed beads, incorporating the first 6mm bead in a cross pattern.
Add spikes and 6mm beads alternately, using a specific pattern of seed beads to maintain the structure and spacing.
Integrate 4mm Swarovski crystals between spikes for added elegance and sparkle.
Conclude the bracelet by creating a loop for the clasp and securing the thread with knots and glue for durability.
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Item Description
This video tutorial from The Potomac Bead Company teaches you how to make a "Tower of London" Bracelet using your choice of Czech spikes, 6mm round beads, 4mm Swarovski crystals, and 11/0 Miyuki seed beads. This stitch is modeled after the "Hugs & Kisses" pattern, and creates fun, quick, and beautiful jewelry!
Designer's Material List
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
Czech spike beads (7x17mm recommended)
4mm Swarovski crystals
6mm round beads (matte gray gemstones used in the video)
11/0 Miyuki seed beads
Czech cup button (for clasp)
Wildfire beading thread (0.006mm thickness)
Project Steps
Start with threading two needles on a 5-foot piece of Wildfire beading thread.
Attach a Czech cup button as the clasp using three 11/0 seed beads.
Begin the beadwork by creating a base of seed beads, incorporating the first 6mm bead in a cross pattern.
Add spikes and 6mm beads alternately, using a specific pattern of seed beads to maintain the structure and spacing.
Integrate 4mm Swarovski crystals between spikes for added elegance and sparkle.
Conclude the bracelet by creating a loop for the clasp and securing the thread with knots and glue for durability.
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