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Single Helix Pattern Tutorial

This video tutorial from The Potomac Bead Company teaches you how to make a fun, quick and easy "Single Helix Pattern" bracelet using round beads and seed beads of your choice!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Single Helix Pattern Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • 11/0 and 15/0 Miyuki seed beads
  • 6mm round beads (such as glass pearls or gemstones)
  • Cut button (for clasp)
  • Wildfire beading thread (0.006" or 0.008")
  • Size 10 beading needle
  • Optional: Super New Glue, needle nose pliers, thread burner
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Gather all materials and prepare your work surface.
    Start by attaching the cut button clasp with a few seed beads for decoration.
    Add an 11/0 seed bead, then seven more, and proceed by adding a 15/0 seed bead, a 6mm round bead, and another 15/0 before looping back through the seven 11/0 seed beads.
    Continue the pattern by adding sets of seven 11/0 beads and single 6mm beads, separated by 15/0s, creating a zigzag or helix pattern.
    Once the desired length is reached, create a loop of 15/0 seed beads to secure the cut button clasp.
    Finish the ends, secure the thread with knots, apply glue if desired, and trim excess thread.

    Step 4: Pick Your Own Colors

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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    Item Description

    This video tutorial from The Potomac Bead Company teaches you how to make a fun, quick and easy "Single Helix Pattern" bracelet using round beads and seed beads of your choice!

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • 11/0 and 15/0 Miyuki seed beads
  • 6mm round beads (such as glass pearls or gemstones)
  • Cut button (for clasp)
  • Wildfire beading thread (0.006" or 0.008")
  • Size 10 beading needle
  • Optional: Super New Glue, needle nose pliers, thread burner
  • Project Steps

    Gather all materials and prepare your work surface.
    Start by attaching the cut button clasp with a few seed beads for decoration.
    Add an 11/0 seed bead, then seven more, and proceed by adding a 15/0 seed bead, a 6mm round bead, and another 15/0 before looping back through the seven 11/0 seed beads.
    Continue the pattern by adding sets of seven 11/0 beads and single 6mm beads, separated by 15/0s, creating a zigzag or helix pattern.
    Once the desired length is reached, create a loop of 15/0 seed beads to secure the cut button clasp.
    Finish the ends, secure the thread with knots, apply glue if desired, and trim excess thread.