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O Pods Bracelet Tutorial

This video from PotomacBeads teaches you how to make our "O Pods" bracelet, using your choice of Czech pressed O beads, and Miyuki seed beads. Enjoy!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

O Pods Bracelet Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • O Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Smoky Amethyst
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Matte Light Teal Rose
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Prepare your materials and thread your needle with a comfortable length of wildfire thread.
    Begin with a right angle weave base using 8/0 seed beads, securing with a stop bead.
    Add units of right angle weave until you achieve the desired length for your bracelet.
    Embellish the base with O beads and 15/0 seed beads to create the pea pod effect.
    Add a toggle/clasp using an 8mm glass bead and additional O beads and 8/0 seed beads for the loop.
    Finish the ends securely and weave in any remaining threads.

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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    • BeadTec Beading Needles Sizes 10, 11, 12 | Mix Pack of 6
    • Protective Coatings - Permalac Collection | Semi-Gloss and Matte (8ml bottle of each)
    • Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Ultimate | Crystal | 9x3"
    • Thread Zap II

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    BeadTec Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
    O Pods Bracelet Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    This video from PotomacBeads teaches you how to make our "O Pods" bracelet, using your choice of Czech pressed O beads, and Miyuki seed beads. Enjoy!

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • O Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Smoky Amethyst
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Matte Light Teal Rose
  • Project Steps

    Prepare your materials and thread your needle with a comfortable length of wildfire thread.
    Begin with a right angle weave base using 8/0 seed beads, securing with a stop bead.
    Add units of right angle weave until you achieve the desired length for your bracelet.
    Embellish the base with O beads and 15/0 seed beads to create the pea pod effect.
    Add a toggle/clasp using an 8mm glass bead and additional O beads and 8/0 seed beads for the loop.
    Finish the ends securely and weave in any remaining threads.