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Tres Amigos Bangle Tutorial

Have you ever worked with a 3 drop tubular peyote stitch?!? Now is your chance as Allie and Anna worked in tandem to give you the Tres Amigos Bangle featuring 3 bright Miyuki Seed Beads colors along with 3 colors of Potomac Crystal Round Beads in groups of 3. If you should want to, be sure to make this seed beading project longer to become a necklace!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Tres Amigos Bangle Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Silver, ~11 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Poseidon Blue, ~1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Purple Orchid, ~1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Dark Mint Green, ~1 Gram
  • Potomac Crystal Round 4mm - Blue Zircon AB, ~18 Pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Round 4mm - Garnet AB, ~18 Pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Round 4mm - Olivine AB, ~18 Pieces
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Prepare Materials: Gather your beads, thread, needle, and a stop bead.
    Start Peyote Stitch: Begin with three sets of three beads, alternating colors with silver beads as separators.
    Continue Stitching: Follow the tubular peyote pattern, incorporating the selected colors and crystals.
    Add Crystals: Introduce crystal beads into the design for added sparkle. Switch Colors: Use the technique to switch colors and enhance the pattern.
    Close the Bangle: Seam the ends together to form the bangle shape.

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    • BeadTec DragonThread - Crystal/White | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool
    • BeadTec Beading Needles Sizes 10, 11, 12 | Mix Pack of 6
    • Protective Coatings - Permalac Collection | Semi-Gloss and Matte (10ml bottle of each)
    • Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Ultimate | Crystal | 9x3"
    • Thread Zap II

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    BeadTec Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
    Tres Amigos Bangle Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    Have you ever worked with a 3 drop tubular peyote stitch?!? Now is your chance as Allie and Anna worked in tandem to give you the Tres Amigos Bangle featuring 3 bright Miyuki Seed Beads colors along with 3 colors of Potomac Crystal Round Beads in groups of 3. If you should want to, be sure to make this seed beading project longer to become a necklace!

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Silver, ~11 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Poseidon Blue, ~1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Purple Orchid, ~1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Dark Mint Green, ~1 Gram
  • Potomac Crystal Round 4mm - Blue Zircon AB, ~18 Pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Round 4mm - Garnet AB, ~18 Pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Round 4mm - Olivine AB, ~18 Pieces
  • Project Steps

    Prepare Materials: Gather your beads, thread, needle, and a stop bead.
    Start Peyote Stitch: Begin with three sets of three beads, alternating colors with silver beads as separators.
    Continue Stitching: Follow the tubular peyote pattern, incorporating the selected colors and crystals.
    Add Crystals: Introduce crystal beads into the design for added sparkle. Switch Colors: Use the technique to switch colors and enhance the pattern.
    Close the Bangle: Seam the ends together to form the bangle shape.