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Hampton Court Framed Cabochon Bracelet Tutorial

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Cabochons take center stage in this bold design. Build components with Glass Pearls, Czech Faceted Rounds, and Seed Beads around a simple cabochon bezel.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Hampton Court Framed Cabochon Bracelet Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Czech Cabochons - Turquoise Gold Splash 10mm, 6 pieces
  • Czech Faceted Round Beads - Crystal Champagne Luster 3mm, 96 beads
  • Potomac Pearls - Cream Rose 6mm, 38 beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Pale Gold 11/0, 7 grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Frosted Opaque Glaze Rainbow Peacock 11/0, 1 gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Matte Transparent Dark Topaz AB 11/0, 4 grams
  • Claspgarten Disc Box Push Clasp with Swarovski Crystal | 12mm | 1-Strand | Real 23k Gold Plated, 1 piece
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Step 1: Start with a circle of 24 11/0 seed beads, adding prongs every six beads for the bezel foundation. Step 2: Introduce a contrasting color in the center, connecting prongs to form a base. Step 3: Build the sides of the bezel by adding new prongs and connecting them with alternating color beads. Step 4: Secure the cabochon in the bezel and tighten the structure by threading through added beads. Step 5: Embellish with pearls, adding a border around each and connecting them using faceted rounds. Step 6: Connect the completed components with pearls, ensuring secure attachment and adding accent colors for aesthetic appeal. Step 7: Finalize the bracelet by adding a clasp and reinforcing connections for durability.

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    • Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Ultimate | Crystal | 9x3"
    • Thread Zap II
    • BeadTec Beading Needles Sizes 10, 11, 12 | Mix Pack of 6
    • Plastic Caliper Tool - White
    • BeadTec DragonThread - Crystal/White | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool
    • BeadTec DragonThread - Green | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    BeadTec Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
    Hampton Court Framed Cabochon Bracelet Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    Cabochons take center stage in this bold design. Build components with Glass Pearls, Czech Faceted Rounds, and Seed Beads around a simple cabochon bezel.

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Czech Cabochons - Turquoise Gold Splash 10mm, 6 pieces
  • Czech Faceted Round Beads - Crystal Champagne Luster 3mm, 96 beads
  • Potomac Pearls - Cream Rose 6mm, 38 beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Pale Gold 11/0, 7 grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Frosted Opaque Glaze Rainbow Peacock 11/0, 1 gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Matte Transparent Dark Topaz AB 11/0, 4 grams
  • Claspgarten Disc Box Push Clasp with Swarovski Crystal | 12mm | 1-Strand | Real 23k Gold Plated, 1 piece
  • Project Steps

    Step 1: Start with a circle of 24 11/0 seed beads, adding prongs every six beads for the bezel foundation. Step 2: Introduce a contrasting color in the center, connecting prongs to form a base. Step 3: Build the sides of the bezel by adding new prongs and connecting them with alternating color beads. Step 4: Secure the cabochon in the bezel and tighten the structure by threading through added beads. Step 5: Embellish with pearls, adding a border around each and connecting them using faceted rounds. Step 6: Connect the completed components with pearls, ensuring secure attachment and adding accent colors for aesthetic appeal. Step 7: Finalize the bracelet by adding a clasp and reinforcing connections for durability.