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Firm Foundation Bracelet Tutorial

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Join Marissa as she designs a beautiful bracelet featuring RounDuo beads and DiscDuo beads in a fast-moving geometric design. Enjoy the strength and stability from working with 2-hole beads like the DiscDuo & RounDuo.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Firm Foundation Bracelet Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • RounDuo Beads - Aluminum Silver (Pack of 75) 5mm, ~ 32 Beads
  • DiscDuo Beads - Vintage Copper 6mm, ~ 10 Beads
  • SuperDuo Beads - White Teal Luster 2.5x5mm, ~ 32 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Spring Flare 2mm, ~ 8 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne 11/0, ~ 2 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Picasso Opaque Seafoam Green 11/0, 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Metallic Light Bronze 15/0, 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Vintage Copper 8/0, 1 Gram
  • Czech O Beads - Chalk White Blue Luster 1x4mm, 24 - 32 Pieces
  • Cup Buttons - Aluminum Silver, 1 Piece
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Thread your needle with a comfortable length of thread; add a stop bead. Begin with DiscDuo beads, adding them to the thread followed by RounDuo beads, separated by seed beads, using the peyote stitch technique. Continue adding beads according to the pattern, alternating between the different types and sizes as demonstrated. Incorporate the SuperDuo beads into the design, ensuring to maintain the geometric pattern. Once the desired length is achieved, finalize the bracelet by adding a clasp using the Cup Button. Reinforce the thread path through the beads for added durability and finish off any loose ends.

    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"
    Firm Foundation Bracelet Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    Join Marissa as she designs a beautiful bracelet featuring RounDuo beads and DiscDuo beads in a fast-moving geometric design. Enjoy the strength and stability from working with 2-hole beads like the DiscDuo & RounDuo.

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • RounDuo Beads - Aluminum Silver (Pack of 75) 5mm, ~ 32 Beads
  • DiscDuo Beads - Vintage Copper 6mm, ~ 10 Beads
  • SuperDuo Beads - White Teal Luster 2.5x5mm, ~ 32 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Spring Flare 2mm, ~ 8 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne 11/0, ~ 2 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Picasso Opaque Seafoam Green 11/0, 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Metallic Light Bronze 15/0, 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Vintage Copper 8/0, 1 Gram
  • Czech O Beads - Chalk White Blue Luster 1x4mm, 24 - 32 Pieces
  • Cup Buttons - Aluminum Silver, 1 Piece
  • Project Steps

    Thread your needle with a comfortable length of thread; add a stop bead. Begin with DiscDuo beads, adding them to the thread followed by RounDuo beads, separated by seed beads, using the peyote stitch technique. Continue adding beads according to the pattern, alternating between the different types and sizes as demonstrated. Incorporate the SuperDuo beads into the design, ensuring to maintain the geometric pattern. Once the desired length is achieved, finalize the bracelet by adding a clasp using the Cup Button. Reinforce the thread path through the beads for added durability and finish off any loose ends.