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Make a Helix Spiral Stitch Bracelet Tutorial

This tutorial from The Potomac Bead Company shows how to make the helix spiral stitch bracelet, which is a variation of the russian spiral stitch. When designing your helix spiral jewelry, you can use nearly any type of beads to give incredible flexibility to your design. Enjoy making these bracelets, necklaces, and more!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Make a Helix Spiral Stitch Bracelet Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • Size 11/0 seed beads in three different colors.
  • Three types of accent beads (size larger than 11/0 seed beads): 3mm cubes, 8/0 seed beads, and bugle beads.
  • Beading thread.
  • Beading needle.
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Prepare Your Materials: Gather three colors of size 11/0 seed beads and your chosen accent beads (3mm cubes, 8/0 seed beads, bugle beads).
    Setup: Arrange your beads in the order you will use them on your bead mat.
    Start Beading: Cut a piece of thread, leaving a tail. String the beads in the following order to start: two seed beads, one accent bead, repeating with the next colors and accents.
    Form the Loop: Loop the thread back through the initial two seed beads to form a circle.
    Build the Helix: Follow the pattern by adding two seed beads and one accent bead, then looping through the first seed bead of the previous sequence. This creates the spiral effect.
    Continue the Pattern: Keep adding beads following the helix pattern, ensuring the tubular shape is maintained.
    Finishing: End the bracelet with a cap or cone and attach a clasp as desired.

    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 (8ml bottle of each)
    • Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Ultimate | Crystal | 9x3"
    • Thread Zap II

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    BeadTec Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
    Make a Helix Spiral Stitch Bracelet Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    This tutorial from The Potomac Bead Company shows how to make the helix spiral stitch bracelet, which is a variation of the russian spiral stitch. When designing your helix spiral jewelry, you can use nearly any type of beads to give incredible flexibility to your design. Enjoy making these bracelets, necklaces, and more!

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • Size 11/0 seed beads in three different colors.
  • Three types of accent beads (size larger than 11/0 seed beads): 3mm cubes, 8/0 seed beads, and bugle beads.
  • Beading thread.
  • Beading needle.
  • Project Steps

    Prepare Your Materials: Gather three colors of size 11/0 seed beads and your chosen accent beads (3mm cubes, 8/0 seed beads, bugle beads).
    Setup: Arrange your beads in the order you will use them on your bead mat.
    Start Beading: Cut a piece of thread, leaving a tail. String the beads in the following order to start: two seed beads, one accent bead, repeating with the next colors and accents.
    Form the Loop: Loop the thread back through the initial two seed beads to form a circle.
    Build the Helix: Follow the pattern by adding two seed beads and one accent bead, then looping through the first seed bead of the previous sequence. This creates the spiral effect.
    Continue the Pattern: Keep adding beads following the helix pattern, ensuring the tubular shape is maintained.
    Finishing: End the bracelet with a cap or cone and attach a clasp as desired.