Maga-Scale Bracelet Tutorial

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This video from The Potomac Bead Company teaches you how to make a maga-scale bracelet. This bracelet is made with a peyote base, then embellished with Czech Rizos on the top. While in some of our other videos, we feature the Miyuki 3.4mm drops or Miyuki Long Magatamas in lieu of the Rizos, this video shows how to make this particular bracelet using the cool Rice "Rizo" shape. To see use of the Miyuki long magatama beads or Miyuki drops for the embellishment, see some of our other videos. Enjoy!

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Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Maga-Scale Bracelet Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • Beading thread (e.g., .006 inch Wildfire or FireLine)
  • 14-15 grams of 6/0 seed beads
  • A couple of grams of 11/0 or 8/0 seed beads (11/0 recommended)
  • Rizo beads in three colors (about 5 grams of each, colors used: hematite, silver, jet black)
  • Toggle clasp or materials for a custom clasp
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Prepare Materials: Gather beading thread, 6/0 and 11/0 seed beads, and Rizo beads in your chosen colors.
    Create Peyote Base: Use the Peyote stitch to create a base for the bracelet, aiming for your desired length.
    Add Embellishments: Embellish the Peyote base with Rizo beads, using 11/0 seed beads to secure and hide the thread.
    Finish with Clasp: Complete the bracelet by adding a toggle clasp or creating a custom clasp with beads.
    Personalize: Experiment with different colors and arrangements of Rizo beads for a unique design.

    Step 4: Pick Your Own Colors

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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    This video from The Potomac Bead Company teaches you how to make a maga-scale bracelet. This bracelet is made with a peyote base, then embellished with Czech Rizos on the top. While in some of our other videos, we feature the Miyuki 3.4mm drops or Miyuki Long Magatamas in lieu of the Rizos, this video shows how to make this particular bracelet using the cool Rice "Rizo" shape. To see use of the Miyuki long magatama beads or Miyuki drops for the embellishment, see some of our other videos. Enjoy!

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • Beading thread (e.g., .006 inch Wildfire or FireLine)
  • 14-15 grams of 6/0 seed beads
  • A couple of grams of 11/0 or 8/0 seed beads (11/0 recommended)
  • Rizo beads in three colors (about 5 grams of each, colors used: hematite, silver, jet black)
  • Toggle clasp or materials for a custom clasp
  • Project Steps

    Prepare Materials: Gather beading thread, 6/0 and 11/0 seed beads, and Rizo beads in your chosen colors.
    Create Peyote Base: Use the Peyote stitch to create a base for the bracelet, aiming for your desired length.
    Add Embellishments: Embellish the Peyote base with Rizo beads, using 11/0 seed beads to secure and hide the thread.
    Finish with Clasp: Complete the bracelet by adding a toggle clasp or creating a custom clasp with beads.
    Personalize: Experiment with different colors and arrangements of Rizo beads for a unique design.