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Grecian Bugle Bracelet Tutorial
This tutorial from PotomacBeads shows you how to make the Grecian bracelet, which uses your choice of bugle beads (twisted 12mm or 6mm, or straight 3mm or 6mm) and your choice of 8/0 and 11/0 seed beads. This bracelet also uses a mixture of a ladder and flat herringbone stitch. Enjoy!
Step 1: Choose Your Materials
Step 1: Choose Your Materials
Step 2: Watch the
Video Tutorial
Step 2: Watch the
Video Tutorial
Grecian Bugle Bracelet Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials for ~7.5-inch (19cm) wrist:
Miyuki Twisted Bugle - Matte Black
Miyuki Drops - Metallic Dark Plum Iris
Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Purple Lined Amethyst AB
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Metallic Malachite Green
Miyuki Twisted Bugle - Matte Black
Miyuki Drops - Metallic Dark Plum Iris
Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Purple Lined Amethyst AB
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Metallic Malachite Green
Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps
Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps
Quick Project Steps
Quick Project Steps
Start with a ladder stitch foundation using your chosen seed beads.
Transition into a herringbone stitch, adding two beads at a time for the pattern.
Incorporate twisted bugle beads and Miyuki drops at designated points to enhance the bracelet’s appearance.
Continue the pattern, alternating between the seed beads and bugle beads, ensuring to add a bugle bead every other stitch for a balanced look.
Utilize the drops to conceal any exposed thread on the sides, maintaining the aesthetic integrity of the bracelet.
Complete the bracelet by securing the ends and adding a clasp for wearability.
Transition into a herringbone stitch, adding two beads at a time for the pattern.
Incorporate twisted bugle beads and Miyuki drops at designated points to enhance the bracelet’s appearance.
Continue the pattern, alternating between the seed beads and bugle beads, ensuring to add a bugle bead every other stitch for a balanced look.
Utilize the drops to conceal any exposed thread on the sides, maintaining the aesthetic integrity of the bracelet.
Complete the bracelet by securing the ends and adding a clasp for wearability.
Step 4: Pick Your Own Colors
Step 4: Pick Your Own Colors
Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?
Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?
Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?
Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?
Step 6: Choose Your Next Project
Step 6: Choose Your Next Project
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Project Length/Size: 1.5"
Technique Learned: Hubble Stitch
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Step 6: Choose Your Next Project
Step 6: Choose Your Next Project
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Item Description
This tutorial from PotomacBeads shows you how to make the Grecian bracelet, which uses your choice of bugle beads (twisted 12mm or 6mm, or straight 3mm or 6mm) and your choice of 8/0 and 11/0 seed beads. This bracelet also uses a mixture of a ladder and flat herringbone stitch. Enjoy!
Designer's Material List
The designer's suggested colors & materials for ~7.5-inch (19cm) wrist:
Miyuki Twisted Bugle - Matte Black
Miyuki Drops - Metallic Dark Plum Iris
Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Purple Lined Amethyst AB
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Metallic Malachite Green
Miyuki Twisted Bugle - Matte Black
Miyuki Drops - Metallic Dark Plum Iris
Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Purple Lined Amethyst AB
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Metallic Malachite Green
Project Steps
Start with a ladder stitch foundation using your chosen seed beads.
Transition into a herringbone stitch, adding two beads at a time for the pattern.
Incorporate twisted bugle beads and Miyuki drops at designated points to enhance the bracelet’s appearance.
Continue the pattern, alternating between the seed beads and bugle beads, ensuring to add a bugle bead every other stitch for a balanced look.
Utilize the drops to conceal any exposed thread on the sides, maintaining the aesthetic integrity of the bracelet.
Complete the bracelet by securing the ends and adding a clasp for wearability.
Transition into a herringbone stitch, adding two beads at a time for the pattern.
Incorporate twisted bugle beads and Miyuki drops at designated points to enhance the bracelet’s appearance.
Continue the pattern, alternating between the seed beads and bugle beads, ensuring to add a bugle bead every other stitch for a balanced look.
Utilize the drops to conceal any exposed thread on the sides, maintaining the aesthetic integrity of the bracelet.
Complete the bracelet by securing the ends and adding a clasp for wearability.
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