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Formal Affair Tutorial

In this beadweaving tutorial from PotomacBeads, Allie teaches you how to make the her Formal Affair Bracelet. She uses Pellet Beads, Super 8 Beads, Potomac Crystal Rondelles and Miyuki Seed Beads to weave a magical beaded bracelet that will complement any ball gown at your next gala or black-tie function!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Formal Affair Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
Pellet Bead - Jet, ~ 19 pieces
Super8 - Metallic Mix, ~38 Pieces
Table Cut Button, 1 Piece
Miyuki Seed Bead 15/0 - DC Galvanized Gold, ~ 3g
Potomac Crystal Rondelle - Jet 1.5x2mm, ~ 100 pieces

Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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Quick Project Steps

Setup: Prepare two needles with .006 gray wildfire thread, about five feet in length.
Clasp Start: Add a 15/0 seed bead, a crystal rondelle, and another 15/0 seed bead to the thread, attaching the table cut button as the clasp.
First Beads: Add three 15/0 seed beads on both sides of the thread, followed by a crystal rondelle and two more 15/0 seed beads on each side.
Adding Pellets and Super8s: Thread both needles through a Pellet bead, then add two 15/0 seed beads, a Super8 bead, and two more 15/0 seed beads on each side. Repeat the pattern, ensuring the Super8's second hole is open.
Continuing the Pattern: Keep adding Pellet beads and embellishing with crystals and Super8 beads to the desired bracelet length.
Finishing Touches: Create a loop for the button clasp with 15/0 seed beads and complete the bracelet by securing and trimming the thread 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"
Formal Affair Tutorial
PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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Item Description

In this beadweaving tutorial from PotomacBeads, Allie teaches you how to make the her Formal Affair Bracelet. She uses Pellet Beads, Super 8 Beads, Potomac Crystal Rondelles and Miyuki Seed Beads to weave a magical beaded bracelet that will complement any ball gown at your next gala or black-tie function!

Designer's Material List

The designer's suggested colors & materials:
Pellet Bead - Jet, ~ 19 pieces
Super8 - Metallic Mix, ~38 Pieces
Table Cut Button, 1 Piece
Miyuki Seed Bead 15/0 - DC Galvanized Gold, ~ 3g
Potomac Crystal Rondelle - Jet 1.5x2mm, ~ 100 pieces

Project Steps

Setup: Prepare two needles with .006 gray wildfire thread, about five feet in length.
Clasp Start: Add a 15/0 seed bead, a crystal rondelle, and another 15/0 seed bead to the thread, attaching the table cut button as the clasp.
First Beads: Add three 15/0 seed beads on both sides of the thread, followed by a crystal rondelle and two more 15/0 seed beads on each side.
Adding Pellets and Super8s: Thread both needles through a Pellet bead, then add two 15/0 seed beads, a Super8 bead, and two more 15/0 seed beads on each side. Repeat the pattern, ensuring the Super8's second hole is open.
Continuing the Pattern: Keep adding Pellet beads and embellishing with crystals and Super8 beads to the desired bracelet length.
Finishing Touches: Create a loop for the button clasp with 15/0 seed beads and complete the bracelet by securing and trimming the thread ends.