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Full Circle Bracelet Tutorial

In this video tutorial from PotomacBeads, Allie teaches you how to make the Full Circle Bracelet designed by Kimrie Merrill. To purchase PotomacBeads products featured in the tutorial, see the links below.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Full Circle Bracelet Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
Rhombus - Pink Silk, ~ 7 Pieces
Semi Circle - White Lila Vega Luster, ~ 14 Pieces
Miyuki Seed Bead 8/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Gold, ~ 2 Grams
Table Cut Cup Button - Opaque Rose Swirl, 1 Piece

Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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Quick Project Steps

Start with threading your needle and attaching a button clasp with 11/0 seed beads.
Add 8/0 and 11/0 seed beads to each side, alternating between the right and left needles.
Introduce semi-circle beads, alternating their direction to form a full circle when combined.
Separate each set of semi-circles with rhombus beads, using 8/0 beads for spacing.
Continue the pattern to achieve your desired bracelet length.
Finish with a loop clasp made from 11/0 seed beads, reinforce the bracelet, and tie off the thread.

Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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  • BeadTec Dual-Tip Paint Markers | Pack of 24
  • BeadTec UV Cure Resin | 50ml
  • Loctite Super Glue .14oz
  • BeadTec 10-Step Mandrel for Making Rings | 2-Piece Set | 1.5-10mm
  • Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Ultimate Mini Pocket | Smoke | 3.5x2.5"

Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

BeadTec Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
Full Circle Bracelet Tutorial
PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

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Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

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Item Description

In this video tutorial from PotomacBeads, Allie teaches you how to make the Full Circle Bracelet designed by Kimrie Merrill. To purchase PotomacBeads products featured in the tutorial, see the links below.

Designer's Material List

The designer's suggested colors & materials:
Rhombus - Pink Silk, ~ 7 Pieces
Semi Circle - White Lila Vega Luster, ~ 14 Pieces
Miyuki Seed Bead 8/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Gold, ~ 2 Grams
Table Cut Cup Button - Opaque Rose Swirl, 1 Piece

Project Steps

Start with threading your needle and attaching a button clasp with 11/0 seed beads.
Add 8/0 and 11/0 seed beads to each side, alternating between the right and left needles.
Introduce semi-circle beads, alternating their direction to form a full circle when combined.
Separate each set of semi-circles with rhombus beads, using 8/0 beads for spacing.
Continue the pattern to achieve your desired bracelet length.
Finish with a loop clasp made from 11/0 seed beads, reinforce the bracelet, and tie off the thread.