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Superduo Tubular Herringbone Tutorial

This tutorial from The Potomac Bead Company shows you how to make a tubular herringbone bracelet using Czech SuperDuo 2-hole beads. This bracelet also uses 8/0 Miyuki seed beads in your choice of colors.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Superduo Tubular Herringbone Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Superduo Beads - Op Red Picasso, ~ 6 Grams
  • SuperDuo Beads - Aztec Gold, ~ 6 Grams
  • SuperDuo Beads - Turquoise Picasso, ~ 6 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Galv Gold, ~ 2 Grams
  • Wire Guards - Gold Plated, 2 Pieces
  • Magnetic Ball Clasp - Gold plated, 1 Piece
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Start with a Ladder Stitch: Begin by creating a ladder stitch foundation with size 8/0 seed beads.
    Join into a Circle: Connect the ends of your ladder stitch to form a circle, setting the base for your tubular design.
    Add SuperDuo Beads: Incorporate SuperDuo beads into your design, placing them on top of the ladder stitch foundation.
    Build the Herringbone Pattern: Alternate rows of size 8/0 seed beads and SuperDuo beads, following the tubular herringbone pattern.
    Maintain Pattern Consistency: Ensure each row is added correctly to maintain the bracelet's pattern and symmetry.
    Complete the Bracelet: Finish off your bracelet by securing the thread and adding a clasp if desired.

    Step 4: Pick Your Own Colors

    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"
    Superduo Tubular Herringbone Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    This tutorial from The Potomac Bead Company shows you how to make a tubular herringbone bracelet using Czech SuperDuo 2-hole beads. This bracelet also uses 8/0 Miyuki seed beads in your choice of colors.

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Superduo Beads - Op Red Picasso, ~ 6 Grams
  • SuperDuo Beads - Aztec Gold, ~ 6 Grams
  • SuperDuo Beads - Turquoise Picasso, ~ 6 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Galv Gold, ~ 2 Grams
  • Wire Guards - Gold Plated, 2 Pieces
  • Magnetic Ball Clasp - Gold plated, 1 Piece
  • Project Steps

    Start with a Ladder Stitch: Begin by creating a ladder stitch foundation with size 8/0 seed beads.
    Join into a Circle: Connect the ends of your ladder stitch to form a circle, setting the base for your tubular design.
    Add SuperDuo Beads: Incorporate SuperDuo beads into your design, placing them on top of the ladder stitch foundation.
    Build the Herringbone Pattern: Alternate rows of size 8/0 seed beads and SuperDuo beads, following the tubular herringbone pattern.
    Maintain Pattern Consistency: Ensure each row is added correctly to maintain the bracelet's pattern and symmetry.
    Complete the Bracelet: Finish off your bracelet by securing the thread and adding a clasp if desired.