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St. Vitus Bracelet Tutorial

Designed by Allie form PotomacBeads, the St. Vitus Bracelet has components reminiscent of cathedral stained glass windows. This bracelet is easy to make and great for beginning jewelry makers.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

St. Vitus Bracelet Tutorial
The Designer's suggested colors and materials:
  • Eva Beads - Crystal Lab Full, ~ 18 Beads
  • Tubelet Bead - Pastel Petrol, ~ 34 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Round 2mm - Blue Zircon, ~ 58 Beads
  • Toho Seed Bead 11/0 Permafinish Cool Gray, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Bead 15/0 - Metallic Varigated Blue, ~ 1 Gram
  • Cup Button - Jet AB full, 1 Button
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Prepare Your Materials: Gather all beads and cut a length of beading thread, attaching a needle to each end.
    Start the Bracelet: Add three 11/0 seed beads and attach the cup button for the clasp.
    Add Beads for the Pattern: Begin adding Eva Beads, Tubelet Beads, and 2mm Potomac Crystal Rounds, following the pattern to mimic stained glass windows.
    Continue the Pattern: Use the two-needle technique to add beads symmetrically, creating the bracelet's body.
    Adjust for Size: Depending on your wrist size, create 8-10 "windows" in your bracelet.
    Finish the Clasp: Complete the loop for the clasp, ensuring it fits the button size, and secure 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"
    St. Vitus Bracelet Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    Designed by Allie form PotomacBeads, the St. Vitus Bracelet has components reminiscent of cathedral stained glass windows. This bracelet is easy to make and great for beginning jewelry makers.

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer's suggested colors and materials:
  • Eva Beads - Crystal Lab Full, ~ 18 Beads
  • Tubelet Bead - Pastel Petrol, ~ 34 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Round 2mm - Blue Zircon, ~ 58 Beads
  • Toho Seed Bead 11/0 Permafinish Cool Gray, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Bead 15/0 - Metallic Varigated Blue, ~ 1 Gram
  • Cup Button - Jet AB full, 1 Button
  • Project Steps

    Prepare Your Materials: Gather all beads and cut a length of beading thread, attaching a needle to each end.
    Start the Bracelet: Add three 11/0 seed beads and attach the cup button for the clasp.
    Add Beads for the Pattern: Begin adding Eva Beads, Tubelet Beads, and 2mm Potomac Crystal Rounds, following the pattern to mimic stained glass windows.
    Continue the Pattern: Use the two-needle technique to add beads symmetrically, creating the bracelet's body.
    Adjust for Size: Depending on your wrist size, create 8-10 "windows" in your bracelet.
    Finish the Clasp: Complete the loop for the clasp, ensuring it fits the button size, and secure the thread ends.