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Arizona Bracelet Tutorial

Combine gemstones and seed beads in various sizes to create the Arizona Bracelet. Allie shows how to create a single row of Right Angle Weave along with a side embellishment of Hubble stitch. Technique learned:
  • Bead Weaving The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Gemstone Round 3mm - African Turquoise, ~ 38 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Labrador Full, ~ 2 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Duracoat Silver Lined Dark Charcoal, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Delica Beads 11/0 - Opaque Lite Mint, ~ 1 Gram
  • Potomax Infinite Round Clasp Silver, 1 Piece
  • Czech Cabochon 10mm - Turquoise New Picasso, 1 Piece Secondary Colorway:
  • Gemstone Faceted Round 3mm - Multi Stone, ~ 38 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Metallic Light Bronze, ~ 2 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Labrador Full, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Delica Beads 11/0 - Matte Metallic Dark Bronze, ~ 1 Gram
  • Step 1: Choose Your Materials

    Step 2: Watch the 
    Video Tutorial

    Arizona Bracelet Tutorial
    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Gemstone Round 3mm - African Turquoise, ~ 38 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Labrador Full, ~ 2 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Duracoat Silver Lined Dark Charcoal, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Delica Beads 11/0 - Opaque Lite Mint, ~ 1 Gram
  • Potomax Infinite Round Clasp – Silver, 1 Piece
  • Czech Cabochon 10mm - Turquoise New Picasso, 1 Piece Secondary Colorway:
  • Gemstone Faceted Round 3mm - Multi Stone, ~ 38 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Metallic Light Bronze, ~ 2 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Labrador Full, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Delica Beads 11/0 - Matte Metallic Dark Bronze, ~ 1 Gram
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    The mixed gemstones in the Arizona Bracelet give it just the right amount of color and shine to dress up any outfit. With Allie's clear instructions, anybody can enjoy making this bracelet. 1. Using size 8 thread and a size 10 needle, pick up four 8/0s and sew back through three of the beads. Pick up three more 8/0s and sew into the last bead on the thread. Sew back up the right hand side of the box you just created and add three more 8/0s. Continue with the right angle weave the whole length of your wrist. 2. Follow along with Allie in the Arizona bracelet tutorial as she shows you how to use a Hubble stitch to create the sides of the bracelet and add the clasps and embellishment. 3. Reinforce the clasp by threading back through the 15/0s and clasp. Tie the two thread ends into a knot. Burn down the starter thread. Bring the thread with the further down into the project and then knot and burn down the ends. The Arizona Bracelet is a great way to add a personal touch to your jewelry collection. This bracelet can be easily modified with different gems or pearls to create a unique look. You can also wear it as a choker for a more dramatic look. PotomacBeads has all the supplies you need to create this beautiful bracelet. Technique learned:
  • Bead Weaving Project Length: 7"
  • 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"
    Arizona Bracelet Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

    Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

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    Item Description

    Combine gemstones and seed beads in various sizes to create the Arizona Bracelet. Allie shows how to create a single row of Right Angle Weave along with a side embellishment of Hubble stitch. Technique learned:
  • Bead Weaving The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Gemstone Round 3mm - African Turquoise, ~ 38 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Labrador Full, ~ 2 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Duracoat Silver Lined Dark Charcoal, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Delica Beads 11/0 - Opaque Lite Mint, ~ 1 Gram
  • Potomax Infinite Round Clasp Silver, 1 Piece
  • Czech Cabochon 10mm - Turquoise New Picasso, 1 Piece Secondary Colorway:
  • Gemstone Faceted Round 3mm - Multi Stone, ~ 38 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Metallic Light Bronze, ~ 2 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Labrador Full, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Delica Beads 11/0 - Matte Metallic Dark Bronze, ~ 1 Gram
  • Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Gemstone Round 3mm - African Turquoise, ~ 38 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Labrador Full, ~ 2 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Duracoat Silver Lined Dark Charcoal, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Delica Beads 11/0 - Opaque Lite Mint, ~ 1 Gram
  • Potomax Infinite Round Clasp – Silver, 1 Piece
  • Czech Cabochon 10mm - Turquoise New Picasso, 1 Piece Secondary Colorway:
  • Gemstone Faceted Round 3mm - Multi Stone, ~ 38 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Metallic Light Bronze, ~ 2 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Labrador Full, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Delica Beads 11/0 - Matte Metallic Dark Bronze, ~ 1 Gram
  • Project Steps

    The mixed gemstones in the Arizona Bracelet give it just the right amount of color and shine to dress up any outfit. With Allie's clear instructions, anybody can enjoy making this bracelet. 1. Using size 8 thread and a size 10 needle, pick up four 8/0s and sew back through three of the beads. Pick up three more 8/0s and sew into the last bead on the thread. Sew back up the right hand side of the box you just created and add three more 8/0s. Continue with the right angle weave the whole length of your wrist. 2. Follow along with Allie in the Arizona bracelet tutorial as she shows you how to use a Hubble stitch to create the sides of the bracelet and add the clasps and embellishment. 3. Reinforce the clasp by threading back through the 15/0s and clasp. Tie the two thread ends into a knot. Burn down the starter thread. Bring the thread with the further down into the project and then knot and burn down the ends. The Arizona Bracelet is a great way to add a personal touch to your jewelry collection. This bracelet can be easily modified with different gems or pearls to create a unique look. You can also wear it as a choker for a more dramatic look. PotomacBeads has all the supplies you need to create this beautiful bracelet. Technique learned:
  • Bead Weaving Project Length: 7"