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Pattern - Happy Helix Bracelet

In this tutorial from PotomacBeads, Allie teaches you how to make her new "Happy Helix" bracelet design. The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Czech Faceted Round 4mm (Assorted Colors)
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Transparent Blue Gray
  • Czech Bugle Beads 7mm - Crystal Gold Rainbow
  • Cup Buttons - Crystal
  • Step 1: Choose Your Materials

    Step 2: Watch the 
    Video Tutorial

    Pattern - Happy Helix Bracelet

    Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Start with threading your needle with approximately 5 feet of beading thread, securing a stop bead at the end.
    Begin the pattern with three 15/0 seed beads, a Czech bugle bead, three more seed beads, a 4mm Czech glass bead, followed by three more seed beads, forming a triangle weave.
    Continue adding units by alternating between a bugle bead and a 4mm Czech glass bead, separated by sets of three 15/0 seed beads, building the helix pattern.
    After reaching the desired length, add two 15/0 seed beads, a 4mm Czech glass bead, and two more 15/0 seed beads between each bugle bead along the sides of the bracelet to cinch the design together.
    Attach the cup button clasp at one end of the bracelet and create a loop with seed beads at the other end for closure.
    Optionally, enhance the design with additional decorations along the edges for a more pronounced helix effect.

    Step 4: Pick Your Own Colors

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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    Pattern - Happy Helix Bracelet
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    Item Description

    In this tutorial from PotomacBeads, Allie teaches you how to make her new "Happy Helix" bracelet design. The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Czech Faceted Round 4mm (Assorted Colors)
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Transparent Blue Gray
  • Czech Bugle Beads 7mm - Crystal Gold Rainbow
  • Cup Buttons - Crystal
  • Designer's Material List

    Project Steps

    Start with threading your needle with approximately 5 feet of beading thread, securing a stop bead at the end.
    Begin the pattern with three 15/0 seed beads, a Czech bugle bead, three more seed beads, a 4mm Czech glass bead, followed by three more seed beads, forming a triangle weave.
    Continue adding units by alternating between a bugle bead and a 4mm Czech glass bead, separated by sets of three 15/0 seed beads, building the helix pattern.
    After reaching the desired length, add two 15/0 seed beads, a 4mm Czech glass bead, and two more 15/0 seed beads between each bugle bead along the sides of the bracelet to cinch the design together.
    Attach the cup button clasp at one end of the bracelet and create a loop with seed beads at the other end for closure.
    Optionally, enhance the design with additional decorations along the edges for a more pronounced helix effect.