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Box Car Bracelet Tutorial
This video from PotomacBeads teaches you how to make the "Box Car" bracelet design from Anna Tonnesen. A complete list of supplies below.
Step 1: Choose Your Materials
Step 1: Choose Your Materials
Step 2: Watch the
Video Tutorial
Step 2: Watch the
Video Tutorial
Box Car Bracelet Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials: RounDuo® Beads - Jet Bronze Quadratile Beads - Opaque Lila Luster Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Dark Topaz Rainbow Luster Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Galvanized Green 2-Hole Triangles - Matte Metallic Silver Cup Buttons - Magic Wine
Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps
Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps
Quick Project Steps
Quick Project Steps
All aboard the beading express! You’ll love the flexibility of this Box Car bracelet. The 3D look of the beads creates the illusion of a tiny train car hauling around your wrist. It’s a fun and unique bracelet that’s sure to be a conversation starter.
1. Using a size 10 beading needle, add a stop bead to the end of your thread leaving about 2 inches. Add 26 seed beads and then go back through all of them to reinforce and form a loop. Make sure the loop fits the button you are using.
2. Follow Allie’s step-by-step directions in the Box Car bracelet tutorial to create the length of the bracelet.
3. Add the cup button at the end using seed beads to anchor it. Tie a knot. Put the needle back on the starter end and thread through the connection point again and tie of. Use super glue to dab the knots.
The Box Car bracelet is a fun accessory that is great for everyday wear. It would make a nice gift for a friend. They’ll appreciate the time and effort you put into making them something special.
1. Using a size 10 beading needle, add a stop bead to the end of your thread leaving about 2 inches. Add 26 seed beads and then go back through all of them to reinforce and form a loop. Make sure the loop fits the button you are using.
2. Follow Allie’s step-by-step directions in the Box Car bracelet tutorial to create the length of the bracelet.
3. Add the cup button at the end using seed beads to anchor it. Tie a knot. Put the needle back on the starter end and thread through the connection point again and tie of. Use super glue to dab the knots.
The Box Car bracelet is a fun accessory that is great for everyday wear. It would make a nice gift for a friend. They’ll appreciate the time and effort you put into making them something special.
Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?
Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?
Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?
Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?
Step 6: Choose Your Next Project
Step 6: Choose Your Next Project
- Learn how to create beautiful and artistic RounDuo Bangle Stacker Bracelets in this DIY jewelry-making tutorial. Using RounDuo or RounDuo Mini beads paired with 11/0, 15/0, and 8/0 seed beads, this video will guide you through each step, from selecting materials to finishing with a clasp or continuous bangle design.Learn how to create beautiful and artistic RounDuo Bangle Stacker Bracelets in this DIY jewelry-making tutorial. Using RounDuo or RounDuo Mini beads paired with 11/0, 15/0, and 8/0 seed beads, this video will guide you through each step, from selecting materials to finishing with a clasp or continuous bangle design. Perfect for both beginners and advanced beaders, this project allows for endless creativity with color combinations. Shop the materials needed and follow along to create your own unique bracelet!
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This video from PotomacBeads teaches you how to make the "Box Car" bracelet design from Anna Tonnesen. A complete list of supplies below.
Designer's Material List
The designer's suggested colors & materials: RounDuo® Beads - Jet Bronze Quadratile Beads - Opaque Lila Luster Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Dark Topaz Rainbow Luster Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Galvanized Green 2-Hole Triangles - Matte Metallic Silver Cup Buttons - Magic Wine
Project Steps
All aboard the beading express! You’ll love the flexibility of this Box Car bracelet. The 3D look of the beads creates the illusion of a tiny train car hauling around your wrist. It’s a fun and unique bracelet that’s sure to be a conversation starter.
1. Using a size 10 beading needle, add a stop bead to the end of your thread leaving about 2 inches. Add 26 seed beads and then go back through all of them to reinforce and form a loop. Make sure the loop fits the button you are using.
2. Follow Allie’s step-by-step directions in the Box Car bracelet tutorial to create the length of the bracelet.
3. Add the cup button at the end using seed beads to anchor it. Tie a knot. Put the needle back on the starter end and thread through the connection point again and tie of. Use super glue to dab the knots.
The Box Car bracelet is a fun accessory that is great for everyday wear. It would make a nice gift for a friend. They’ll appreciate the time and effort you put into making them something special.
1. Using a size 10 beading needle, add a stop bead to the end of your thread leaving about 2 inches. Add 26 seed beads and then go back through all of them to reinforce and form a loop. Make sure the loop fits the button you are using.
2. Follow Allie’s step-by-step directions in the Box Car bracelet tutorial to create the length of the bracelet.
3. Add the cup button at the end using seed beads to anchor it. Tie a knot. Put the needle back on the starter end and thread through the connection point again and tie of. Use super glue to dab the knots.
The Box Car bracelet is a fun accessory that is great for everyday wear. It would make a nice gift for a friend. They’ll appreciate the time and effort you put into making them something special.
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