Pie Shop Bracelet Tutorial

Prepare the Thread: Cut about 5 ft of size 6 Dragon Thread, add a temporary stop bead, and thread a size 10 needle. Create the First Pie: Pick up a PieDuo, then add an 11/0 seed bead, a 3.4mm Miyuki drop, and another 11/0. Repeat this pattern around the PieDuo four times. Complete the Pie Center: Add an additional 11/0 seed bead to connect the first and last sections, creating the full pie shape. Build the Outer Edge: Work around the outside using two 11/0 seed beads and a crystal between each section. Adjust the bead count if needed so the pie lays flat. Start the Next Pie: Use a crystal from the first pie as the connection point, then begin the second pie with 11/0 seed beads, PieDuos, and drops. Connect the Pies: Join the second pie back to the first by sharing existing beads and crystals. Continue building and connecting additional pies until you reach the desired bracelet length. Add the Button: Attach the Athena Cast metal cup button using seed beads and reinforce the connection with multiple thread passes, since the clasp receives the most tension. Create the Button Loop: On the opposite end, build a loop using crystals and approximately 20 seed beads, adjusting the number to fit your button. Secure the Thread: Tie off the thread between the beads, weave it back through the design, and trim or burn the excess carefully. Customize the Bracelet: Optionally add crystals between the drops along the sides for additional connections, or leave the pies open for a more flexible design.