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Triple Shamballa Bracelet Tutorial

This video tutorial from The Potomac Bead Company teaches you how to make a triple shamballa bracelet using the beads of your choice and macrame stitch. In this particiular video, we use Czech glass, silver plated round beads, and crystal pave beads. Enjoy!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Triple Shamballa Bracelet Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • BeadTec Knotting Cord
  • Super glue
  • Thread burner (or matches)
  • Beads (6mm, 10mm, 12mm, seed bead cubes)
  • Mini macrame board
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Cut two 5-foot lengths and one 20-inch length of Chinese knotting cord.
    Apply super glue to the ends of the cords to prevent fraying and create a needle-like end.
    Tie a knot about 3-4 inches down from the fold of one 5-foot cord, incorporating the 20-inch piece.
    Begin macrame by knotting the cords on a mini macrame board, adding the remaining cords as described in the video.
    Pre-load your selected beads onto the center strands and sides as instructed.
    Continue macrame, alternating knots and adding beads as shown, maintaining the cord order.
    Finish the bracelet by securing the ends, cutting excess cord, and applying final knots for adjustment.

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    • Greek Leather Cord - Natural 1.5mm | 3 Meters
    • BeadTec Dual-Tip Paint Markers | Pack of 24
    • BeadTec UV Cure Resin | 50ml
    • Loctite Super Glue .14oz
    • BeadTec 10-Step Mandrel for Making Rings | 2-Piece Set | 1.5-10mm
    • Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Ultimate Mini Pocket | Smoke | 3.5x2.5"

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    BeadTec Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
    Triple Shamballa Bracelet Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

    Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

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    Item Description

    This video tutorial from The Potomac Bead Company teaches you how to make a triple shamballa bracelet using the beads of your choice and macrame stitch. In this particiular video, we use Czech glass, silver plated round beads, and crystal pave beads. Enjoy!

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • BeadTec Knotting Cord
  • Super glue
  • Thread burner (or matches)
  • Beads (6mm, 10mm, 12mm, seed bead cubes)
  • Mini macrame board
  • Project Steps

    Cut two 5-foot lengths and one 20-inch length of Chinese knotting cord.
    Apply super glue to the ends of the cords to prevent fraying and create a needle-like end.
    Tie a knot about 3-4 inches down from the fold of one 5-foot cord, incorporating the 20-inch piece.
    Begin macrame by knotting the cords on a mini macrame board, adding the remaining cords as described in the video.
    Pre-load your selected beads onto the center strands and sides as instructed.
    Continue macrame, alternating knots and adding beads as shown, maintaining the cord order.
    Finish the bracelet by securing the ends, cutting excess cord, and applying final knots for adjustment.