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Diamonds & X’s Tutorial

This tutorial from The Potomac Bead Company shows you how to make our 'Diamonds and Xs' bracelet, which uses seed beads and your choice of other beads as fringe. Enjoy making this fun and easy piece of jewelry!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Diamonds & X’s Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • 6mm glass pearls (color: brown)
  • Size 8/0 seed beads (colors: dark raspberry iris and aqua green celadon)
  • Czech cut button (jade picasso)
  • Wildfire beading thread (0.006)
  • Size 10 beading needles
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Start by threading your needles with Wildfire beading thread, then attach a Czech cut button using two of the raspberry-colored seed beads.
    Create the base of the bracelet using the raspberry and aqua green celadon seed beads, adding them in alternating groups.
    Introduce the 6mm glass pearls, alternating them with the seed beads to form the Diamonds & X's pattern.
    Complete the bracelet to your desired length, then create a loop with the raspberry seed beads for the clasp.
    Finish by reinforcing the clasp and weaving in the ends of the thread.

    Step 4: Pick Your Own Colors

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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    • BeadTec Beading Needles Sizes 10, 11, 12 | Mix Pack of 6
    • Protective Coatings - Permalac Collection | Semi-Gloss and Matte (8ml bottle of each)
    • Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Ultimate | Crystal | 9x3"
    • Thread Zap II

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    BeadTec Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
    Diamonds & X’s Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    This tutorial from The Potomac Bead Company shows you how to make our 'Diamonds and Xs' bracelet, which uses seed beads and your choice of other beads as fringe. Enjoy making this fun and easy piece of jewelry!

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • 6mm glass pearls (color: brown)
  • Size 8/0 seed beads (colors: dark raspberry iris and aqua green celadon)
  • Czech cut button (jade picasso)
  • Wildfire beading thread (0.006)
  • Size 10 beading needles
  • Project Steps

    Start by threading your needles with Wildfire beading thread, then attach a Czech cut button using two of the raspberry-colored seed beads.
    Create the base of the bracelet using the raspberry and aqua green celadon seed beads, adding them in alternating groups.
    Introduce the 6mm glass pearls, alternating them with the seed beads to form the Diamonds & X's pattern.
    Complete the bracelet to your desired length, then create a loop with the raspberry seed beads for the clasp.
    Finish by reinforcing the clasp and weaving in the ends of the thread.