AVA Ribbon Bracelet Tutorial

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Bridgette from PotomacBeads shows how to make her AVA® Ribbon Bracelet using Potomax AVA beads, Potomac Crystals and Miyuki Seed Beads. With this quick to make design, you can decide if like the look of the metal or Czech glass AVA® beads.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

AVA Ribbon Bracelet Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • Potomax Metal AVA® Beads - Rose Gold, ~30 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Rondelle 3x4mm - Dark Garnet AB, ~34 Pieces
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Matte Metallic Dark Raspberry, ~.5 Gram
  • Double Clasp Strand Tube - Gold, 1 Piece
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    This fun little design will have you showing off your style in no time! Bridgette from PotomacBeads shows how to make her beautiful AVA Ribbon Bracelet that is perfect for any occasion.
    1. Knot two strands of thread onto a double clasp strand tube. Thread a needle onto each strand. Pick up a Potomac crystal rondelle onto each needle. Go through the point of an AVA with one needle, with the second needle go through one of the top holes of the AVA from the outside to the inside. Pick up a seed bead, a rondelle and another seed bead and go out through the second hole of the AVA.
    2. Watch the AVA Ribbon bracelet tutorial to see how to add the beads to get the wavy effect. Continue the pattern until you have the desired length.
    3. Fasten the second half of the tube clasp by threading through the loops a couple times. Make sure that it is facing the right direction to match the other half of the clasp. Bring the threads down into the last rondelles in the project and tie into a knot. Burn the thread ends.
    AVA Ribbon bracelets are so easy and fun to make! You can finish this project in no time using a two needle technique. Get all of your supplies from PotomacBeads. We have a wide variety of colors and styles to choose from, so you can customize your bracelet to match your personal style. Follow our simple instructions and you'll have a beautiful bracelet in no time.

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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    Item Description

    Bridgette from PotomacBeads shows how to make her AVA® Ribbon Bracelet using Potomax AVA beads, Potomac Crystals and Miyuki Seed Beads. With this quick to make design, you can decide if like the look of the metal or Czech glass AVA® beads.

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • Potomax Metal AVA® Beads - Rose Gold, ~30 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Rondelle 3x4mm - Dark Garnet AB, ~34 Pieces
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Matte Metallic Dark Raspberry, ~.5 Gram
  • Double Clasp Strand Tube - Gold, 1 Piece
  • Project Steps

    This fun little design will have you showing off your style in no time! Bridgette from PotomacBeads shows how to make her beautiful AVA Ribbon Bracelet that is perfect for any occasion.
    1. Knot two strands of thread onto a double clasp strand tube. Thread a needle onto each strand. Pick up a Potomac crystal rondelle onto each needle. Go through the point of an AVA with one needle, with the second needle go through one of the top holes of the AVA from the outside to the inside. Pick up a seed bead, a rondelle and another seed bead and go out through the second hole of the AVA.
    2. Watch the AVA Ribbon bracelet tutorial to see how to add the beads to get the wavy effect. Continue the pattern until you have the desired length.
    3. Fasten the second half of the tube clasp by threading through the loops a couple times. Make sure that it is facing the right direction to match the other half of the clasp. Bring the threads down into the last rondelles in the project and tie into a knot. Burn the thread ends.
    AVA Ribbon bracelets are so easy and fun to make! You can finish this project in no time using a two needle technique. Get all of your supplies from PotomacBeads. We have a wide variety of colors and styles to choose from, so you can customize your bracelet to match your personal style. Follow our simple instructions and you'll have a beautiful bracelet in no time.