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Duo Bracelet Tutorial

In this video tutorial from PotomacBeads, Tracy teaches you how to make her 'Duo Bracelet.' Technique Learned: 2-Needle Project

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Duo Bracelet Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • IrisDuo® Beads - Brass Gold
  • IrisDuo® Beads - Metallic Gold
  • DiscDuo® Beads - Crystal GT Sandalwood
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Light Cranberry
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 -Duracoat Galvanized Dark Mauve
  • Cup Buttons - Amber Picasso
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Prepare Materials: Gather your beads, two beading needles, and thread.
    Start Clasp: Attach cup button with seed beads.
    Add Beads: Alternately add IrisDuo® (center and sides) and DiscDuo® beads, separated by Miyuki Seed Beads.
    Repeat Pattern: Continue the bead pattern until reaching the desired length.
    Create Clasp Loop: Add loop for the clasp using seed beads.
    Finalize Design: Add decorative picots along the sides for a finished look. Tie off and cut the thread ends.

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    • Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Ultimate | Crystal | 9x3"
    • Thread Zap II
    • BeadTec Beading Needles Sizes 10, 11, 12 | Mix Pack of 6
    • Plastic Caliper Tool - White
    • BeadTec DragonThread - Crystal/White | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool
    • BeadTec DragonThread - Green | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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

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    Item Description

    In this video tutorial from PotomacBeads, Tracy teaches you how to make her 'Duo Bracelet.' Technique Learned: 2-Needle Project

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • IrisDuo® Beads - Brass Gold
  • IrisDuo® Beads - Metallic Gold
  • DiscDuo® Beads - Crystal GT Sandalwood
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Light Cranberry
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 -Duracoat Galvanized Dark Mauve
  • Cup Buttons - Amber Picasso
  • Project Steps

    Prepare Materials: Gather your beads, two beading needles, and thread.
    Start Clasp: Attach cup button with seed beads.
    Add Beads: Alternately add IrisDuo® (center and sides) and DiscDuo® beads, separated by Miyuki Seed Beads.
    Repeat Pattern: Continue the bead pattern until reaching the desired length.
    Create Clasp Loop: Add loop for the clasp using seed beads.
    Finalize Design: Add decorative picots along the sides for a finished look. Tie off and cut the thread ends.