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Railroad Bracelet Tutorial

Potomac Bead Company tutorial for the seed beaded 'Railroad bracelet', using Miyuki Tila beads, bugles, and cubes (or other small beads).

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

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  • Miyuki Bugle Beads - Crystal AB 6mm

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  • Miyuki Tila Beads - Opaque Tea Rose Luster 5.5mm | Pack of 80

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  • Miyuki Cube Metallic Gold Iris 1.8mm

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  • Azuki Seed Beads - Metallic Light Champagne Size 11/0 | 50g Pack

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Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Railroad Bracelet Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Miyuki Bugle - Crystal AB 6mm
  • Miyuki Tila Beads - Opaque Tea Rose Luster 5.5mm
  • Miyuki Cube Metallic Gold Iris 1.8mm
  • Azuki Seed Beads - Metallic Light Champagne Size 11/0

    • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Prepare Materials: Gather all necessary materials: 6mm bugle beads, Miyuki Tila beads, 1.8mm cube beads, size 11/0 seed beads, size 12 beading needles, and .006 Wildfire thread. Thread Needles: Pre-thread two size 12 beading needles with .006 Wildfire thread. Start with Tila Beads: Add a Tila bead, bugle bead, and another Tila bead to the middle of your thread. Create the Fringe: With the right needle, pick up a size 11/0 seed bead, a 1.8mm cube bead, and another size 11/0 seed bead. Sew through the Tila bead from right to left. Add Bugle Beads: Pick up a bugle bead and sew through the next Tila bead, repeating on the opposite side. Continue the Pattern: Repeat steps 4 and 5, adding beads to both sides, and ensuring the thread is pulled taut. Finish the Bracelet: Continue the pattern until the bracelet reaches the desired length. Secure the thread and add a clasp if desired.

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    • BeadTec DragonThread - Crystal/White | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool
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    • BeadTec Beading Needles Sizes 10, 11, 12 | Mix Pack of 6
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    • Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Ultimate | Crystal | 9x3"
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    • Thread Zap II
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    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    BeadTec Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
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    Railroad Bracelet Tutorial
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    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers
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    Item Description

    Potomac Bead Company tutorial for the seed beaded 'Railroad bracelet', using Miyuki Tila beads, bugles, and cubes (or other small beads).

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Miyuki Bugle - Crystal AB 6mm
  • Miyuki Tila Beads - Opaque Tea Rose Luster 5.5mm
  • Miyuki Cube Metallic Gold Iris 1.8mm
  • Azuki Seed Beads - Metallic Light Champagne Size 11/0

    • Project Steps

    Prepare Materials: Gather all necessary materials: 6mm bugle beads, Miyuki Tila beads, 1.8mm cube beads, size 11/0 seed beads, size 12 beading needles, and .006 Wildfire thread. Thread Needles: Pre-thread two size 12 beading needles with .006 Wildfire thread. Start with Tila Beads: Add a Tila bead, bugle bead, and another Tila bead to the middle of your thread. Create the Fringe: With the right needle, pick up a size 11/0 seed bead, a 1.8mm cube bead, and another size 11/0 seed bead. Sew through the Tila bead from right to left. Add Bugle Beads: Pick up a bugle bead and sew through the next Tila bead, repeating on the opposite side. Continue the Pattern: Repeat steps 4 and 5, adding beads to both sides, and ensuring the thread is pulled taut. Finish the Bracelet: Continue the pattern until the bracelet reaches the desired length. Secure the thread and add a clasp if desired.