Design the Twinkling Montees Bracelet in this elegant step-by-step tutorial. Using a two-needle technique, the project combines GemDuos, SuperDuos, Rose Montees, and seed beads into a sparkling layered bracelet. This tutorial balances precise bead weaving with customizable sparkle, inspiring makers to personalize with endless color palettes.
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Quick Project Steps
Prep & center:
Thread both needles, find the midpoint and slide on a wire guard plus a 15/0 on each needle. This forms your starting/clasp end.
Place first GemDuo:
Cross the needles through the top hole of a GemDuo (one needle left→right, the other right→left). Pull snug so the GemDuo sits against the starting 15/0s and wire guard.
Add side spacers & cross the bottom:
Put 3 × 15/0 on each needle, then cross both needles through the bottom hole of that GemDuo. That completes one GemDuo unit (three 15/0s on either side).
Add SuperDuo unit:
On each needle: pick up a SuperDuo + 3 × 15/0, push up, then cross each needle through the bottom hole of the SuperDuo (one needle through that SuperDuo’s hole on its side). You’ll now have the pattern GemDuo → (3×15) → SuperDuo → (3×15) → GemDuo.
Add next GemDuo (orientation):
Place the next GemDuo top side up between the two SuperDuos. Cross needles through the top hole of the GemDuo (one each direction). Don’t pull too tight — leave a little give for the Montees.
Repeat spacers & cross bottom:
Add 3 × 15/0 to each needle and cross through the bottom of that GemDuo. Repeat Steps 4–6 to build the bracelet length (GemDuo + SuperDuo units repeating).
Size guide — The sample uses ~18 GemDuos (with wire guards) ≈ 6½". Adjust GemDuo count for your wrist.
Finish opposite wire guard:
For the last GemDuo, add one 15/0 on each needle, pass both needles through the second wire guard (so each needle goes up/down the guard), then pass through the initial 15/0s/top GemDuo path as shown to nest the guard. This mirrors your starting end.
Add Rose Montees (embellishment pass):
After a GemDuo unit, add 1 × 15/0 to each needle. Place a Rose Montee so the crystal side faces up: pick up the Montée on one needle then cross the other needle through the Montée’s corresponding hole (crisscross). Add 1 more 15/0 to each needle and cross through the top of the next GemDuo to lock the Montée in place. Repeat between GemDuo units as you work along the bracelet.
Continue pattern:
Alternate the standard GemDuo / SuperDuo units and the Montée placement until the bracelet is decorated along its length.
Tie off & finish:
Bring both thread ends together, tie a secure square knot (right-over-left, left-over-right), trim and burn or tuck tails. Add jump rings and your clasp.
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Design the Twinkling Montees Bracelet in this elegant step-by-step tutorial. Using a two-needle technique, the project combines GemDuos, SuperDuos, Rose Montees, and seed beads into a sparkling layered bracelet. This tutorial balances precise bead weaving with customizable sparkle, inspiring makers to personalize with endless color palettes.
Designer's Material List
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
GemDuos- White Lila Vega Luster, 18 Beads
SuperDuo Beads - Jade Picasso 2.5X5mm, 34 Beads
Potomac Crystal Rose Montees - Colorshift Green Fire | SS12, 17 Beads
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Project Steps
Prep & center:
Thread both needles, find the midpoint and slide on a wire guard plus a 15/0 on each needle. This forms your starting/clasp end.
Place first GemDuo:
Cross the needles through the top hole of a GemDuo (one needle left→right, the other right→left). Pull snug so the GemDuo sits against the starting 15/0s and wire guard.
Add side spacers & cross the bottom:
Put 3 × 15/0 on each needle, then cross both needles through the bottom hole of that GemDuo. That completes one GemDuo unit (three 15/0s on either side).
Add SuperDuo unit:
On each needle: pick up a SuperDuo + 3 × 15/0, push up, then cross each needle through the bottom hole of the SuperDuo (one needle through that SuperDuo’s hole on its side). You’ll now have the pattern GemDuo → (3×15) → SuperDuo → (3×15) → GemDuo.
Add next GemDuo (orientation):
Place the next GemDuo top side up between the two SuperDuos. Cross needles through the top hole of the GemDuo (one each direction). Don’t pull too tight — leave a little give for the Montees.
Repeat spacers & cross bottom:
Add 3 × 15/0 to each needle and cross through the bottom of that GemDuo. Repeat Steps 4–6 to build the bracelet length (GemDuo + SuperDuo units repeating).
Size guide — The sample uses ~18 GemDuos (with wire guards) ≈ 6½". Adjust GemDuo count for your wrist.
Finish opposite wire guard:
For the last GemDuo, add one 15/0 on each needle, pass both needles through the second wire guard (so each needle goes up/down the guard), then pass through the initial 15/0s/top GemDuo path as shown to nest the guard. This mirrors your starting end.
Add Rose Montees (embellishment pass):
After a GemDuo unit, add 1 × 15/0 to each needle. Place a Rose Montee so the crystal side faces up: pick up the Montée on one needle then cross the other needle through the Montée’s corresponding hole (crisscross). Add 1 more 15/0 to each needle and cross through the top of the next GemDuo to lock the Montée in place. Repeat between GemDuo units as you work along the bracelet.
Continue pattern:
Alternate the standard GemDuo / SuperDuo units and the Montée placement until the bracelet is decorated along its length.
Tie off & finish:
Bring both thread ends together, tie a secure square knot (right-over-left, left-over-right), trim and burn or tuck tails. Add jump rings and your clasp.
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