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Starlight Bracelet Tutorial

This video tutorial from PotomacBeads teaches you how to make Allie Buchman's "Starlight Bracelet" design. Find a complete list of supplies in the description below.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Starlight Bracelet Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • Wildfire beading thread (0.006, green color)
  • Thread Zap 2 for cutting the thread
  • Super New Glue
  • Tulip or Pony brand needles (size 11, two needles)
  • Faceted round trio beads (jet bronze color)
  • KeyOps beads (lava red color)
  • Two-hole bar beads (dark bronze color)
  • Seed beads in sizes 15/0 (galvanized dark gold, matte opaque red) and 11/0 for adjustments
  • Clasp (cup button in ruby Picasso color)
  • Bead mat for organization
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Prepare a 5-foot length of Wildfire beading thread, attaching a needle to each end.
    Begin with the clasp by adding the cup button, decorated with 15/0 seed beads.
    Initiate the pattern by adding 15/0 seed beads, a faceted round trio bead, and constructing the side pattern using two-hole bar beads.
    Incorporate the keyOps beads, paying close attention to their orientation and integration into the pattern.
    Continue the established pattern, ensuring the bracelet reaches your desired length before concluding with the loop for the clasp.
    Finish by securing the thread and applying Super New Glue to the knots for durability.

    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"
    Starlight Bracelet Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    This video tutorial from PotomacBeads teaches you how to make Allie Buchman's "Starlight Bracelet" design. Find a complete list of supplies in the description below.

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • Wildfire beading thread (0.006, green color)
  • Thread Zap 2 for cutting the thread
  • Super New Glue
  • Tulip or Pony brand needles (size 11, two needles)
  • Faceted round trio beads (jet bronze color)
  • KeyOps beads (lava red color)
  • Two-hole bar beads (dark bronze color)
  • Seed beads in sizes 15/0 (galvanized dark gold, matte opaque red) and 11/0 for adjustments
  • Clasp (cup button in ruby Picasso color)
  • Bead mat for organization
  • Project Steps

    Prepare a 5-foot length of Wildfire beading thread, attaching a needle to each end.
    Begin with the clasp by adding the cup button, decorated with 15/0 seed beads.
    Initiate the pattern by adding 15/0 seed beads, a faceted round trio bead, and constructing the side pattern using two-hole bar beads.
    Incorporate the keyOps beads, paying close attention to their orientation and integration into the pattern.
    Continue the established pattern, ensuring the bracelet reaches your desired length before concluding with the loop for the clasp.
    Finish by securing the thread and applying Super New Glue to the knots for durability.