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Not So Basic Bracelet Tutorial

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Take it up a level. If you have enjoyed getting to learn how to make jewelry and basic strung necklaces, this video should be your next inspiration and opportunity to learn and new and simple technique. Learn how to get a jeweler's look by wrapping seed beads around beads without them flopping to one side.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Not So Basic Bracelet Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Czech Glass Bicone Beads - Light Amethyst Swirl 6mm, ~ 9 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Round Beads - Amethyst AB 6mm, ~ 10 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Silver Labrador Full 11/0, ~ 2 Grams
  • Claspgarten Double Oyster Shell Box Push Clasp | 11mm | 1-Strand | Real Rhodium Plated (Silver), 1 Piece
  • BeadTec DragonThread - Gray | Size 8 (Thick) | 250 Meter Spool, 5 Feet Secondary Colorway:
  • Czech Glass Bicone Beads - Black Diamond 6mm, ~ 9 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Disco Balls - Crystal Labrador (Silver) 6mm, ~ 10 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne 11/0, ~ 2 Grams
  • Lobster Figure 8 Clasps 19mm - Premium 24kt Gold Plating, 1 Piece
  • BeadTec DragonThread - Gray | Size 8 (Thick) | 250 Meter Spool, 5 Feet
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    In this video tutorial, titled "Not So Basic Bracelet - DIY Jewelry Making Tutorial by PotomacBeads," the host demonstrates how to create a unique and artistic beaded bracelet that goes beyond basic beading. Here's what you will learn:
  • How to use a treasure box to create simple jewelry designs that can be worn repeatedly.
  • How to use seed beads and other beads to create necklaces and bracelets.
  • How to encapsulate beads to give them a bezel-like appearance.
  • How to thread a needle and flatten the thread using chain nose pliers.
  • How to tie a clasp onto a thread and create a bracelet.
  • How to tie knots, use pliers for crimping, and attach the clasp.
  • How to add beads and threading a needle through them in a specific pattern.
  • How to tie the thread and reinforce it, as well as how to reverse the thread and go back through the beads.
  • How to sew seed beads and crystals onto a bicone shape, and how to continue adding beads along the length of the bracelet.
  • How to create a beaded bracelet that is not basic.
  • How to tie a knot at the end of the clasp to hide it, and suggests using the needle and thread to separate and burn the thread ends for a more polished look.
  • Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    • PotomacBeads Stainless Steel Beading Cable Wire 49 Strand .018" (5 Meters)
    • BeadTec Clear Rectangular Acrylic Storage Box With 24 Screw Top Vials
    • Athenacast Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium Real Silver Plated Stainless Steel | Pack of 100
    • Bead Board: Flocked U-Channel Beading Design Board

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    BeadTec Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
    Not So Basic Bracelet Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

    Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

    • Bring your Czech glass beads to life with this necklace of dancing and floating flashes of color. All you need is stainless steel beading wire, crimp tubes, a clasp, and any collection of Czech glass beads to make this on beat necklace. Technique learned:CrimpingBasic Beading
    • Crimping
    • Basic Beading

    Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

    • Glasgow Rose Embroidered Pendant - DIY Jewelry Making Tutorial by PotomacBeads
    • Glasgow Rose Embroidered Pendant - DIY Jewelry Making Tutorial by PotomacBeads

    Watch Anna Tonnesen as she provides detailed step by step tutorial instructions to learn to embroider with beads. Create the Glasgow Rose pendant or create your own masterpiece of DIY jewelry following this project tutorial. Learn how to lay out your embroidery project, cut and shape your surface, sew on beads, apply the backing and seem the sides of the piece.
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    • Flower Gem Earrings - DIY Jewelry Making Tutorial by PotomacBeads
    • Embroidered Rings - DIY Jewelry Making Tutorial by PotomacBeads

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    Item Description

    Take it up a level. If you have enjoyed getting to learn how to make jewelry and basic strung necklaces, this video should be your next inspiration and opportunity to learn and new and simple technique. Learn how to get a jeweler's look by wrapping seed beads around beads without them flopping to one side.

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Czech Glass Bicone Beads - Light Amethyst Swirl 6mm, ~ 9 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Round Beads - Amethyst AB 6mm, ~ 10 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Silver Labrador Full 11/0, ~ 2 Grams
  • Claspgarten Double Oyster Shell Box Push Clasp | 11mm | 1-Strand | Real Rhodium Plated (Silver), 1 Piece
  • BeadTec DragonThread - Gray | Size 8 (Thick) | 250 Meter Spool, 5 Feet Secondary Colorway:
  • Czech Glass Bicone Beads - Black Diamond 6mm, ~ 9 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Disco Balls - Crystal Labrador (Silver) 6mm, ~ 10 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne 11/0, ~ 2 Grams
  • Lobster Figure 8 Clasps 19mm - Premium 24kt Gold Plating, 1 Piece
  • BeadTec DragonThread - Gray | Size 8 (Thick) | 250 Meter Spool, 5 Feet
  • Project Steps

    In this video tutorial, titled "Not So Basic Bracelet - DIY Jewelry Making Tutorial by PotomacBeads," the host demonstrates how to create a unique and artistic beaded bracelet that goes beyond basic beading. Here's what you will learn:
  • How to use a treasure box to create simple jewelry designs that can be worn repeatedly.
  • How to use seed beads and other beads to create necklaces and bracelets.
  • How to encapsulate beads to give them a bezel-like appearance.
  • How to thread a needle and flatten the thread using chain nose pliers.
  • How to tie a clasp onto a thread and create a bracelet.
  • How to tie knots, use pliers for crimping, and attach the clasp.
  • How to add beads and threading a needle through them in a specific pattern.
  • How to tie the thread and reinforce it, as well as how to reverse the thread and go back through the beads.
  • How to sew seed beads and crystals onto a bicone shape, and how to continue adding beads along the length of the bracelet.
  • How to create a beaded bracelet that is not basic.
  • How to tie a knot at the end of the clasp to hide it, and suggests using the needle and thread to separate and burn the thread ends for a more polished look.