Vatican View Bracelet Tutorial

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  • Beadweaving 770 - Vatican View Bracelet (RounDuo & Pinch Beads)
This video tutorial from The Potomac Bead Company teaches you how to make our "Vatican View" bracelet, using RounDuo beads, pinch beads, and Miyuki seed beads. Find links to each of these products below by clicking "show more."
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Materials Used To make The  Project

Designer's Material List

The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • RounDuo beads
  • Pinch beads (5x3mm)
  • Miyuki 11/0 seed beads
  • Cup Buttons for closure
  • Wildfire beading thread (0.006")
  • Size 10 beading needle
  • Super New Glue
  • Thread Zap II (thread burner)
  • Bead mats
  • Needle nose pliers
  • Quick Project Steps

    Prepare Your Materials: Gather all materials listed above. Cut approximately five feet of beading thread, attaching a stop bead.
    Start the Bracelet: Using a right-angle weave, begin creating the center row with your chosen color of RounDuo beads, flanked by Miyuki 11/0 seed beads and pinch beads.
    Building Layers: Add additional layers to the bracelet by alternating the colors of the RounDuo beads and integrating them with pinch beads and Miyuki 11/0 seed beads, maintaining the right-angle weave pattern.
    Closure: Create a loop on one end of the bracelet for closure, using a cup button.
    Decorative Elements: Finish the bracelet by adding decorative Xs and Vs on the outer layers to enhance the design, emulating the stained glass effect.
    Final Touches: Reinforce the closure with additional thread passes and secure any loose ends with knots and a dab of glue.

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