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Not So Basic Bracelet Tutorial

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  • No So Basic Bracelet - DIY Jewelry Making Tutorial by PotomacBeads
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.
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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

    • 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.

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