Monet's Garden Bracelet Tutorial

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  • Monet's Garden Bracelet - DIY Jewelry Making Tutorial by PotomacBeads
Beautiful artistic bead colors will bring French painter Claude Monet's paintings to life in Allie's Monet's Garden Bracelet inspired by his great works of art! Let the floral fun begin as you add flower and crystal bling embellishments in any pattern to a simple ladder stitch base comprised of Toho Seed Beads. You'll watch your garden start to bloom right before your very own eyes into a field of wildflowers as there are so many materials and colorways to be inserted into the project!

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Materials Used To make The  Project

Designer's Material List

The designer's suggested colors & materials: ~7.5-inch (19cm) wrist:
  • Toho Seed Beads 8/0 - Permafinish Starlight, ~6 Grams
  • Toho Seed Beads 11/0 - Permafinish Polaris Matte, ~1 Gram
  • Czech Flower Caps 6mm - Lilac Swirl, ~60 Beads
  • Czech Leaves 7x12mm - Teal Swirl, ~30 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone 3mm - Alexandrite, ~40 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone 4mm - Metallic Green Iris, ~40 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Round 3mm - Metallic Green Iris, ~40 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Faceted Teardrop 3x5mm - Metallic Gold, ~20 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Faceted Teardrop 3x5mm - Metallic Purple Iris, ~20 Beads
  • Pewter Daisy Spacers 4mm - Silver, ~50 Beads
  • Pewter Button Flower Vortex 16mm - Silver, 1 Button
  • Quick Project Steps

    Prepare the Base: Start with a ladder stitch using 8/0 Toho seed beads to create the bracelet base.
    Add the Button Loop: Create a loop for the button closure using 8/0 seed beads.
    Begin Embellishing: Embellish the base with Czech flower caps, leaves, and various Potomac crystals following the pattern of adding between beads and creating a floral design.
    Continue Embellishing: Add more flowers, leaves, and crystals, alternating patterns and colors to mimic a garden.
    Add More Thread: Learn how to add more thread when needed without disrupting the design.
    Finalize the Design: Complete the embellishment process, ensuring a full floral effect.
    Tie Off: Securely tie off the thread ends and trim any excess.

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