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Between Butterflies Bracelet Tutorial

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This video tutorial from PotomacBeads teaches you how to make our "Between Butterflies" bracelet design, using two-hole SuperDuos, your choice of round beads, 8/0 Miyuki seed beads, 11/0 seed beads, and 4mm crystals. See below for links to purchase these items.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

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Step 2: Watch the 
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Between Butterflies Bracelet Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • Two-hole SuperDuos
  • Round beads (e.g., crystals, Czech glass, gemstones) in 8mm size
  • Miyuki seed beads sizes 8/0 and 11/0
  • 4mm crystals (Swarovski or similar)
  • Cup button for the clasp
  • Size 10 English beading needles
  • Beading thread (e.g., Wildfire .006)
  • Optional: Super glue or beading glue

    • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Prepare Materials: Gather all the beads, needles, thread, and clasp.
    Start with the Clasp: Attach the cup button with a SuperDuo, then add seed beads and another SuperDuo.
    Form the Base: Add 8/0 seed beads and round beads, creating a base pattern for your bracelet.
    Create the Butterfly Effect: Use SuperDuos and 11/0 seed beads to create the butterfly wings pattern.
    Add Round Beads: Integrate 8mm round beads into the design, followed by additional SuperDuos and seed beads for the pattern.
    Embellish: Add crystals and 11/0 seed beads for decoration alongside the round beads.
    Complete the Bracelet: Finish the end opposite the clasp similarly to how you started, create a loop for the clasp, and secure the thread.

    Step 4: Pick Your Own Colors

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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    Item Description

    This video tutorial from PotomacBeads teaches you how to make our "Between Butterflies" bracelet design, using two-hole SuperDuos, your choice of round beads, 8/0 Miyuki seed beads, 11/0 seed beads, and 4mm crystals. See below for links to purchase these items.

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • Two-hole SuperDuos
  • Round beads (e.g., crystals, Czech glass, gemstones) in 8mm size
  • Miyuki seed beads sizes 8/0 and 11/0
  • 4mm crystals (Swarovski or similar)
  • Cup button for the clasp
  • Size 10 English beading needles
  • Beading thread (e.g., Wildfire .006)
  • Optional: Super glue or beading glue

    • Project Steps

    Prepare Materials: Gather all the beads, needles, thread, and clasp.
    Start with the Clasp: Attach the cup button with a SuperDuo, then add seed beads and another SuperDuo.
    Form the Base: Add 8/0 seed beads and round beads, creating a base pattern for your bracelet.
    Create the Butterfly Effect: Use SuperDuos and 11/0 seed beads to create the butterfly wings pattern.
    Add Round Beads: Integrate 8mm round beads into the design, followed by additional SuperDuos and seed beads for the pattern.
    Embellish: Add crystals and 11/0 seed beads for decoration alongside the round beads.
    Complete the Bracelet: Finish the end opposite the clasp similarly to how you started, create a loop for the clasp, and secure the thread.