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Ladder Stitch Crystal Staircase Tutorial

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The Ladder Stitch is one of the easier stitches for a beginner in beadweaving and this tutorial will show you how to take it up a notch with some simple embelishments. Make a custom button clasp for the project to take up a notch!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Ladder Stitch Crystal Staircase Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Miyuki Cubes 3mm - Galvanized Silver, 8 grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Galvanized Silver 11/0, 8 grams
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Montana AB 4mm, ~ 25 beads
  • Potomac Crystal Round Beads - Topaz 4mm, ~ 25 beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Light Sapphire 2mm, ~ 25 beads
  • Czech Faceted Round Beads - Crystal AB 4mm, ~ 50 beads
  • Athenacast Button Shanks 12mm - Premium 99.9% Silver Plated, 1 piece
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Begin by creating the backbone of the bracelet with Miyuki Cube beads using a ladder stitch. Add fringe along the length of the backbone using a combination of seed beads and various accent beads. Create the button shank cover with seed beads, ensuring it fits the button shank perfectly. Attach the button shank cover to one end of the bracelet. On the opposite end, create a loop closure that fits over the button. Reinforce all connections for durability. Finish the bracelet by tidying up any loose threads.

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    • Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Ultimate | Crystal | 9x3"
    • Thread Zap II
    • BeadTec Beading Needles Sizes 10, 11, 12 | Mix Pack of 6
    • Plastic Caliper Tool - White
    • BeadTec DragonThread - Crystal/White | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool
    • BeadTec DragonThread - Green | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    BeadTec Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
    Ladder Stitch Crystal Staircase Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    The Ladder Stitch is one of the easier stitches for a beginner in beadweaving and this tutorial will show you how to take it up a notch with some simple embelishments. Make a custom button clasp for the project to take up a notch!

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Miyuki Cubes 3mm - Galvanized Silver, 8 grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Galvanized Silver 11/0, 8 grams
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Montana AB 4mm, ~ 25 beads
  • Potomac Crystal Round Beads - Topaz 4mm, ~ 25 beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Light Sapphire 2mm, ~ 25 beads
  • Czech Faceted Round Beads - Crystal AB 4mm, ~ 50 beads
  • Athenacast Button Shanks 12mm - Premium 99.9% Silver Plated, 1 piece
  • Project Steps

    Begin by creating the backbone of the bracelet with Miyuki Cube beads using a ladder stitch. Add fringe along the length of the backbone using a combination of seed beads and various accent beads. Create the button shank cover with seed beads, ensuring it fits the button shank perfectly. Attach the button shank cover to one end of the bracelet. On the opposite end, create a loop closure that fits over the button. Reinforce all connections for durability. Finish the bracelet by tidying up any loose threads.