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Skipping Stones Halo Bracelet Tutorial

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Remember those childhood carefree day's laying by the water skipping stones? Re-live them while making this Skipping Stones Halo Bracelet featuring the NEW Halos for IrisDuo Beads! What color will you make your stones?

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Skipping Stones Halo Bracelet Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Halo Bead for IrisDuo - Antique Silver, ~ 9 Beads
  • IrisDuo Beads - White Teal Luster 7x4mm, ~ 36 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Smoked Topaz AB 2mm, 18 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Chartreuse Lined Olive AB 11/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Silver 11/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Claspgarten Infinite Customizable Box Push Clasp for Cabochons Size 10mm | 12.5mm | 1-Strand | Multiple Metal Options, 1 Piece
  • Czech Cabochons - White Teal Luster 10mm, 1 Piece
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Prepare Your Materials: Thread two size 10 needles with size 8 Dragon thread, and lay out your clasp. Attach the Clasp: Secure the clasp using the thread and add your first Iris Duo bead. Add the Beads: Follow the pattern to add Iris Duo beads with and without Halos, ensuring to alternate as instructed to create the bracelet's unique design. Reinforce and Finish: After adding all beads, reinforce the clasp, tie off thread ends, and attach the cabochon to the clasp for a polished look.

    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"
    Skipping Stones Halo Bracelet Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    Remember those childhood carefree day's laying by the water skipping stones? Re-live them while making this Skipping Stones Halo Bracelet featuring the NEW Halos for IrisDuo Beads! What color will you make your stones?

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Halo Bead for IrisDuo - Antique Silver, ~ 9 Beads
  • IrisDuo Beads - White Teal Luster 7x4mm, ~ 36 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Smoked Topaz AB 2mm, 18 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Chartreuse Lined Olive AB 11/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Silver 11/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Claspgarten Infinite Customizable Box Push Clasp for Cabochons Size 10mm | 12.5mm | 1-Strand | Multiple Metal Options, 1 Piece
  • Czech Cabochons - White Teal Luster 10mm, 1 Piece
  • Project Steps

    Prepare Your Materials: Thread two size 10 needles with size 8 Dragon thread, and lay out your clasp. Attach the Clasp: Secure the clasp using the thread and add your first Iris Duo bead. Add the Beads: Follow the pattern to add Iris Duo beads with and without Halos, ensuring to alternate as instructed to create the bracelet's unique design. Reinforce and Finish: After adding all beads, reinforce the clasp, tie off thread ends, and attach the cabochon to the clasp for a polished look.