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Zig Zag Bracelet Tutorial

This video tutorial from PotomacBeads teaches you how to make the "Zig Zg Raised Chevron" bracelet using peyote stitch. This design uses several different sizes of seed beads, as well as our 3x4mm Potomac Crystal rondelles. Find links for each of the products below.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Zig Zag Bracelet Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials for ~7.5-inch (19 cm) wrist:
Potomac Crystal Rondelles 3x4mm - Metallic Sky
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Labrador Full
Miyuki Delica 11/0 - Silver-Lined Crystal
Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Silver-Lined Sapphire
Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Black Hematite
Cup Buttons - Crystal Vitrail

Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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Quick Project Steps

Prepare your materials and layout your beads.
Start with peyote stitch using delicas, gradually adding 8/0 and 11/0 seed beads to form the base pattern.
Incorporate Potomac Crystal rondelles at designated points for the zigzag effect.
Follow the zigzag pattern, paying attention to bead size changes to create the raised effect.
Continue the pattern to your desired bracelet length.
Finish with a clasp, securing the ends and trimming excess thread.

Step 4: Pick Your Own Colors

Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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  • 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"
Zig Zag Bracelet Tutorial
PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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Item Description

This video tutorial from PotomacBeads teaches you how to make the "Zig Zg Raised Chevron" bracelet using peyote stitch. This design uses several different sizes of seed beads, as well as our 3x4mm Potomac Crystal rondelles. Find links for each of the products below.

Designer's Material List

The Designer’s suggested colors and materials for ~7.5-inch (19 cm) wrist:
Potomac Crystal Rondelles 3x4mm - Metallic Sky
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Labrador Full
Miyuki Delica 11/0 - Silver-Lined Crystal
Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Silver-Lined Sapphire
Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Black Hematite
Cup Buttons - Crystal Vitrail

Project Steps

Prepare your materials and layout your beads.
Start with peyote stitch using delicas, gradually adding 8/0 and 11/0 seed beads to form the base pattern.
Incorporate Potomac Crystal rondelles at designated points for the zigzag effect.
Follow the zigzag pattern, paying attention to bead size changes to create the raised effect.
Continue the pattern to your desired bracelet length.
Finish with a clasp, securing the ends and trimming excess thread.