Bella Bracelet Tutorial

  • Picture of Accessories, Jewelry, Necklace, Bracelet, Gemstone with text Designer: Allie Buchman Bead...
This video tutorial from The Potomac Bead Company teaches you how to make Allie Buchman's "Bella Bracelet" design.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Bella Bracelet Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • Round Trio Beads (12-14 pieces)
  • Potomac Crystal Rondelles (approx. 76 pieces)
  • 8/0 Seed Beads
  • 15/0 Seed Beads
  • 11/0 Toho Demi Rounds
  • Cup Button
  • Wildfire Beading Thread (0.006")
  • Size 10 Beading Needles
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Gather all materials and prepare your workspace.
    Start with the Cup Button, threading it with 15/0 Seed Beads, and secure it to your working thread.
    Begin the base pattern using Round Trio Beads, separating them with 8/0 Seed Beads.
    Embellish the sides of the Round Trio Beads with Potomac Crystal Rondelles, separated by 11/0 Toho Demi Rounds.
    Continue the pattern until the bracelet reaches your desired length.
    Create a loop with 15/0 Seed Beads for the Cup Button clasp and reinforce the loop for durability.
    Finish by weaving in and cutting off any excess thread.

    Step 4: Pick Your Own Colors

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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    • 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?

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    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    This video tutorial from The Potomac Bead Company teaches you how to make Allie Buchman's "Bella Bracelet" design.

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • Round Trio Beads (12-14 pieces)
  • Potomac Crystal Rondelles (approx. 76 pieces)
  • 8/0 Seed Beads
  • 15/0 Seed Beads
  • 11/0 Toho Demi Rounds
  • Cup Button
  • Wildfire Beading Thread (0.006")
  • Size 10 Beading Needles
  • Project Steps

    Gather all materials and prepare your workspace.
    Start with the Cup Button, threading it with 15/0 Seed Beads, and secure it to your working thread.
    Begin the base pattern using Round Trio Beads, separating them with 8/0 Seed Beads.
    Embellish the sides of the Round Trio Beads with Potomac Crystal Rondelles, separated by 11/0 Toho Demi Rounds.
    Continue the pattern until the bracelet reaches your desired length.
    Create a loop with 15/0 Seed Beads for the Cup Button clasp and reinforce the loop for durability.
    Finish by weaving in and cutting off any excess thread.