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Hour Glass Bracelet Tutorial

In this video tutorial from PotomacBeads, Allie teaches you how to make the “Hour Glass Bracelet” using the EVA bead and RounDuo Mini. Find a complete list of materials in the description below.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Hour Glass Bracelet Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • EVA® Beads - Ancient Gold
  • RounDuo® Mini Beads - Jet Red Luster
  • Potomac Crystal Rondelle 2x3mm - Light Tanzanite AB
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Galvanized Smoky Mauve
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Dusty Orchid
  • Table Cut Button - Opaque Blue Turquoise Travertine
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Learn how to use 2 needles to create a bracelet full of shimmer and shine in this PotomacBeads tutorial. The Hour Glass Bracelet features EVA and RounDuo mini beads with some Potomac crystal rondelles added for some extra sparkle.
    1. Put 2 size 12 needles onto about 6 feet of .006 Wildfire beading thread. Add a 15/0, 11/0 and 15/0. Bring both needles down through a table cut button. Pick up a 15/0 and two 11/0s to each needle. Criss-cross through a Potomac crystal rondelle. Make sure that there are equal lengths of thread on each needle.
    2. Watch the Hour Glass Bracelet tutorial to follow along with Allie’s step-by-step directions to create the pattern used in the beaded bracelet.
    3. Reinforce the seed bead loop when you reach the end of the project. Add in seed beads and Potomac crystal rondelles along the sides of the bracelet. Bring the 2 threads together when you get to the end of the design by the table cut button. Tie off and burn any loose edges.
    The Hour Glass Bracelet is a great resource to gain suggestions and ways for you to make your own product and add your own diversity to the project to make it uniquely yours.

    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"
    Hour Glass Bracelet Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

    Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

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    Item Description

    In this video tutorial from PotomacBeads, Allie teaches you how to make the “Hour Glass Bracelet” using the EVA bead and RounDuo Mini. Find a complete list of materials in the description below.

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • EVA® Beads - Ancient Gold
  • RounDuo® Mini Beads - Jet Red Luster
  • Potomac Crystal Rondelle 2x3mm - Light Tanzanite AB
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Galvanized Smoky Mauve
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Dusty Orchid
  • Table Cut Button - Opaque Blue Turquoise Travertine
  • Project Steps

    Learn how to use 2 needles to create a bracelet full of shimmer and shine in this PotomacBeads tutorial. The Hour Glass Bracelet features EVA and RounDuo mini beads with some Potomac crystal rondelles added for some extra sparkle.
    1. Put 2 size 12 needles onto about 6 feet of .006 Wildfire beading thread. Add a 15/0, 11/0 and 15/0. Bring both needles down through a table cut button. Pick up a 15/0 and two 11/0s to each needle. Criss-cross through a Potomac crystal rondelle. Make sure that there are equal lengths of thread on each needle.
    2. Watch the Hour Glass Bracelet tutorial to follow along with Allie’s step-by-step directions to create the pattern used in the beaded bracelet.
    3. Reinforce the seed bead loop when you reach the end of the project. Add in seed beads and Potomac crystal rondelles along the sides of the bracelet. Bring the 2 threads together when you get to the end of the design by the table cut button. Tie off and burn any loose edges.
    The Hour Glass Bracelet is a great resource to gain suggestions and ways for you to make your own product and add your own diversity to the project to make it uniquely yours.