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Netted Bat Bracelet Tutorial

This video tutorial from The Potomac Bead Company teaches you how to make a netted bat bracelet using your choice of Miyuki seed beads. This is a perfect Halloween or fall piece of jewelry to add to your holiday collection!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Netted Bat Bracelet Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • Two 6mm round beads (black)
  • Eight 4mm round beads (black)
  • 11/0 seed beads (6 grams of orange, 3 grams of black, 1 gram of silver-lined)
  • Beading thread
  • Beading needle (size 10 or 12)
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Start with a base row of seed beads, alternating between color and adding additional beads to turn the work and create the netting effect.
    Progress through the bracelet by adding rows, incorporating 4mm and 6mm beads to form the bat shapes.
    Utilize the netting technique to expand the bracelet, paying special attention to the placement of beads for the bat's wings and body.
    Finish the bracelet by adding a clasp and making any necessary adjustments to ensure the bracelet fits comfortably.

    Step 4: Pick Your Own Colors

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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    • Thread Zap II

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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    Item Description

    This video tutorial from The Potomac Bead Company teaches you how to make a netted bat bracelet using your choice of Miyuki seed beads. This is a perfect Halloween or fall piece of jewelry to add to your holiday collection!

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • Two 6mm round beads (black)
  • Eight 4mm round beads (black)
  • 11/0 seed beads (6 grams of orange, 3 grams of black, 1 gram of silver-lined)
  • Beading thread
  • Beading needle (size 10 or 12)
  • Project Steps

    Start with a base row of seed beads, alternating between color and adding additional beads to turn the work and create the netting effect.
    Progress through the bracelet by adding rows, incorporating 4mm and 6mm beads to form the bat shapes.
    Utilize the netting technique to expand the bracelet, paying special attention to the placement of beads for the bat's wings and body.
    Finish the bracelet by adding a clasp and making any necessary adjustments to ensure the bracelet fits comfortably.