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Sweet Embrace Bracelet Tutorial

In this video tutorial from PotomacBeads, Tracy teaches you how to make her "Sweet Embrace" bracelet design. Find a list of beads & supplies used in the description below.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Sweet Embrace Bracelet Tutorial
The Designer's suggested colors and materials:
  • Potomac exclusive Iris Duo beads (Jet Red Luster).
  • Round Duo beads (Aztec Gold).
  • Chili beads (Olive Gold/Matte Golden Olive).
  • 4mm round Potomac Crystal rounds (Metallic Silver).
  • 3x4mm Potomac Crystal rondelles (Metallic Half Silver).
  • Miyuki 11/0 seed beads (Duracoat Galvanized Pewter).
  • Miyuki 15/0 seed beads (Duracoat Galvanized Champagne).
  • Cup button (Crystal Aztec Gold).
  • Two size 12 beading needles.
  • Wildfire beading thread (0.006, Green).
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Gather all materials listed.
    Start by attaching the cup button with seed beads using two needles.
    Thread Iris Duo beads, following by Chili and Round Duo beads, creating the base pattern.
    Continue the pattern, adding Potomac Crystals and more seed beads for embellishment.
    Finish the bracelet length with an Iris Duo bead and prepare the loop for the clasp with seed beads.
    Secure the clasp, reinforce the beading, and finalize the bracelet by tying off and burning the thread ends.

    Step 4: Pick Your Own Colors

    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"
    Sweet Embrace Bracelet Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    In this video tutorial from PotomacBeads, Tracy teaches you how to make her "Sweet Embrace" bracelet design. Find a list of beads & supplies used in the description below.

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer's suggested colors and materials:
  • Potomac exclusive Iris Duo beads (Jet Red Luster).
  • Round Duo beads (Aztec Gold).
  • Chili beads (Olive Gold/Matte Golden Olive).
  • 4mm round Potomac Crystal rounds (Metallic Silver).
  • 3x4mm Potomac Crystal rondelles (Metallic Half Silver).
  • Miyuki 11/0 seed beads (Duracoat Galvanized Pewter).
  • Miyuki 15/0 seed beads (Duracoat Galvanized Champagne).
  • Cup button (Crystal Aztec Gold).
  • Two size 12 beading needles.
  • Wildfire beading thread (0.006, Green).
  • Project Steps

    Gather all materials listed.
    Start by attaching the cup button with seed beads using two needles.
    Thread Iris Duo beads, following by Chili and Round Duo beads, creating the base pattern.
    Continue the pattern, adding Potomac Crystals and more seed beads for embellishment.
    Finish the bracelet length with an Iris Duo bead and prepare the loop for the clasp with seed beads.
    Secure the clasp, reinforce the beading, and finalize the bracelet by tying off and burning the thread ends.