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Bonnet Bracelet Tutorial

Tie those bonnet strings under your chin nice and tight and get ready for some beading fun! The Bonnet Bracelet uses only Silky Beads, Quarter Tila Beads and seed beads for a quick and simple bracelet that is perfect for beginning beaders! Technique Learned: Right Angle Weave

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

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  • Athenacast Lobster Clasps 12mm - Antique Brass Plating | Pack of 10

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  • Miyuki Quarter Tila Beads - Semi-Matte Opaque Salmon 5x1.5x1.9mm

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  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Metallic Dark Bronze 15/0

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  • Pattern - Bonnet Bracelet

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Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Bonnet Bracelet Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Silky Beads - Jade Terracota Red, ~10 Pieces
  • Miyuki Quarter Tila,Tila - Matte Metallic Dark Bronze, ~36 Pieces
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Transparent Light Topaz, ~1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Metallic Dark Bronze, ~1 Gram
  • Wire Guards - Copper, 2 Optional
  • Lobster Clasp & Ring - Copper

    • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    PotomacBeads tutorial brings you this simple design that’s great for beginners. The Bonnet bracelet is a dainty looking bracelet made with just a few materials. Perfect for any occasion, from casual to dressy, you’ll love showing off your handiwork.
    1. Using 2 needles on .006 beading thread, add a wire guard and clasp ring. Pick up an 11/0 seed bead on each needle, then criss-cross through the first hole in a silky bead with each needle. Reinforce the beads by threading back through all of them with the right hand needle.
    2. Make a pattern with the two different seed beads to add to the side of the silky beads. Watch the Bonnet bracelet tutorial to see how Allie adds the quarter tilas to the design.
    3. When you’ve reached the desired length, sew through another wire guard and clasp with both needles. Tie the two thread ends together. Use a thread burner to burn off one end. Thread the other end through the last silky bead and then burn off the end.
    The Bonnet bracelet is beautiful and fun to create. It makes a great last minute gift for anyone who loves jewelry. The colors are very pretty and they are easy to change out if you want to.

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    • Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Ultimate | Crystal | 9x3"
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    • Thread Zap II
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    • BeadTec Beading Needles Sizes 10, 11, 12 | Mix Pack of 6
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    • Plastic Caliper Tool - White
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    • BeadTec DragonThread - Crystal/White | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool
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    • BeadTec DragonThread - Green | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool
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    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    BeadTec Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
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    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers
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    Item Description

    Tie those bonnet strings under your chin nice and tight and get ready for some beading fun! The Bonnet Bracelet uses only Silky Beads, Quarter Tila Beads and seed beads for a quick and simple bracelet that is perfect for beginning beaders! Technique Learned: Right Angle Weave

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Silky Beads - Jade Terracota Red, ~10 Pieces
  • Miyuki Quarter Tila,Tila - Matte Metallic Dark Bronze, ~36 Pieces
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Transparent Light Topaz, ~1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Metallic Dark Bronze, ~1 Gram
  • Wire Guards - Copper, 2 Optional
  • Lobster Clasp & Ring - Copper

    • Project Steps

    PotomacBeads tutorial brings you this simple design that’s great for beginners. The Bonnet bracelet is a dainty looking bracelet made with just a few materials. Perfect for any occasion, from casual to dressy, you’ll love showing off your handiwork.
    1. Using 2 needles on .006 beading thread, add a wire guard and clasp ring. Pick up an 11/0 seed bead on each needle, then criss-cross through the first hole in a silky bead with each needle. Reinforce the beads by threading back through all of them with the right hand needle.
    2. Make a pattern with the two different seed beads to add to the side of the silky beads. Watch the Bonnet bracelet tutorial to see how Allie adds the quarter tilas to the design.
    3. When you’ve reached the desired length, sew through another wire guard and clasp with both needles. Tie the two thread ends together. Use a thread burner to burn off one end. Thread the other end through the last silky bead and then burn off the end.
    The Bonnet bracelet is beautiful and fun to create. It makes a great last minute gift for anyone who loves jewelry. The colors are very pretty and they are easy to change out if you want to.