Rippled Bracelet Tutorial

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This video tutorial from The Potomac Bead Company shows you how to make a "Rippled Bracelet" using Czech O beads, SuperDuos, Rullas, and fire polished rounds. Enjoy!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Rippled Bracelet Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • SuperDuos (two tubes)
  • 4mm Crystals (around a dozen)
  • Rulla Beads (a couple of grams)
  • O Beads (one 9 gram tube)
  • 4mm Round Gemstones (for the example, rutilated quartz was used)
  • Size 11/0 Seed Beads (a couple of grams)
  • Beading Needle (size 10 or 12)
  • Beading Thread (Wildfire, 0.006 inch)
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Gather materials and select a color scheme.
    Cut approximately two feet of thread, string onto the needle, and start by creating a circle with a specific bead sequence.
    Construct the bracelet's length by repeating the pattern, ensuring to leave space for the clasp.
    Add the toggle or clasp by incorporating seed beads and a cup button.
    Begin the top portion of the bracelet, integrating rulers and O beads into the design.
    Complete the other side of the bracelet by mirroring the pattern and finish by securing all threads with half hitch knots.

    Step 4: Pick Your Own Colors

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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    This video tutorial from The Potomac Bead Company shows you how to make a "Rippled Bracelet" using Czech O beads, SuperDuos, Rullas, and fire polished rounds. Enjoy!

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • SuperDuos (two tubes)
  • 4mm Crystals (around a dozen)
  • Rulla Beads (a couple of grams)
  • O Beads (one 9 gram tube)
  • 4mm Round Gemstones (for the example, rutilated quartz was used)
  • Size 11/0 Seed Beads (a couple of grams)
  • Beading Needle (size 10 or 12)
  • Beading Thread (Wildfire, 0.006 inch)
  • Project Steps

    Gather materials and select a color scheme.
    Cut approximately two feet of thread, string onto the needle, and start by creating a circle with a specific bead sequence.
    Construct the bracelet's length by repeating the pattern, ensuring to leave space for the clasp.
    Add the toggle or clasp by incorporating seed beads and a cup button.
    Begin the top portion of the bracelet, integrating rulers and O beads into the design.
    Complete the other side of the bracelet by mirroring the pattern and finish by securing all threads with half hitch knots.