Blooming Flowers Bracelet Tutorial

This video tutorial from The Potomac Bead Company teaches you how to make our new "Blooming Flowers" bracelet designed by Heather. In the bead weaving project, she uses Czech SuperDuo beads and the new Czech O beads to create a fun pattern that can also be used for earrings or connected longer to make a necklace. Enjoy!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Blooming Flowers Bracelet Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • SuperDuo beads (approximately 8 grams)
  • O beads (approximately 6 grams)
  • 11/0 seed beads for the toggle/clasp
  • Size 10 or 12 beading needle
  • Beading thread (wildfire .006 inch, white recommended)
  • Toggle or clasp (cup buttons are used in the tutorial)
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

    steps

    Quick Project Steps

    Gather Materials: SuperDuo beads, O beads, 11/0 seed beads, beading thread, needle, and clasp.
    Prepare Your Thread: Cut about 10 inches of thread, thread your needle, and pick your bead colors.
    Start the First Flower: Pick up four SuperDuo beads, form a circle, and secure with a knot.
    Add O Beads: Insert O beads between each SuperDuo bead in the circle.
    Expand the Flower: Add another layer of SuperDuo beads on top, sandwiching O beads in between.
    Complete the Blossom: Continue adding layers to create the flower blossom.
    Attach the Clasp: Use seed beads and an O bead sequence to add a toggle or cup button clasp.
    Connect Additional Blossoms: Repeat the process to create more blossoms and connect them until you reach the desired bracelet length.
    Finish the Bracelet: Secure the threads, add the other side of the clasp, and finalize any adjustments.

    Step 4: Pick Your Own Colors

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
    Beading Mat - Beading Design Mat
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

    Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

    Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

    • Glasgow Rose Embroidered Pendant - DIY Jewelry Making Tutorial by PotomacBeads
    • Glasgow Rose Embroidered Pendant - DIY Jewelry Making Tutorial by PotomacBeads

    Watch Anna Tonnesen as she provides detailed step by step tutorial instructions to learn to embroider with beads. Create the Glasgow Rose pendant or create your own masterpiece of DIY jewelry following this project tutorial. Learn how to lay out your embroidery project, cut and shape your surface, sew on beads, apply the backing and seem the sides of the piece.
    • Comet Earrings - DIY Jewelry Making Tutorial by PotomacBeads
    • Flower Gem Earrings - DIY Jewelry Making Tutorial by PotomacBeads
    • Embroidered Rings - DIY Jewelry Making Tutorial by PotomacBeads

    Join Our Growing Community

    Community profile photo 1
    Community profile photo 2
    Community profile photo 3
    Community profile photo 4

    Our Testimonials

    Only Visible on Admin Mode

    Item Description

    This video tutorial from The Potomac Bead Company teaches you how to make our new "Blooming Flowers" bracelet designed by Heather. In the bead weaving project, she uses Czech SuperDuo beads and the new Czech O beads to create a fun pattern that can also be used for earrings or connected longer to make a necklace. Enjoy!

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • SuperDuo beads (approximately 8 grams)
  • O beads (approximately 6 grams)
  • 11/0 seed beads for the toggle/clasp
  • Size 10 or 12 beading needle
  • Beading thread (wildfire .006 inch, white recommended)
  • Toggle or clasp (cup buttons are used in the tutorial)
  • Project Steps

    Gather Materials: SuperDuo beads, O beads, 11/0 seed beads, beading thread, needle, and clasp.
    Prepare Your Thread: Cut about 10 inches of thread, thread your needle, and pick your bead colors.
    Start the First Flower: Pick up four SuperDuo beads, form a circle, and secure with a knot.
    Add O Beads: Insert O beads between each SuperDuo bead in the circle.
    Expand the Flower: Add another layer of SuperDuo beads on top, sandwiching O beads in between.
    Complete the Blossom: Continue adding layers to create the flower blossom.
    Attach the Clasp: Use seed beads and an O bead sequence to add a toggle or cup button clasp.
    Connect Additional Blossoms: Repeat the process to create more blossoms and connect them until you reach the desired bracelet length.
    Finish the Bracelet: Secure the threads, add the other side of the clasp, and finalize any adjustments.