Contessa Bracelet Tutorial

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Frost yourself with this glitzy Contessa Bracelet. Glimmering from start to finish with Crystal Navette 5x10mm, Czech Pearls 3mm and 4mm, Potomac Crystal Rondelles 1.5x2mm, Miyuki Seed Bead 11/0, and a dazzling Elegant Elements Clasp. This stunner is sure to add the right amount of sparkle to any outfit. Gather your materials and come create with us!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Contessa Bracelet Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials for ~7.5-inch (19 cm) wrist:
  • Crystal Navette 5x10mm - Crystal, ~ 9 Pieces
  • Czech Pearls 3mm - Bright White, ~ 38 Beads
  • Czech Pearls 4mm - Bright White, ~20 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Rondelle 1.5x2mm - Crystal Half Silver, ~10 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Bead 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Gold, ~2 Grams
  • Elegant Elements Hex Silver Plated Crystal Clasp, 1 Piece
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    This magnificent Constessa bracelet is a graceful accessory to top off your outfit. This PotomacBeads tutorial shows you how to make this brilliant bracelet based on the right angle weave.
    1. Using a size 12 needle, tie a stop bead onto about 5 feet of .006 beading thread, leaving about a 7 inch tail. Put on a 3mm pearl, seed bead, 4mm pearl, another seed bead and repeat the pattern again. Push the beads next to the stop bead. Sew back through from the beginning, coming out of the second 3mm pearl.
    2. Embellish the right angle weave using seed beads and Potomac crystal rondelles. Watch the Constessa bracelet tutorial to see how to continue building on to the pattern.
    3. Put the elegant elements hex clasp on the end. Go back to the beginning end and take off the stop bead. Thread the needle on and add the other end of the clasp through the pearls. Reinforce the clasp, tie off the thread and burn down any loose ends.
    The Contessa bracelet can easily be made into a matching necklace. The pair would make a stunning gift for someone special.

    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?

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

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    Item Description

    Frost yourself with this glitzy Contessa Bracelet. Glimmering from start to finish with Crystal Navette 5x10mm, Czech Pearls 3mm and 4mm, Potomac Crystal Rondelles 1.5x2mm, Miyuki Seed Bead 11/0, and a dazzling Elegant Elements Clasp. This stunner is sure to add the right amount of sparkle to any outfit. Gather your materials and come create with us!

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer’s suggested colors and materials for ~7.5-inch (19 cm) wrist:
  • Crystal Navette 5x10mm - Crystal, ~ 9 Pieces
  • Czech Pearls 3mm - Bright White, ~ 38 Beads
  • Czech Pearls 4mm - Bright White, ~20 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Rondelle 1.5x2mm - Crystal Half Silver, ~10 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Bead 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Gold, ~2 Grams
  • Elegant Elements Hex Silver Plated Crystal Clasp, 1 Piece
  • Project Steps

    This magnificent Constessa bracelet is a graceful accessory to top off your outfit. This PotomacBeads tutorial shows you how to make this brilliant bracelet based on the right angle weave.
    1. Using a size 12 needle, tie a stop bead onto about 5 feet of .006 beading thread, leaving about a 7 inch tail. Put on a 3mm pearl, seed bead, 4mm pearl, another seed bead and repeat the pattern again. Push the beads next to the stop bead. Sew back through from the beginning, coming out of the second 3mm pearl.
    2. Embellish the right angle weave using seed beads and Potomac crystal rondelles. Watch the Constessa bracelet tutorial to see how to continue building on to the pattern.
    3. Put the elegant elements hex clasp on the end. Go back to the beginning end and take off the stop bead. Thread the needle on and add the other end of the clasp through the pearls. Reinforce the clasp, tie off the thread and burn down any loose ends.
    The Contessa bracelet can easily be made into a matching necklace. The pair would make a stunning gift for someone special.