Sticks & Stones Bracelet Tutorial

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In this video tutorial from The Potomac Bead Company, learn to make a fun necklace with gemstone sticks (tigereye). Find a list of supplies here in the description.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Sticks & Stones Bracelet Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • Tiger eye stick beads (12-18mm long)
  • 4mm round tiger eye beads
  • Vintage brass Italian style oval trace chain (12-18 inches)
  • Pewter brass S hook clasp
  • Crimp tubes (4 pieces)
  • .015 Beadalon wire (approximately 20 inches)
  • Needle nose pliers
  • Wire cutters
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Prepare your materials: tiger eye stick beads, round beads, chain, clasp, crimp tubes, wire, pliers, and wire cutters.
    Graduate the stick beads by size and organize them for the design.
    String the graduated beads onto the wire, creating two strands of varying lengths.
    Add round beads to the ends of each strand to adjust the length and ensure proper spacing.
    Attach each beaded strand to the chain using crimp tubes, ensuring symmetry and balance.
    Finalize the necklace by attaching the clasp and adjusting the chain length to your preference.

    Step 4: Pick Your Own Colors

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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    Item Description

    In this video tutorial from The Potomac Bead Company, learn to make a fun necklace with gemstone sticks (tigereye). Find a list of supplies here in the description.

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • Tiger eye stick beads (12-18mm long)
  • 4mm round tiger eye beads
  • Vintage brass Italian style oval trace chain (12-18 inches)
  • Pewter brass S hook clasp
  • Crimp tubes (4 pieces)
  • .015 Beadalon wire (approximately 20 inches)
  • Needle nose pliers
  • Wire cutters
  • Project Steps

    Prepare your materials: tiger eye stick beads, round beads, chain, clasp, crimp tubes, wire, pliers, and wire cutters.
    Graduate the stick beads by size and organize them for the design.
    String the graduated beads onto the wire, creating two strands of varying lengths.
    Add round beads to the ends of each strand to adjust the length and ensure proper spacing.
    Attach each beaded strand to the chain using crimp tubes, ensuring symmetry and balance.
    Finalize the necklace by attaching the clasp and adjusting the chain length to your preference.