Macaroni Bracelet Tutorial

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Have you ever tried playing with macaroni? It is just so much fun! Check out this video to learn on how to create this amazing aMcaroni Bracelet. Technique Learned: Basic Beading The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Curved Tube Beads 10x2mm - Antique Brass, ~18 Beads
  • Gemstone Round Beads 6mm- White Magnesite, ~9 Beads
  • Smooth Round Metal Beads 2mm - Gold Plated, ~36 Beads
  • Ball & Hitch Clasp - Antique Brass, 1 Piece Second Colorway:
  • Curved Tube Beads 10x2mm - Silver, ~20 Beads
  • Gemstone Round Beads 4mm- Magnesite Turquoise, ~11 Beads
  • Smooth Round Metal Beads 2mm - Silver, ~40 Beads
  • Ball & Hitch Clasp - Silver, 1 Piece
  • Step 1: Choose Your Materials

    Step 2: Watch the 
    Video Tutorial

    Macaroni Bracelet Tutorial
    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Curved Tube Beads 10x2mm - Antique Brass, ~ 18 Beads
  • Gemstone Round Beads 6mm - White Magnesite, ~ 9 Beads
  • Smooth Round Metal Beads 2mm - Gold Plated, ~ 36 Beads
  • Ball & Hitch Clasp - Antique Brass, 1 Piece Secondary Colorway:
  • Curved Tube Beads 10x2mm - Silver, ~ 20 Beads
  • Gemstone Round 4mm - Magnesite Turquoise, ~ 11 Beads
  • Smooth Round Metal Bead 2mm - Silver, ~ 40 Beads
  • Clasp - Trailer Hitch - Silver, 1 Piece
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Start by doubling over your beading cable and attaching it to the ball & hitch clasp with a crimp tube.
    Add a 6mm gemstone bead, threading both strands through.
    Separate the strands, adding a 2mm metal bead to each side to stabilize.
    Add a curved tube bead to each strand, followed by another 2mm metal bead, creating the distinctive macaroni shape.
    Continue alternating between the gemstone and tube beads, maintaining the pattern until desired length is achieved.
    Secure the end with a crimp tube and attach the other side of the clasp.

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    • Beading Tool Kit | 5 Piece Pliers Scoop & Awl
    • PotomacBeads Stainless Steel Beading Cable Wire 49 Strand .018" (5 Meters)
    • BeadTec Clear Rectangular Acrylic Storage Box With 24 Screw Top Vials
    • Athenacast Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium RealSilver Plated Stainless Steel | Pack of 100
    • Beading Mat - Beading Design Mat
    • Bead Board: Flocked U-Channel Beading Design Board

    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

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    • Basic Beading

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    Have you ever tried playing with macaroni? It is just so much fun! Check out this video to learn on how to create this amazing aMcaroni Bracelet. Technique Learned: Basic Beading The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Curved Tube Beads 10x2mm - Antique Brass, ~18 Beads
  • Gemstone Round Beads 6mm- White Magnesite, ~9 Beads
  • Smooth Round Metal Beads 2mm - Gold Plated, ~36 Beads
  • Ball & Hitch Clasp - Antique Brass, 1 Piece Second Colorway:
  • Curved Tube Beads 10x2mm - Silver, ~20 Beads
  • Gemstone Round Beads 4mm- Magnesite Turquoise, ~11 Beads
  • Smooth Round Metal Beads 2mm - Silver, ~40 Beads
  • Ball & Hitch Clasp - Silver, 1 Piece
  • Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Curved Tube Beads 10x2mm - Antique Brass, ~ 18 Beads
  • Gemstone Round Beads 6mm - White Magnesite, ~ 9 Beads
  • Smooth Round Metal Beads 2mm - Gold Plated, ~ 36 Beads
  • Ball & Hitch Clasp - Antique Brass, 1 Piece Secondary Colorway:
  • Curved Tube Beads 10x2mm - Silver, ~ 20 Beads
  • Gemstone Round 4mm - Magnesite Turquoise, ~ 11 Beads
  • Smooth Round Metal Bead 2mm - Silver, ~ 40 Beads
  • Clasp - Trailer Hitch - Silver, 1 Piece
  • Project Steps

    Start by doubling over your beading cable and attaching it to the ball & hitch clasp with a crimp tube.
    Add a 6mm gemstone bead, threading both strands through.
    Separate the strands, adding a 2mm metal bead to each side to stabilize.
    Add a curved tube bead to each strand, followed by another 2mm metal bead, creating the distinctive macaroni shape.
    Continue alternating between the gemstone and tube beads, maintaining the pattern until desired length is achieved.
    Secure the end with a crimp tube and attach the other side of the clasp.