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Magical Mermaid Bracelet Tutorial

Make something magical! Create this DIY Magical Mermaid bracelet with simple materials and 6mm round beads. This video features mermaid glass and a 14mm rivoli clasp with crystal to match! Project Length/ Size: 7"
Bracelet Technique learned: Knotting

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Magical Mermaid Bracelet Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Mermaid Glass 6mm - Amethyst, 26 Pieces
  • Mermaid Glass Matte 6mm - Amethyst, 25 Pieces
  • Potomax Round Push Clasp 14mm - Silver, 1 Piece
  • Potomac Crystal Rivoli 14mm - Mystic Light Amethyst, 1 Piece
  • Chinese Knotting Cord - Brown, 5 feet
  • Potomax Beading Cable 49 Strand, 2 Feet
  • Crimp Tubes 2x2mm - Silver, 2 Pieces Second Colorway:
  • Mermaid Glass 6mm - Aqua, 26 Pieces
  • Mermaid Glass Matte 6mm - Aqua, 25 Pieces
  • Potomax Round Push Clasp 14mm - Silver, 1 Piece
  • Potomac Crystal Rivoli 14mm - Mystic Aquamarine, 1 Piece
  • BeadTec Knotting Cord - - Brown, 5 feet
  • Potomax Beading Cable 49 Strand, 2 Feet
  • Crimp Tubes 2x2mm - Silver, 2 Pieces
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Get ready for a day out at the beach. You’ll love the shimmering look of the Magical Mermaid bracelet. Watch this PotomacBeads tutorial to learn some knotting techniques to create this enchanting accessory.
    1. Put a clasp on to a 2 foot piece of Potomax 49 strand beading cable and use a crimp tube to fasten it to the middle. String the two strands of beads, one matte and one shiny, making sure there is a one bead difference between the two. Put the crimp tube onto one of the strands and string through the clasp and back down through the crimp tube and the first bead. Take the second strand and thread through the crimp tube and clasp and back down through the crimp tube and first bead. Pull the wires tight and use pliers to flatten the crimp and trim the wire ends.
    2. Watch the Magical Mermaid Bracelet tutorial to see how to add on the chinese knotting cord.
    3. Glue the Potomac crystal rivoli into the clasp. Trim the cord and use your thread burner to burn the end.
    Have fun making this Magical Mermaid bracelet. It’s a quick project and would make a great gift that’s sure to be worn and enjoyed.
    Project Length/ SIze: 7" Bracelet
    Technique learned: Knotting

    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?

    BeadTec Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
    Magical Mermaid Bracelet Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    Make something magical! Create this DIY Magical Mermaid bracelet with simple materials and 6mm round beads. This video features mermaid glass and a 14mm rivoli clasp with crystal to match! Project Length/ Size: 7"
    Bracelet Technique learned: Knotting

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Mermaid Glass 6mm - Amethyst, 26 Pieces
  • Mermaid Glass Matte 6mm - Amethyst, 25 Pieces
  • Potomax Round Push Clasp 14mm - Silver, 1 Piece
  • Potomac Crystal Rivoli 14mm - Mystic Light Amethyst, 1 Piece
  • Chinese Knotting Cord - Brown, 5 feet
  • Potomax Beading Cable 49 Strand, 2 Feet
  • Crimp Tubes 2x2mm - Silver, 2 Pieces Second Colorway:
  • Mermaid Glass 6mm - Aqua, 26 Pieces
  • Mermaid Glass Matte 6mm - Aqua, 25 Pieces
  • Potomax Round Push Clasp 14mm - Silver, 1 Piece
  • Potomac Crystal Rivoli 14mm - Mystic Aquamarine, 1 Piece
  • BeadTec Knotting Cord - - Brown, 5 feet
  • Potomax Beading Cable 49 Strand, 2 Feet
  • Crimp Tubes 2x2mm - Silver, 2 Pieces
  • Project Steps

    Get ready for a day out at the beach. You’ll love the shimmering look of the Magical Mermaid bracelet. Watch this PotomacBeads tutorial to learn some knotting techniques to create this enchanting accessory.
    1. Put a clasp on to a 2 foot piece of Potomax 49 strand beading cable and use a crimp tube to fasten it to the middle. String the two strands of beads, one matte and one shiny, making sure there is a one bead difference between the two. Put the crimp tube onto one of the strands and string through the clasp and back down through the crimp tube and the first bead. Take the second strand and thread through the crimp tube and clasp and back down through the crimp tube and first bead. Pull the wires tight and use pliers to flatten the crimp and trim the wire ends.
    2. Watch the Magical Mermaid Bracelet tutorial to see how to add on the chinese knotting cord.
    3. Glue the Potomac crystal rivoli into the clasp. Trim the cord and use your thread burner to burn the end.
    Have fun making this Magical Mermaid bracelet. It’s a quick project and would make a great gift that’s sure to be worn and enjoyed.
    Project Length/ SIze: 7" Bracelet
    Technique learned: Knotting