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Cleopatra Bracelet Tutorial

Allie has produced the first of her new AVA Bead tutorials, with her "Cleopatra" bracelet design.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Cleopatra Bracelet Tutorial
The Designer's suggested colors and materials:
  • AVA beads
  • Round Trio beads (3-hole, 6mm)
  • Seed beads sizes 11/0 and 15/0
  • Clasp (Push clasp, rhodium-plated with Swarovski crystal, made in Germany)
  • Wildfire beading thread (0.006")
  • Size 12 beading needles
  • Thread burner or cord cutter
  • Needle nose pliers (optional)
  • Super New Glue (optional)
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Prepare Materials: Gather AVA beads, Round Trio beads, seed beads (11/0 and 15/0), a clasp, Wildfire beading thread, and two size 12 needles.
    Thread Clasp: Start by threading your clasp onto the beading thread, followed by adding seed beads according to the pattern.
    Add Round Trio Beads: Incorporate Round Trio beads into your design, ensuring all holes are clear and accessible.
    Introduce AVA Beads: Strategically place AVA beads around the Round Trio beads, following the pattern to create the Cleopatra design.
    Decorative Edging: Add decorative edging using 15/0 seed beads to enhance the bracelet's appearance.
    Finalize Design: Reinforce the clasp attachment and trim any excess thread using a thread burner.

    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"
    Cleopatra Bracelet Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    Allie has produced the first of her new AVA Bead tutorials, with her "Cleopatra" bracelet design.

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer's suggested colors and materials:
  • AVA beads
  • Round Trio beads (3-hole, 6mm)
  • Seed beads sizes 11/0 and 15/0
  • Clasp (Push clasp, rhodium-plated with Swarovski crystal, made in Germany)
  • Wildfire beading thread (0.006")
  • Size 12 beading needles
  • Thread burner or cord cutter
  • Needle nose pliers (optional)
  • Super New Glue (optional)
  • Project Steps

    Prepare Materials: Gather AVA beads, Round Trio beads, seed beads (11/0 and 15/0), a clasp, Wildfire beading thread, and two size 12 needles.
    Thread Clasp: Start by threading your clasp onto the beading thread, followed by adding seed beads according to the pattern.
    Add Round Trio Beads: Incorporate Round Trio beads into your design, ensuring all holes are clear and accessible.
    Introduce AVA Beads: Strategically place AVA beads around the Round Trio beads, following the pattern to create the Cleopatra design.
    Decorative Edging: Add decorative edging using 15/0 seed beads to enhance the bracelet's appearance.
    Finalize Design: Reinforce the clasp attachment and trim any excess thread using a thread burner.