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Ribbon Racer Bracelet Tutorial

Made to pair with her Moroccan Tile Earrings, designer Marissa Vallejo felt inspired to make the exotic Ribbon Racer Bracelet! Using a 2-needle beadweaving technique, you'll string PieDuo Beads, Potomac Crystal Round Beads 2mm, with both 11/0 and 15/0 seed beads. To finish, the entire bracelet will be embellished with an intricate picot trim for an astounding beaded bracelet design!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Ribbon Racer Bracelet Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials: ~7.5-inch (19cm) wrist:
  • PieDuo Beads - Metallic Aqua, 24 Pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Round Beads - Smokey Topaz AB, ~46 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Dark Topaz Rainbow Luster, ~1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Metallic Light Bronze, ~2 Grams
  • Table Cut Button, 1 Piece Designer's recommended materials and colors for the component:
  • QuadBow Beads - Metallic Sea Blue, 4 Pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Disco Balls - Smokey Topaz AB, 1 Piece
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Frosted Opaque Glazed Rainbow Peacock, 8 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Matte Silver Lined Gold, 4 Beads
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Start with two needles threaded; attach a cut button using 11/0 seed beads and a crystal.
    String PieDuo Beads, separating each with 11/0 seed beads, using a two-needle technique.
    Create a loop for the button clasp, reinforcing it with seed beads.
    Add 15/0 seed beads along the edges of the bracelet for embellishment.
    Incorporate 2mm Potomac Crystal Round Beads between the PieDuo Beads.
    Finish by adding an intricate picot trim with 15/0 seed beads to embellish and straighten the bracelet.
    Secure and finish off the threads neatly.

    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"
    Ribbon Racer Bracelet Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    Made to pair with her Moroccan Tile Earrings, designer Marissa Vallejo felt inspired to make the exotic Ribbon Racer Bracelet! Using a 2-needle beadweaving technique, you'll string PieDuo Beads, Potomac Crystal Round Beads 2mm, with both 11/0 and 15/0 seed beads. To finish, the entire bracelet will be embellished with an intricate picot trim for an astounding beaded bracelet design!

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials: ~7.5-inch (19cm) wrist:
  • PieDuo Beads - Metallic Aqua, 24 Pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Round Beads - Smokey Topaz AB, ~46 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Dark Topaz Rainbow Luster, ~1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Metallic Light Bronze, ~2 Grams
  • Table Cut Button, 1 Piece Designer's recommended materials and colors for the component:
  • QuadBow Beads - Metallic Sea Blue, 4 Pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Disco Balls - Smokey Topaz AB, 1 Piece
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Frosted Opaque Glazed Rainbow Peacock, 8 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Matte Silver Lined Gold, 4 Beads
  • Project Steps

    Start with two needles threaded; attach a cut button using 11/0 seed beads and a crystal.
    String PieDuo Beads, separating each with 11/0 seed beads, using a two-needle technique.
    Create a loop for the button clasp, reinforcing it with seed beads.
    Add 15/0 seed beads along the edges of the bracelet for embellishment.
    Incorporate 2mm Potomac Crystal Round Beads between the PieDuo Beads.
    Finish by adding an intricate picot trim with 15/0 seed beads to embellish and straighten the bracelet.
    Secure and finish off the threads neatly.