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Running River Bracelet Tutorial

This tutorial from The Potomac Bead Company teaches you how to make Allie Buchman's "Running River" tutorial, using 2-hole RounDuo® & Miyuki Seed Beads! Find a list of supplies in the description below.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

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Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Running River Bracelet Tutorial
The Designer's suggested colors and materials:
  • 2-hole RounDuo® beads (5mm) in two or more colors
  • Miyuki Seed Beads sizes 11/0 and 15/0
  • Size 10 beading needles
  • Beading thread (e.g., .006 Wildfire)
  • Thread zap or similar tool for burning thread ends
  • Super New Glue (optional for securing knots)
  • Needle nose pliers (optional for flattening thread)
  • Cup Button for closure (14mm)
  • Workable surface like a bead mat

    • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Prepare Materials: Gather your RounDuo® beads, Miyuki Seed Beads, beading thread, needles, and clasp.
    Thread Your Needles: Cut about 5-6 feet of beading thread and thread each needle on either end.
    Start with the Clasp: Add your cup button first, using a pattern of 15/0, 11/0, and 15/0 beads through the button holes.
    Add RounDuo® Beads: Begin the bracelet's body by adding RounDuo® beads, alternating colors if desired, and securing them with 11/0 and 15/0 seed beads according to the tutorial's stitch technique.
    Continue Bead Addition: Follow the pattern, adding beads and transitioning through sections with precise stitch work.
    Complete the Loop: Finish with a loop for the button closure, reinforcing the thread path for durability.
    Final Adjustments: Secure the thread ends, make any necessary adjustments, and ensure the bracelet fits comfortably.

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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    • BeadTec DragonThread - Green | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool
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    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    BeadTec Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
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    Item Description

    This tutorial from The Potomac Bead Company teaches you how to make Allie Buchman's "Running River" tutorial, using 2-hole RounDuo® & Miyuki Seed Beads! Find a list of supplies in the description below.

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer's suggested colors and materials:
  • 2-hole RounDuo® beads (5mm) in two or more colors
  • Miyuki Seed Beads sizes 11/0 and 15/0
  • Size 10 beading needles
  • Beading thread (e.g., .006 Wildfire)
  • Thread zap or similar tool for burning thread ends
  • Super New Glue (optional for securing knots)
  • Needle nose pliers (optional for flattening thread)
  • Cup Button for closure (14mm)
  • Workable surface like a bead mat

    • Project Steps

    Prepare Materials: Gather your RounDuo® beads, Miyuki Seed Beads, beading thread, needles, and clasp.
    Thread Your Needles: Cut about 5-6 feet of beading thread and thread each needle on either end.
    Start with the Clasp: Add your cup button first, using a pattern of 15/0, 11/0, and 15/0 beads through the button holes.
    Add RounDuo® Beads: Begin the bracelet's body by adding RounDuo® beads, alternating colors if desired, and securing them with 11/0 and 15/0 seed beads according to the tutorial's stitch technique.
    Continue Bead Addition: Follow the pattern, adding beads and transitioning through sections with precise stitch work.
    Complete the Loop: Finish with a loop for the button closure, reinforcing the thread path for durability.
    Final Adjustments: Secure the thread ends, make any necessary adjustments, and ensure the bracelet fits comfortably.