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A Portal to Royalty Tutorial

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Create your own beautiful "A Portal to Royalty" bracelet with this DIY jewelry-making tutorial by PotomacBeads. In this video, you will learn how to use Pi Duos, 11/0 and 15/0 seed beads, and sparkling 4mm bicone crystals to craft a stunning bracelet. This tutorial covers the double right-angle weave technique, embellishment techniques, and creating a secure clasp with a cup button. Gather your beading supplies, including a size 12 beading needle and thread, and follow along with step-by-step instructions. Make this project your own by choosing your favorite color combinations and adding personal touches!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

A Portal to Royalty Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials
  • PieDuo - Jet bronze, 28 beads
  • 4mm Bicone - Aqua, 29 beads
  • Miyuki 11/0 - Matte transparent rootbeer, Up to 249 beads
  • Miyuki 11/0 - Duracoat opaque Nile blue, Up to 249 beads
  • Miyuki 15/0 - Matte opaque dark cream AB, Up to 302 beads
  • Miyuki 15/0 - Duracoat opaque dark salmon, Up to 302 beads
  • Dragonthread 8 - White, About 10 feet
  • Table-cut cup button - Opaque white travertine, 1 piece
  • Size 12 needle, 1 bead SECOND COLORWAY:
  • PieDuo - Metallic sea blue, 28 beads
  • 4mm Bicone - Hyacinth, 29 beads
  • Miyuki 11/0 - Matte white, Up to 249 beads
  • Miyuki 11/0 - White pearl ceylon, Up to 249 beads
  • Miyuki 15/0 - Duracoat opaque kumquat, Up to 302 beads
  • Miyuki 15/0 - Duracoat opaque bayberry, Up to 302 beads
  • Dragonthread 8 - White, About 10 feet
  • Table-cut cupbutton - Opaque orange tranvertine, 1 piece
  • Size 12 needle, 1 piece
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Attach the Clasp: Thread a size 12 beading needle with about 1.5 meters of thread. Pick up three 11/0 seed beads and one cup button. Create a loop by going back through the seed beads and secure with a knot. Create the Base with Right-Angle Weave: Add four 11/0 seed beads to create a square. Use the double right-angle weave technique to form the base of the bracelet. Add the Pi Duos and Embellishments: Add two Pi Duos, one 15/0 seed bead, and one 11/0 seed bead to form the main pattern. Embellish with 4mm bicone crystals between Pi Duos. Expand with Double Right-Angle Weave Sections: Continue adding right-angle weave sections with Pi Duos and embellishments until you reach the desired length. Finish the Bracelet with a Loop for the Clasp: Attach 11/0 seed beads and form a loop that fits around the cup button. Reinforce the loop by going through the beads several times. Secure and Tie Off the Thread: Make half-hitch knots between beads to secure the thread. Use a thread burner or scissors to trim excess thread.

    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"
    A Portal to Royalty Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

    Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

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    Item Description

    Create your own beautiful "A Portal to Royalty" bracelet with this DIY jewelry-making tutorial by PotomacBeads. In this video, you will learn how to use Pi Duos, 11/0 and 15/0 seed beads, and sparkling 4mm bicone crystals to craft a stunning bracelet. This tutorial covers the double right-angle weave technique, embellishment techniques, and creating a secure clasp with a cup button. Gather your beading supplies, including a size 12 beading needle and thread, and follow along with step-by-step instructions. Make this project your own by choosing your favorite color combinations and adding personal touches!

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials
  • PieDuo - Jet bronze, 28 beads
  • 4mm Bicone - Aqua, 29 beads
  • Miyuki 11/0 - Matte transparent rootbeer, Up to 249 beads
  • Miyuki 11/0 - Duracoat opaque Nile blue, Up to 249 beads
  • Miyuki 15/0 - Matte opaque dark cream AB, Up to 302 beads
  • Miyuki 15/0 - Duracoat opaque dark salmon, Up to 302 beads
  • Dragonthread 8 - White, About 10 feet
  • Table-cut cup button - Opaque white travertine, 1 piece
  • Size 12 needle, 1 bead SECOND COLORWAY:
  • PieDuo - Metallic sea blue, 28 beads
  • 4mm Bicone - Hyacinth, 29 beads
  • Miyuki 11/0 - Matte white, Up to 249 beads
  • Miyuki 11/0 - White pearl ceylon, Up to 249 beads
  • Miyuki 15/0 - Duracoat opaque kumquat, Up to 302 beads
  • Miyuki 15/0 - Duracoat opaque bayberry, Up to 302 beads
  • Dragonthread 8 - White, About 10 feet
  • Table-cut cupbutton - Opaque orange tranvertine, 1 piece
  • Size 12 needle, 1 piece
  • Project Steps

    Attach the Clasp: Thread a size 12 beading needle with about 1.5 meters of thread. Pick up three 11/0 seed beads and one cup button. Create a loop by going back through the seed beads and secure with a knot. Create the Base with Right-Angle Weave: Add four 11/0 seed beads to create a square. Use the double right-angle weave technique to form the base of the bracelet. Add the Pi Duos and Embellishments: Add two Pi Duos, one 15/0 seed bead, and one 11/0 seed bead to form the main pattern. Embellish with 4mm bicone crystals between Pi Duos. Expand with Double Right-Angle Weave Sections: Continue adding right-angle weave sections with Pi Duos and embellishments until you reach the desired length. Finish the Bracelet with a Loop for the Clasp: Attach 11/0 seed beads and form a loop that fits around the cup button. Reinforce the loop by going through the beads several times. Secure and Tie Off the Thread: Make half-hitch knots between beads to secure the thread. Use a thread burner or scissors to trim excess thread.