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Birds of Paradise Bracelet Tutorial

In this video tutorial from PotomacBeads, Allie teaches you how to make her "Birds of Paradise" bracelet design using 12mm Candy beads and 6mm DiscDuo beads. Have fun creating, and find the list of supplies in the description below.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Birds of Paradise Bracelet Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Candy Beads - Crystal AB
  • RounTrio® Beads - Jet Red Luster
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Galvanized Silver
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Galvanized Silver
  • Cup Buttons - Magic Blue
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    The candy beads give this Birds of Paradise Bracelet a beautiful rainbow colored shimmer that compliments any outfit you wear it with. Learn how to do a ladder stitch to create a bezel look in this PotomacBeads tutorial.
    1.Put two size 11 needles on about 6 feet of beading thread. Add three 11/0 seed beads and bring both needle through the cup button. Pick up three more seed beads with each needle. Criss-cross both needles through an 8/0 seed bead.
    2.Watch the Birds of Paradise Bracelet tutorial to see how to create the pattern for this beaded bracelet.
    3.Bring both needles together at the end and tie the threads together. Burn any loose thread ends you may have throughout the project.
    The gold and silver seed bead trim on the candy beads add a nice vintage looking touch to the Birds of Paradise bracelet. Find any of the materials needed to make this and more beautiful DIY jewelry at PotomacBeads.

    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"
    Birds of Paradise Bracelet Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

    Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

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    Item Description

    In this video tutorial from PotomacBeads, Allie teaches you how to make her "Birds of Paradise" bracelet design using 12mm Candy beads and 6mm DiscDuo beads. Have fun creating, and find the list of supplies in the description below.

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Candy Beads - Crystal AB
  • RounTrio® Beads - Jet Red Luster
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Galvanized Silver
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Galvanized Silver
  • Cup Buttons - Magic Blue
  • Project Steps

    The candy beads give this Birds of Paradise Bracelet a beautiful rainbow colored shimmer that compliments any outfit you wear it with. Learn how to do a ladder stitch to create a bezel look in this PotomacBeads tutorial.
    1.Put two size 11 needles on about 6 feet of beading thread. Add three 11/0 seed beads and bring both needle through the cup button. Pick up three more seed beads with each needle. Criss-cross both needles through an 8/0 seed bead.
    2.Watch the Birds of Paradise Bracelet tutorial to see how to create the pattern for this beaded bracelet.
    3.Bring both needles together at the end and tie the threads together. Burn any loose thread ends you may have throughout the project.
    The gold and silver seed bead trim on the candy beads add a nice vintage looking touch to the Birds of Paradise bracelet. Find any of the materials needed to make this and more beautiful DIY jewelry at PotomacBeads.