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Breaking Waves Bracelet Tutorial

Using Right Angle Weave, Allie from PotomacBeads makes her artful Breaking Waves Bracelet. In this handmade project, she uses 4mm Potomac Crystal Rounds, Czech 3mm Round Pearls and Miyuki Seed Beads. Gather up your supplies and bead with her! Technique Learned: Right Angle Weave

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Breaking Waves Bracelet Tutorial
The Designer's suggested colors and materials for ~7.5-inch (19 cm) wrist:
  • Potomac Crystal 4mm Round - Champagne, ~56 Beads
  • Czech Pearl 3mm Round - Sand, ~ 120 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Matte Opaque Sea Foam Luster, ~ 2 grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Dark Mauve, ~ 2 grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Duracoat Champagne, ~ 2 grams
  • ClaspGarten Deco Magnetic Clasp, 1 Piece
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Summer is right around the corner, which means it’s time to start thinking about your beach-ready wardrobe. And what’s a beach outfit without the perfect accessory? This Breaking Waves bracelet is an excellent finishing touch to any summer look.
    1. Start with about 8 feet of thread with a stop bead on. Pick up two 15/0s, an 8/0 and two more 15/0s followed by a 4mm crystal. Repeat a second time. Bring the needle back up through the first set and pull tight. Go through the next seed beads coming out before the last crystal. This will be the base for the RAW.
    2. Watch Allie in the Breaking Waves bracelet tutorial to continue the RAW, embellishing as you go.
    3. Thread on the clasp with a couple seed beads at the end of your project. Reinforce it three times. Bring the thread and needle down into the right angle weave about an inch and tie into some knots.

    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"
    Breaking Waves Bracelet Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    Using Right Angle Weave, Allie from PotomacBeads makes her artful Breaking Waves Bracelet. In this handmade project, she uses 4mm Potomac Crystal Rounds, Czech 3mm Round Pearls and Miyuki Seed Beads. Gather up your supplies and bead with her! Technique Learned: Right Angle Weave

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer's suggested colors and materials for ~7.5-inch (19 cm) wrist:
  • Potomac Crystal 4mm Round - Champagne, ~56 Beads
  • Czech Pearl 3mm Round - Sand, ~ 120 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Matte Opaque Sea Foam Luster, ~ 2 grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Dark Mauve, ~ 2 grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Duracoat Champagne, ~ 2 grams
  • ClaspGarten Deco Magnetic Clasp, 1 Piece
  • Project Steps

    Summer is right around the corner, which means it’s time to start thinking about your beach-ready wardrobe. And what’s a beach outfit without the perfect accessory? This Breaking Waves bracelet is an excellent finishing touch to any summer look.
    1. Start with about 8 feet of thread with a stop bead on. Pick up two 15/0s, an 8/0 and two more 15/0s followed by a 4mm crystal. Repeat a second time. Bring the needle back up through the first set and pull tight. Go through the next seed beads coming out before the last crystal. This will be the base for the RAW.
    2. Watch Allie in the Breaking Waves bracelet tutorial to continue the RAW, embellishing as you go.
    3. Thread on the clasp with a couple seed beads at the end of your project. Reinforce it three times. Bring the thread and needle down into the right angle weave about an inch and tie into some knots.