Desert Rose Bracelet Tutorial

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In this video from PotomacBeads Allie teaches you how to make Rene Wilson's "Desert Rose" bracelet design. Find a list of supplies in the description below.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Desert Rose Bracelet Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Arcos Par Puca® Beads - Amethyst
  • Arcos Par Puca® Beads - Aluminum Silver
  • Minos Par Puca® - Amethyst
  • Potomac Crystal Rondelle 2x3mm - Light Rose AB
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Dyed Silver Lined Lichen
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Dyed Silver Lined Dark Olive
  • Potomac Crystal Button - Crystal Lila Luster
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Learn how to create a floral design using a 2 needle technique in this PotomacBeads tutorial. The Desert Rose bracelet brings a lovely shimmer of color to your day.
    1.Put 2 size 12 needles onto about 6 feet of .006 Wildfire thread. Pick up three 11/0 seed beads. Bring both needles through diagonal holes in a button. Add three more seed beads to each needle. Criss-cross through a Minos Par Puca bead. Make sure both threads are of equal length.
    2.Watch the Desert Rose Bracelet to follow along with Allie as she creates Rene Wilson’s beaded bracelet design.
    3.When you come out of the last Arcos Par Puca button, reinforce the button to strengthen the clasp. Add some Potomac crystal rondelles along the sides of the bracelet. Remove the needles and tie the thread ends together.
    Have fun creating the Desert Rose Bracelet. Pick out your favorite colors to design with and enjoy showing off your handiwork.

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
    Beading Mat - Beading Design Mat
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    In this video from PotomacBeads Allie teaches you how to make Rene Wilson's "Desert Rose" bracelet design. Find a list of supplies in the description below.

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Arcos Par Puca® Beads - Amethyst
  • Arcos Par Puca® Beads - Aluminum Silver
  • Minos Par Puca® - Amethyst
  • Potomac Crystal Rondelle 2x3mm - Light Rose AB
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Dyed Silver Lined Lichen
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Dyed Silver Lined Dark Olive
  • Potomac Crystal Button - Crystal Lila Luster
  • Project Steps

    Learn how to create a floral design using a 2 needle technique in this PotomacBeads tutorial. The Desert Rose bracelet brings a lovely shimmer of color to your day.
    1.Put 2 size 12 needles onto about 6 feet of .006 Wildfire thread. Pick up three 11/0 seed beads. Bring both needles through diagonal holes in a button. Add three more seed beads to each needle. Criss-cross through a Minos Par Puca bead. Make sure both threads are of equal length.
    2.Watch the Desert Rose Bracelet to follow along with Allie as she creates Rene Wilson’s beaded bracelet design.
    3.When you come out of the last Arcos Par Puca button, reinforce the button to strengthen the clasp. Add some Potomac crystal rondelles along the sides of the bracelet. Remove the needles and tie the thread ends together.
    Have fun creating the Desert Rose Bracelet. Pick out your favorite colors to design with and enjoy showing off your handiwork.