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Montana Sky Bracelet Tutorial

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Go west young woman! This straightword bracelet is resplendent in the blue, green and red hues of the Montana Sky at dawn. It uses only Miyuki Seed Beads and a table cut button to create a remarkable piece of jewelry. This design would be absolutely perfect for a beginning beader or those who would like to start making their own beaded bracelets. Technique Learned: Ladder Stitch

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Montana Sky Bracelet Tutorial
The Designer's suggested colors and materials for ~7.5-inch (19 cm) wrist:
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Picasso Seafoam Green, ~ 2 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Picasso Opaque Red Garnet, ~ 2 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Picasso Cobalt, ~ 2 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Picasso Chartreuse, ~ 2 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Duracoat Light Pewter, ~ 1 Gram
  • Clasp - Table Cut Button Cobalt, 1 Button
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Prepare your materials and thread your needle with a stop bead to start.
    Begin with a ladder stitch using 8/0 seed beads to create the bracelet base.
    Add rows of 11/0 seed beads in different colors, following the Montana Sky color theme.
    Perform a four-strand braid with the seed bead strands to create the bracelet's body.
    Attach the table cut button clasp using ladder stitch and seed beads for the loop.
    Finish by weaving in the ends and securing the 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"
    Montana Sky Bracelet Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    Go west young woman! This straightword bracelet is resplendent in the blue, green and red hues of the Montana Sky at dawn. It uses only Miyuki Seed Beads and a table cut button to create a remarkable piece of jewelry. This design would be absolutely perfect for a beginning beader or those who would like to start making their own beaded bracelets. Technique Learned: Ladder Stitch

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer's suggested colors and materials for ~7.5-inch (19 cm) wrist:
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Picasso Seafoam Green, ~ 2 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Picasso Opaque Red Garnet, ~ 2 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Picasso Cobalt, ~ 2 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Picasso Chartreuse, ~ 2 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Duracoat Light Pewter, ~ 1 Gram
  • Clasp - Table Cut Button Cobalt, 1 Button
  • Project Steps

    Prepare your materials and thread your needle with a stop bead to start.
    Begin with a ladder stitch using 8/0 seed beads to create the bracelet base.
    Add rows of 11/0 seed beads in different colors, following the Montana Sky color theme.
    Perform a four-strand braid with the seed bead strands to create the bracelet's body.
    Attach the table cut button clasp using ladder stitch and seed beads for the loop.
    Finish by weaving in the ends and securing the thread.