Pretty in Purple Bracelet Tutorial

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Practice Netting in this lovely Pretty in Purple Bracelet. Allie uses Potomac Crystal Rivolis 10 and 14mm, Miyuki Delica 11/0, and Miyuki Seed Bead 11/0 and 15/0 to create these stunning components. She strung them into a bracelet, but the possibilities are endless. Gather your materials and come create with us!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Pretty in Purple Bracelet Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials for ~7.5-inch (19 cm) wrist:
  • Potomac Crystal Rivoli 14mm - Amethyst, ~ 4 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Rivoli 10mm - Violet Metallic Ice, ~ 5 Beads
  • Miyuki Delica 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Silver, ~ 3 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Bead 15/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Eggplant,~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Bead 11/0 - Magic Blue, ~ 1 Gram
  • Cup Button - Aluminum Silver, 1 Button
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Bezeling the Rivolis:
    Start with the 14mm Rivoli, using Duracoat Galvanized Silver Delica beads for the netting.
    Create a base ring of Delica beads, then add layers to secure the Rivoli in place.
    Repeat the process for the 10mm Rivoli, adjusting the bead count for the smaller size.
    Assembling the Bracelet:
    Use .006 Wildfire beading thread with two needles, one on each end.
    Begin with a Cup Button for the clasp, adding seed beads for decoration.
    Alternate the bezeled Rivolis, connecting them with Delica beads and Magic Blue 11/0 seed beads.
    Finish with a loop of seed beads to secure the other end of the clasp.

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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    Practice Netting in this lovely Pretty in Purple Bracelet. Allie uses Potomac Crystal Rivolis 10 and 14mm, Miyuki Delica 11/0, and Miyuki Seed Bead 11/0 and 15/0 to create these stunning components. She strung them into a bracelet, but the possibilities are endless. Gather your materials and come create with us!

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer’s suggested colors and materials for ~7.5-inch (19 cm) wrist:
  • Potomac Crystal Rivoli 14mm - Amethyst, ~ 4 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Rivoli 10mm - Violet Metallic Ice, ~ 5 Beads
  • Miyuki Delica 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Silver, ~ 3 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Bead 15/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Eggplant,~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Bead 11/0 - Magic Blue, ~ 1 Gram
  • Cup Button - Aluminum Silver, 1 Button
  • Project Steps

    Bezeling the Rivolis:
    Start with the 14mm Rivoli, using Duracoat Galvanized Silver Delica beads for the netting.
    Create a base ring of Delica beads, then add layers to secure the Rivoli in place.
    Repeat the process for the 10mm Rivoli, adjusting the bead count for the smaller size.
    Assembling the Bracelet:
    Use .006 Wildfire beading thread with two needles, one on each end.
    Begin with a Cup Button for the clasp, adding seed beads for decoration.
    Alternate the bezeled Rivolis, connecting them with Delica beads and Magic Blue 11/0 seed beads.
    Finish with a loop of seed beads to secure the other end of the clasp.