Crystal CRAW Bracelet Tutorial

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Are you looking to challenge yourself with a cubic right angle weave (CRAW) design?!? Join Allie in her Crystal CRAW Bracelet's beautiful creation that shows off Czech Pearls, Potomac Crystal Briolettes, and seed beads to make a multilayer crystal glam look. In particular, when it comes to this design, there are tons of options to make it your own, including evolving the project into a necklace if you would prefer! Technique Learned: Right Angle Weave

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Crystal CRAW Bracelet Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Czech Pearl Round 6mm - Platinum Shiny, ~24 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Briolettes - Crystal AB 5x8mm, ~46 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne, ~1.5 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 6/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne, ~4 Grams
  • Potomax Push Clasp Rivoli 14mm - Gold, 1 Piece
  • Potomac Crystal Rivoli 14mm - Crystal Silver Backed, 1 Piece
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Begin with a stop bead on .006 Wildfire thread, using a size 11 needle to create a right angle weave base with 6/0 seed beads.
    Add Czech Pearls and 15/0 seed beads to embellish the bracelet, following the right angle weave pattern.
    Continue the pattern for the desired length, then attach one side of the clasp.
    Incorporate Potomac Crystal Briolettes for additional sparkle.
    Attach the other side of the clasp, ensuring the bracelet is secure.
    Finalize the design by adding briolettes on the opposite side and securing the Potomac Crystal Rivoli into the clasp.

    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?

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

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    Item Description

    Are you looking to challenge yourself with a cubic right angle weave (CRAW) design?!? Join Allie in her Crystal CRAW Bracelet's beautiful creation that shows off Czech Pearls, Potomac Crystal Briolettes, and seed beads to make a multilayer crystal glam look. In particular, when it comes to this design, there are tons of options to make it your own, including evolving the project into a necklace if you would prefer! Technique Learned: Right Angle Weave

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Czech Pearl Round 6mm - Platinum Shiny, ~24 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Briolettes - Crystal AB 5x8mm, ~46 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne, ~1.5 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 6/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne, ~4 Grams
  • Potomax Push Clasp Rivoli 14mm - Gold, 1 Piece
  • Potomac Crystal Rivoli 14mm - Crystal Silver Backed, 1 Piece
  • Project Steps

    Begin with a stop bead on .006 Wildfire thread, using a size 11 needle to create a right angle weave base with 6/0 seed beads.
    Add Czech Pearls and 15/0 seed beads to embellish the bracelet, following the right angle weave pattern.
    Continue the pattern for the desired length, then attach one side of the clasp.
    Incorporate Potomac Crystal Briolettes for additional sparkle.
    Attach the other side of the clasp, ensuring the bracelet is secure.
    Finalize the design by adding briolettes on the opposite side and securing the Potomac Crystal Rivoli into the clasp.