Captive Bracelet Tutorial

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This Captive Bracelet is the perfect accessory for finishing any look with a striking and modern geometric design! The repeating pattern of trapping a DiscDuo® Bead with EVA® Beads creates eye-catching texture and beautiful contrast. In addition, these beads are simple to work with when capitalizing on 2-needle beadweaving techniques like you'll need to complete your bracelet design!! Create your captivating piece of jewelry today!!!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Captive Bracelet Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Czech Drop Beads 4x6mm - Jade,~28 Beads
  • DiscDuo Beads - Jet Picasso, ~ 13 Beads
  • Eva Beads - Vintage Copper, ~ 26 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Galvanized Gold, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Opaque Turquoise, ~ 1 Gram
  • Button Clasp - Vintage Copper, 1 Piece
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Go back to the basics of bead weaving with this PotomacBeads tutorial. The light jade colored Czech drops with the metallic vintage copper EVA beads give this Captive bracelet a classy look that you’ll be proud to wear out and show off.
    1. Size 12 needle on 5 feet of .006 beading thread. Put 1 gold and 1 turquoise seed bead onto the thread. Bring both needles through the cup button. Bring one needle through the button and seed beads and back down the button to reinforce. Add 3 gold seed beads, a Czech drop and another seed bead to each needle.
    2. Watch the Captive Bracelet tutorial to see how Allie captures a DiscDuo bead between EVA beads to begin the pattern of the bracelet.
    3. Create a loop on the end with turquoise seed beads. Tie off the threads and burn down the ends.
    PotomacBeads has everything you need to get started on your beading journey. Not only do we carry beautiful beads of all sizes, shapes and colors, we also have the tools and supplies needed to turn those beads into wonderful works of art.
    Enjoy using this jewelry-making bead tutorial video to help you become a more creative and happier beader!

    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

    This Captive Bracelet is the perfect accessory for finishing any look with a striking and modern geometric design! The repeating pattern of trapping a DiscDuo® Bead with EVA® Beads creates eye-catching texture and beautiful contrast. In addition, these beads are simple to work with when capitalizing on 2-needle beadweaving techniques like you'll need to complete your bracelet design!! Create your captivating piece of jewelry today!!!

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Czech Drop Beads 4x6mm - Jade,~28 Beads
  • DiscDuo Beads - Jet Picasso, ~ 13 Beads
  • Eva Beads - Vintage Copper, ~ 26 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Galvanized Gold, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Opaque Turquoise, ~ 1 Gram
  • Button Clasp - Vintage Copper, 1 Piece
  • Project Steps

    Go back to the basics of bead weaving with this PotomacBeads tutorial. The light jade colored Czech drops with the metallic vintage copper EVA beads give this Captive bracelet a classy look that you’ll be proud to wear out and show off.
    1. Size 12 needle on 5 feet of .006 beading thread. Put 1 gold and 1 turquoise seed bead onto the thread. Bring both needles through the cup button. Bring one needle through the button and seed beads and back down the button to reinforce. Add 3 gold seed beads, a Czech drop and another seed bead to each needle.
    2. Watch the Captive Bracelet tutorial to see how Allie captures a DiscDuo bead between EVA beads to begin the pattern of the bracelet.
    3. Create a loop on the end with turquoise seed beads. Tie off the threads and burn down the ends.
    PotomacBeads has everything you need to get started on your beading journey. Not only do we carry beautiful beads of all sizes, shapes and colors, we also have the tools and supplies needed to turn those beads into wonderful works of art.
    Enjoy using this jewelry-making bead tutorial video to help you become a more creative and happier beader!