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Hugs & Kisses Bracelet Tutorial

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This tutorial from PotomacBeads shows you how to make our "Hugs & Kisses" bracelet, which uses some variations of right angle weave and diagonal stitch to create fun, quick, easy, and beautiful jewelry. All you need are seed beads, and the round beds of your choice. You can also use the same technique to make the pattern wider, or, to make into necklace, earrings, or pendants! Find a complete list of supplies below.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

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  • Czech Faceted Round Beads - Amethyst 4mm | Pack of 100

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  • Czech Round Beads - White Lila Luster 6mm | Pack of 50

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  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Galvanized Smoky Mauve 11/0

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  • Pattern - Hugs And Kisses Bracelet

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Step 2: Watch the 
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Hugs & Kisses Bracelet Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
Czech Round 6mm - White Lila Luster
Czech Faceted Round 4mm - Amethyst
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Galvanized Smoky Mauve

Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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Quick Project Steps

Gather all materials: seed beads, Czech Round beads, Czech Faceted Round beads, beading thread, and needles.
Create a loop closure with a bead and thread, adding seed beads to form the starting point.
Begin the base of the bracelet using diagonal stitch or two-needle right angle weave, crossing threads through 6mm beads.
Add embellishments on top of the base to form X's and O's, using seed beads and 4mm beads for the X's.
Finish the bracelet by creating a loop for the clasp, reinforcing the closure, and securing the thread ends.
Admire your completed "Hugs & Kisses" bracelet.

Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
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This tutorial from PotomacBeads shows you how to make our "Hugs & Kisses" bracelet, which uses some variations of right angle weave and diagonal stitch to create fun, quick, easy, and beautiful jewelry. All you need are seed beads, and the round beds of your choice. You can also use the same technique to make the pattern wider, or, to make into necklace, earrings, or pendants! Find a complete list of supplies below.

Designer's Material List

The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
Czech Round 6mm - White Lila Luster
Czech Faceted Round 4mm - Amethyst
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Galvanized Smoky Mauve

Project Steps

Gather all materials: seed beads, Czech Round beads, Czech Faceted Round beads, beading thread, and needles.
Create a loop closure with a bead and thread, adding seed beads to form the starting point.
Begin the base of the bracelet using diagonal stitch or two-needle right angle weave, crossing threads through 6mm beads.
Add embellishments on top of the base to form X's and O's, using seed beads and 4mm beads for the X's.
Finish the bracelet by creating a loop for the clasp, reinforcing the closure, and securing the thread ends.
Admire your completed "Hugs & Kisses" bracelet.