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Roman Ruins Bracelet Tutorial

This tutorial from PotomacBeads shows you how to make our "Roman Ruins" bracelet, which is based upon peyote stitch and uses a mixture of Miyuki seed beads and bugle beads.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Roman Ruins Bracelet Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • 11/0 Miyuki seed beads
  • 3mm bugle beads (6mm can also be used with adjustments)
  • Clasps for bracelet closure
  • Beading needle (size 10 or 12 recommended)
  • Beading thread (.006 inch wildfire or fireline recommended)
  • Stop bead
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Prepare Your Materials: Gather 11/0 seed beads, 3mm bugle beads, a clasp, a beading needle, beading thread, and a stop bead.
    Attach the Stop Bead: Thread your needle and pass it through a stop bead twice, leaving a six-inch tail. This will hold your work in place.
    Begin the Bead Pattern: String two 11/0 seed beads, one bugle bead, repeating until you have four sections of bugle beads separated by seed beads.
    End with two seed beads.
    Start the Peyote Stitch: Skipping the first seed bead, pass through the next seed bead, adding 11/0 seed beads and integrating bugle beads into the pattern.
    Continue the Pattern: Follow the peyote stitch technique, alternating between adding seed beads and passing through bugle beads to extend the bracelet.
    Finish the Bracelet: Once you reach the desired length, secure the ends with clasps to complete your Roman Ruins bracelet.

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    • BeadTec DragonThread - Crystal/White | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool
    • BeadTec Beading Needles Sizes 10, 11, 12 | Mix Pack of 6
    • Protective Coatings - Permalac Collection | Semi-Gloss and Matte (8ml bottle of each)
    • Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Ultimate | Crystal | 9x3"
    • Thread Zap II

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    BeadTec Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
    Roman Ruins Bracelet Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    This tutorial from PotomacBeads shows you how to make our "Roman Ruins" bracelet, which is based upon peyote stitch and uses a mixture of Miyuki seed beads and bugle beads.

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • 11/0 Miyuki seed beads
  • 3mm bugle beads (6mm can also be used with adjustments)
  • Clasps for bracelet closure
  • Beading needle (size 10 or 12 recommended)
  • Beading thread (.006 inch wildfire or fireline recommended)
  • Stop bead
  • Project Steps

    Prepare Your Materials: Gather 11/0 seed beads, 3mm bugle beads, a clasp, a beading needle, beading thread, and a stop bead.
    Attach the Stop Bead: Thread your needle and pass it through a stop bead twice, leaving a six-inch tail. This will hold your work in place.
    Begin the Bead Pattern: String two 11/0 seed beads, one bugle bead, repeating until you have four sections of bugle beads separated by seed beads.
    End with two seed beads.
    Start the Peyote Stitch: Skipping the first seed bead, pass through the next seed bead, adding 11/0 seed beads and integrating bugle beads into the pattern.
    Continue the Pattern: Follow the peyote stitch technique, alternating between adding seed beads and passing through bugle beads to extend the bracelet.
    Finish the Bracelet: Once you reach the desired length, secure the ends with clasps to complete your Roman Ruins bracelet.