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Stars & Stripes Bracelet Tutorial

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Allie teaches you to make her patriotic 'Stars & Stripes' bracelet using nothing but Miyuki Delicas, Wildfire, and your choice of clasp! The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Miyuki Delica 11/0 - Opaque Red, ~3 Grams
  • Miyuki Delica 11/0 - Opaque Cobalt, 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Delica 11/0 - White Opal AB, 3 Grams
  • Miyuki Delica 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Silver, 0.5 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Galvanized Gold
  • Claspgarten - Elegant Elements Clasp Square Gold Plated, 1 Piece

    • Step 1: Choose Your Materials

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    • DB0220 Miyuki Delica Beads White Opal Size 11/0

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    • DB0726 Miyuki Delica Beads Opaque Cobalt Size 11/0

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    • DB0753 Miyuki Delica Beads Matte Opaque Red Size 11/0

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    • DB1831 Miyuki Delica Beads Duracoat Galvanized Silver 11/0

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    • Claspgarten Princess Cut Box Push Clasp with Swarovski Crystals | 17mm | 2-Strand | Real 23k Gold Plated

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    • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Gold 15/0

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    Step 2: Watch the 
    Video Tutorial

    Stars & Stripes Bracelet Tutorial
    The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • Miyuki Delica 11/0 in Opaque Red (~3 Grams), Opaque Cobalt (~1 Gram), White Opal AB (~3 Grams), and Duracoat Galvanized Silver (~1/2 Grams)
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 in Galvanized Yellow Gold (~1 Gram)
  • Elegant Elements Clasp Square Gold Plated (1 Piece)
  • Wildfire beading thread in white (0.006)
  • Size 10 beading needle

    • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Start with gathering all materials and preparing your workspace.
    Thread your needle with approximately 5 feet of white wildfire beading thread.
    Begin the herringbone pattern with ladder stitch for the base row using the selected Delica 11/0 beads for the American flag design.
    Follow the herringbone stitch technique, adding beads according to the pattern to create the flag's stars and stripes.
    Continue the pattern to achieve the desired bracelet length, repeating the flag pattern or incorporating stripes as preferred.
    Finish the bracelet by attaching the clasp using ladder stitch and secure the thread ends.

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    • BeadTec DragonThread - Crystal/White | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool
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    • BeadTec Beading Needles Sizes 10, 11, 12 | Mix Pack of 6
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    • Protective Coatings - Permalac Collection | Semi-Gloss and Matte (8ml bottle of each)
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    • Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Ultimate | Crystal | 9x3"
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    • Thread Zap II
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    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    BeadTec Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
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    Stars & Stripes Bracelet Tutorial
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    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers
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    Item Description

    Allie teaches you to make her patriotic 'Stars & Stripes' bracelet using nothing but Miyuki Delicas, Wildfire, and your choice of clasp! The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Miyuki Delica 11/0 - Opaque Red, ~3 Grams
  • Miyuki Delica 11/0 - Opaque Cobalt, 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Delica 11/0 - White Opal AB, 3 Grams
  • Miyuki Delica 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Silver, 0.5 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Galvanized Gold
  • Claspgarten - Elegant Elements Clasp Square Gold Plated, 1 Piece

    • Designer's Material List

    The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • Miyuki Delica 11/0 in Opaque Red (~3 Grams), Opaque Cobalt (~1 Gram), White Opal AB (~3 Grams), and Duracoat Galvanized Silver (~1/2 Grams)
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 in Galvanized Yellow Gold (~1 Gram)
  • Elegant Elements Clasp Square Gold Plated (1 Piece)
  • Wildfire beading thread in white (0.006)
  • Size 10 beading needle

    • Project Steps

    Start with gathering all materials and preparing your workspace.
    Thread your needle with approximately 5 feet of white wildfire beading thread.
    Begin the herringbone pattern with ladder stitch for the base row using the selected Delica 11/0 beads for the American flag design.
    Follow the herringbone stitch technique, adding beads according to the pattern to create the flag's stars and stripes.
    Continue the pattern to achieve the desired bracelet length, repeating the flag pattern or incorporating stripes as preferred.
    Finish the bracelet by attaching the clasp using ladder stitch and secure the thread ends.