Butterfly Boxes Bracelet Tutorial

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This video from PotomacBeads co-founder Allie Buchman teaches you how to make Anna Tonnesen's "Butterfly Boxes" bracelet. Find more information and links to the products below.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Butterfly Boxes Bracelet Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • Silky Beads - White Lila Vega Luster
  • Pinch Beads - Jet AB
  • Potomac Crystal Rivoli 10mm - Violet Metallic Ice
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Matte Transparent Smoky Amethyst
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Galvanized Silver
  • Cup Buttons - Jet Picasso
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    In this PotomacBeads tutorial you’ll learn how to use 2 needles to create this lovely, silky Butterfly Boxes bracelet.
    1. Thread 2 needles onto 5 feet of thread. Bring the needles through a cup button, pick up 2 silver seed beads on each needle. Cross through a pinch bead in either direction with both needles. Reinforce the seed beads and cup button by re-threading with each needle.
    2. Make the wings of the Butterfly Boxes bracelet by watching the tutorial where Allie will guide you through the process.
    3. Pick up 2 silver beads onto each needle and then bring both needles through a pinch bead in the same direction. Make a loop with 30 seed beads. Tie the threads into a knot. Reinforce the end of the loop by threading through again. Burn down the edges. Glue the Potomac crystal rivoli into the cup button.
    The Butterfly Boxes bracelet is a nice flexible bracelet that’s comfortable to wear. You can add some more bling to it if you’d like by stitching crystals along the outside edge. Find all your beading needs at PotomacBeads.

    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 video from PotomacBeads co-founder Allie Buchman teaches you how to make Anna Tonnesen's "Butterfly Boxes" bracelet. Find more information and links to the products below.

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • Silky Beads - White Lila Vega Luster
  • Pinch Beads - Jet AB
  • Potomac Crystal Rivoli 10mm - Violet Metallic Ice
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Matte Transparent Smoky Amethyst
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Galvanized Silver
  • Cup Buttons - Jet Picasso
  • Project Steps

    In this PotomacBeads tutorial you’ll learn how to use 2 needles to create this lovely, silky Butterfly Boxes bracelet.
    1. Thread 2 needles onto 5 feet of thread. Bring the needles through a cup button, pick up 2 silver seed beads on each needle. Cross through a pinch bead in either direction with both needles. Reinforce the seed beads and cup button by re-threading with each needle.
    2. Make the wings of the Butterfly Boxes bracelet by watching the tutorial where Allie will guide you through the process.
    3. Pick up 2 silver beads onto each needle and then bring both needles through a pinch bead in the same direction. Make a loop with 30 seed beads. Tie the threads into a knot. Reinforce the end of the loop by threading through again. Burn down the edges. Glue the Potomac crystal rivoli into the cup button.
    The Butterfly Boxes bracelet is a nice flexible bracelet that’s comfortable to wear. You can add some more bling to it if you’d like by stitching crystals along the outside edge. Find all your beading needs at PotomacBeads.