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Gleam Bangle Tutorial

Presenting the first to come in the stackable bangle series - Allie's Gleam Bangle! Because what could be better than a wonderful beaded bangle woven together with tubular peyote stitch?!? You will want to immediately leap into action with this trendy design that rotates between fun, beautiful Potomac Crystal Bicone colors. Be sure to stay alert for more tutorials coming soon with the end goal of filling your stackable jewelry collection!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Gleam Bangle Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Crystal Labrador Full, ~ 7 Gram
Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - DC Galvanized Gold,2g
Potomac Crystal Bicone 2mm - Emerald AB, ~ 8 Beads
Potomac Crystal Bicone 2mm - Metallic Blue Iris, ~ 8 Beads
Potomac Crystal Bicone 2mm - Blue Zircon AB, ~ 8 Beads
Potomac Crystal Bicone 2mm - Metallic Green Iris, ~ 8 Beads
Potomac Crystal Bicone 2mm - Light Sapphire AB, ~ 8 Beads
Potomac Crystal Bicone 2mm - Alexandrite AB, ~ 8 Beads
Potomac Crystal Bicone 2mm - Metallic Purple Iris, ~ 8 Beads
Potomac Crystal Bicone 2mm - Lt. Tanzanite AB, ~ 8 Beads
Potomac Crystal Bicone 2mm - Apricot AB, ~ 8 Beads
Potomac Crystal Bicone 2mm - Light Amethyst AB, ~ 8 Beads

Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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Quick Project Steps

This PotomacBeads tutorial shows you how to use a Tubular Peyote stitch to create a brilliant beaded bangle. Have fun with colors as you design your Gleam Bangle.
1.Put a size 11/12 needle onto .006 Wildfire beading thread. Pick up eight 11/0 seed beads and bring the needle back through the first 6 beads. This will form a circle for you to begin the Peyote stitch.
2.Watch the Gleam Bangle tutorial to follow along with Allie’s step-by-step directions to create this beaded bangle.
3.Line up the two ends of the bracelet, making sure that there are no twists throughout the length. Sew the two ends together using beads from each side to form a Peyote stitch.
Make multiple Gleam bangles in different colors to wear as a stackable set or give them as gifts. Who doesn’t love receiving new jewelry?

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"
Gleam Bangle Tutorial
PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

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Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

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Item Description

Presenting the first to come in the stackable bangle series - Allie's Gleam Bangle! Because what could be better than a wonderful beaded bangle woven together with tubular peyote stitch?!? You will want to immediately leap into action with this trendy design that rotates between fun, beautiful Potomac Crystal Bicone colors. Be sure to stay alert for more tutorials coming soon with the end goal of filling your stackable jewelry collection!

Designer's Material List

The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Crystal Labrador Full, ~ 7 Gram
Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - DC Galvanized Gold,2g
Potomac Crystal Bicone 2mm - Emerald AB, ~ 8 Beads
Potomac Crystal Bicone 2mm - Metallic Blue Iris, ~ 8 Beads
Potomac Crystal Bicone 2mm - Blue Zircon AB, ~ 8 Beads
Potomac Crystal Bicone 2mm - Metallic Green Iris, ~ 8 Beads
Potomac Crystal Bicone 2mm - Light Sapphire AB, ~ 8 Beads
Potomac Crystal Bicone 2mm - Alexandrite AB, ~ 8 Beads
Potomac Crystal Bicone 2mm - Metallic Purple Iris, ~ 8 Beads
Potomac Crystal Bicone 2mm - Lt. Tanzanite AB, ~ 8 Beads
Potomac Crystal Bicone 2mm - Apricot AB, ~ 8 Beads
Potomac Crystal Bicone 2mm - Light Amethyst AB, ~ 8 Beads

Project Steps

This PotomacBeads tutorial shows you how to use a Tubular Peyote stitch to create a brilliant beaded bangle. Have fun with colors as you design your Gleam Bangle.
1.Put a size 11/12 needle onto .006 Wildfire beading thread. Pick up eight 11/0 seed beads and bring the needle back through the first 6 beads. This will form a circle for you to begin the Peyote stitch.
2.Watch the Gleam Bangle tutorial to follow along with Allie’s step-by-step directions to create this beaded bangle.
3.Line up the two ends of the bracelet, making sure that there are no twists throughout the length. Sew the two ends together using beads from each side to form a Peyote stitch.
Make multiple Gleam bangles in different colors to wear as a stackable set or give them as gifts. Who doesn’t love receiving new jewelry?