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Arctic Waves Bracelet Tutorial

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Learn how to embellish a ladder stitch base in a chevron pattern. Add in some crystal for a pop of shimmer and finish off with a custom clasp that ties the whole piece together. Technique learned: Ladder Stitch The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Sea Foam Lined Crystal AB 8/0, 6 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Silver Lined Green AB 11/0, 2 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Semi-Frosted Pale Blue Lined Cornflower Blue 11/0, 2 Grams
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Emerald 2mm | Pack of 120, ~ 60 Beads
  • Potomax Infinite Cabochon Clasp 12.5mm Pack of 2, 1 Bead
  • Czech Cabochons - Metallic Aqua 10mm (Pack of 5), 1 Bead
  • Mermaid Glass Beads - Sapphire Matte 6mm

    • Step 1: Choose Your Materials

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    • Czech Cabochons - Metallic Aqua 10mm (Pack of 5)

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    • Miyuki Seed Beads - Sea Foam Lined Crystal AB 8/0

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    • Miyuki Seed Beads - Semi-Frosted Pale Blue Lined Cornflower Blue 11/0

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    • Miyuki Seed Beads - Silver Lined Green AB 11/0

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    • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Emerald 2mm | Pack of 120

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    • Pattern - Bracelet Projects/Arctic Waves Bracelet

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    Step 2: Watch the 
    Video Tutorial

    Arctic Waves Bracelet Tutorial
    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Sea Foam Lined Crystal AB 8/0, 6 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Silver Lined Green AB 11/0, 2 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Semi-Frosted Pale Blue Lined Cornflower Blue 11/0, 2 Grams
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Emerald 2mm | Pack of 120, ~ 60 Beads
  • Potomax Infinite Cabochon Clasp 12.5mm Pack of 2, 1 Bead
  • Czech Cabochons - Metallic Aqua 10mm (Pack of 5), 1 Bead

    • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Learn how to create a ladder stitch base in this PotomacBeads tutorial. The Arctic Waves bracelet has a wavy texture with icy cool Potomac crystals for added bling. 1. Pick up a seed bead and thread through the bead again to create a stop bead, leaving a couple inches for a tail. Add 2 more seed beads. Pick up another 3 seed beads and pass the needle back up through the first 3 beads. Bring the needle down the second set of seed beads, add another 3 seed beads. Continue on with the ladder stitch until you have the length of your bracelet. 2. Watch the Arctic Waves Bracelet tutorial to follow along with Anna as she shows you how to create the pattern used to embellish her beautiful beaded bracelet design. 3. Cut a new piece of thread and bring the needle through the center seed bead in the last row of ladder stitch. Pick up an 11/0 and pass through the clasp and pick up another 11/0. Bring the needle down through the bracelet and then reinforce the clasp. Glue the cabochon into the Potomax infinite clasp. Have fun creating the gorgeous Arctic Waves Bracelet. It’s a dazzling accessory that you will love to show off and maybe even give as a gift to someone special. Technique learned: Ladder Stitch Project Length: 7.5"

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    • Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Ultimate | Crystal | 9x3"
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    • Thread Zap II
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    • BeadTec Beading Needles Sizes 10, 11, 12 | Mix Pack of 6
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    • Plastic Caliper Tool - White
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    • BeadTec DragonThread - Crystal/White | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool
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    • BeadTec DragonThread - Green | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool
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    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    BeadTec Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
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    Arctic Waves Bracelet Tutorial
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    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers
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    Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

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    Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

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    Learn how to embellish a ladder stitch base in a chevron pattern. Add in some crystal for a pop of shimmer and finish off with a custom clasp that ties the whole piece together. Technique learned: Ladder Stitch The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Sea Foam Lined Crystal AB 8/0, 6 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Silver Lined Green AB 11/0, 2 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Semi-Frosted Pale Blue Lined Cornflower Blue 11/0, 2 Grams
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Emerald 2mm | Pack of 120, ~ 60 Beads
  • Potomax Infinite Cabochon Clasp 12.5mm Pack of 2, 1 Bead
  • Czech Cabochons - Metallic Aqua 10mm (Pack of 5), 1 Bead
  • Mermaid Glass Beads - Sapphire Matte 6mm

    • Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Sea Foam Lined Crystal AB 8/0, 6 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Silver Lined Green AB 11/0, 2 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Semi-Frosted Pale Blue Lined Cornflower Blue 11/0, 2 Grams
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Emerald 2mm | Pack of 120, ~ 60 Beads
  • Potomax Infinite Cabochon Clasp 12.5mm Pack of 2, 1 Bead
  • Czech Cabochons - Metallic Aqua 10mm (Pack of 5), 1 Bead

    • Project Steps

    Learn how to create a ladder stitch base in this PotomacBeads tutorial. The Arctic Waves bracelet has a wavy texture with icy cool Potomac crystals for added bling. 1. Pick up a seed bead and thread through the bead again to create a stop bead, leaving a couple inches for a tail. Add 2 more seed beads. Pick up another 3 seed beads and pass the needle back up through the first 3 beads. Bring the needle down the second set of seed beads, add another 3 seed beads. Continue on with the ladder stitch until you have the length of your bracelet. 2. Watch the Arctic Waves Bracelet tutorial to follow along with Anna as she shows you how to create the pattern used to embellish her beautiful beaded bracelet design. 3. Cut a new piece of thread and bring the needle through the center seed bead in the last row of ladder stitch. Pick up an 11/0 and pass through the clasp and pick up another 11/0. Bring the needle down through the bracelet and then reinforce the clasp. Glue the cabochon into the Potomax infinite clasp. Have fun creating the gorgeous Arctic Waves Bracelet. It’s a dazzling accessory that you will love to show off and maybe even give as a gift to someone special. Technique learned: Ladder Stitch Project Length: 7.5"