Pattern - Full Of Cups Bracelet

This tutorial from PotomacBeads teaches you how to make our "Full of Cups" bracelet design, using Cup Buttons, SuperDuo Beads, Rulla Beads, and Miyuki 8/0 & 11/0 seed beads. The clasp (loop) of this bracelet is also designed to fit over one of the cup buttons and be camouflaged right into the bracelet. See the links below to find the products used in this new beadweaving design!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Pattern - Full Of Cups Bracelet

Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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Quick Project Steps

Thread two needles with about 5 feet of beading thread, one on each end.
Start by creating a base with 8/0 seed beads, forming a cross or diamond shape.
Add SuperDuo Beads on both sides, followed by the Cup Buttons, ensuring they face the same direction.
Integrate Rulla Beads between sections of Cup Buttons, adding texture and dimension to the design.
Create a loop with SuperDuo Beads for the clasp, ensuring it fits snugly over a Cup Button.
Repeat the pattern until the bracelet reaches the desired length, then finish off by securing the thread and adding a touch of glue for durability.

Step 4: Pick Your Own Colors

Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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Item Description

This tutorial from PotomacBeads teaches you how to make our "Full of Cups" bracelet design, using Cup Buttons, SuperDuo Beads, Rulla Beads, and Miyuki 8/0 & 11/0 seed beads. The clasp (loop) of this bracelet is also designed to fit over one of the cup buttons and be camouflaged right into the bracelet. See the links below to find the products used in this new beadweaving design!

Designer's Material List

Project Steps

Thread two needles with about 5 feet of beading thread, one on each end.
Start by creating a base with 8/0 seed beads, forming a cross or diamond shape.
Add SuperDuo Beads on both sides, followed by the Cup Buttons, ensuring they face the same direction.
Integrate Rulla Beads between sections of Cup Buttons, adding texture and dimension to the design.
Create a loop with SuperDuo Beads for the clasp, ensuring it fits snugly over a Cup Button.
Repeat the pattern until the bracelet reaches the desired length, then finish off by securing the thread and adding a touch of glue for durability.