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Mina Pattern Tutorial

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This video from The Potomac Bead Company teaches you how to make Annick Puca's "Mina" element, which can be used for necklace, bracelet, earring, or pendant patterns. Find a list of supplies in the description below.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

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Step 2: Watch the 
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Mina Pattern Tutorial
The Designer's suggested colors and materials:
  • Arcos Par Puca® - 10 Pieces
  • IoS Par Puca® - 4 Pieces
  • Minos Par Puca® - 2 Pieces
  • Matubo Beads - 6 Pieces
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0

    • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Prepare Your Materials: Gather Arcos, Ios (Eos), Minos beads, seed beads (sizes 11/0, 15/0, 8/0), beading thread, needle, and any optional materials like thread conditioner or crystals for embellishment.
    Thread Your Needle: Cut about 5 feet of beading thread, thread your needle, and condition the thread if desired.
    Begin Beading: Start with an Arcos bead, adding it in an arc shape with seed beads to form the base of the Mina element.
    Add Ios Beads: Incorporate Ios (Eos) beads into your design, securing them with seed beads and connecting them to the Arcos beads.
    Expand the Element: Continue adding and connecting beads, following the pattern to expand your Mina element to the desired size.
    Embellish: Add a crystal or Montes for a decorative touch in the center of the Mina element.
    Finish Your Piece: Complete the element or repeat the pattern to create a longer piece. Finish by adding a clasp or making a loop for closure.

    Step 4: Pick Your Own Colors

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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    Item Description

    This video from The Potomac Bead Company teaches you how to make Annick Puca's "Mina" element, which can be used for necklace, bracelet, earring, or pendant patterns. Find a list of supplies in the description below.

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer's suggested colors and materials:
  • Arcos Par Puca® - 10 Pieces
  • IoS Par Puca® - 4 Pieces
  • Minos Par Puca® - 2 Pieces
  • Matubo Beads - 6 Pieces
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0

    • Project Steps

    Prepare Your Materials: Gather Arcos, Ios (Eos), Minos beads, seed beads (sizes 11/0, 15/0, 8/0), beading thread, needle, and any optional materials like thread conditioner or crystals for embellishment.
    Thread Your Needle: Cut about 5 feet of beading thread, thread your needle, and condition the thread if desired.
    Begin Beading: Start with an Arcos bead, adding it in an arc shape with seed beads to form the base of the Mina element.
    Add Ios Beads: Incorporate Ios (Eos) beads into your design, securing them with seed beads and connecting them to the Arcos beads.
    Expand the Element: Continue adding and connecting beads, following the pattern to expand your Mina element to the desired size.
    Embellish: Add a crystal or Montes for a decorative touch in the center of the Mina element.
    Finish Your Piece: Complete the element or repeat the pattern to create a longer piece. Finish by adding a clasp or making a loop for closure.