When Pigs Fly Tutorial

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In this video tutorial from PotomacBeads, Ashley teaches you how to make her "When Pigs Fly" bracelet tutorial with Piggy beads, RounDuo beads, and DiscDuo beads.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

When Pigs Fly Tutorial
The Designer's suggested colors and materials for ~7.5-inch (19 cm) wrist:
  • DiscDuo Beads - Jade Light AB Full
  • RounDuo Beads - Crystal Magic Blue
  • DropDuo - White Shimmer
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Transparent Capri Blue
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Noir Lined Crystal AB
  • Cup Buttons - Crystal AB
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Start with a wingspan length of green wildfire thread, doubling it with a needle on each end.
    Add an 8/0 bead to the middle of the thread, followed by an 11/0 bead on each needle, sliding them down to sit next to the 8/0 bead.
    Begin the detailed beadwork using the DiscDuo®, RounDuo®, DropDuo, and Miyuki Seed Beads as guided in the video.

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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    • 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

    In this video tutorial from PotomacBeads, Ashley teaches you how to make her "When Pigs Fly" bracelet tutorial with Piggy beads, RounDuo beads, and DiscDuo beads.

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer's suggested colors and materials for ~7.5-inch (19 cm) wrist:
  • DiscDuo Beads - Jade Light AB Full
  • RounDuo Beads - Crystal Magic Blue
  • DropDuo - White Shimmer
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Transparent Capri Blue
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Noir Lined Crystal AB
  • Cup Buttons - Crystal AB
  • Project Steps

    Start with a wingspan length of green wildfire thread, doubling it with a needle on each end.
    Add an 8/0 bead to the middle of the thread, followed by an 11/0 bead on each needle, sliding them down to sit next to the 8/0 bead.
    Begin the detailed beadwork using the DiscDuo®, RounDuo®, DropDuo, and Miyuki Seed Beads as guided in the video.