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Whale of a Tail Bracelet Tutorial

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This video tutorial from The PotomacBeads Allie teaches you how to make a Whale of a Tail Bracelet. To purchase PotomacBeads products feature in the tutorial, see the links below.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

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  • Cup Buttons - Jet AB Full | Pack of 5

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  • Miyuki Drop Beads - Silver Labrador Full 3.4mm DP-55006

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  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Crystal Silver Rainbow 15/0

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  • MobyDuo Beads - Jet Full AB | Pack of 90

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  • MobyDuo Beads - Metallic Aqua | Pack of 90

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Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Whale of a Tail Bracelet Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
MobyDuo Beads - Metallic Aqua, ~ 40 Pieces
MobyDuo Beads - Jet Full AB, ~ 19 Pieces
Miyuki Seed Bead 15/0 - Crystal Silver Rainbow, 1 Gram
Miyuki Drop 3.4mm - Crystal Labrador Full, 2 grams
Cup Button - Jet AB Full,1 Piece

Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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Quick Project Steps

Attach the cup button using three 15/0 Miyuki seed beads.
Begin the bracelet body by threading MobyDuo beads and Miyuki drops, alternating as per the pattern.
Continue adding beads, following the two-needle technique for symmetrical beadwork.
As the bracelet grows, repeat the pattern until reaching the desired length.
Finish the bracelet by securing the tail and adding a loop for the button clasp.

Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
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Beading Mat - Beading Design Mat
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PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers
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Item Description

This video tutorial from The PotomacBeads Allie teaches you how to make a Whale of a Tail Bracelet. To purchase PotomacBeads products feature in the tutorial, see the links below.

Designer's Material List

The designer's suggested colors & materials:
MobyDuo Beads - Metallic Aqua, ~ 40 Pieces
MobyDuo Beads - Jet Full AB, ~ 19 Pieces
Miyuki Seed Bead 15/0 - Crystal Silver Rainbow, 1 Gram
Miyuki Drop 3.4mm - Crystal Labrador Full, 2 grams
Cup Button - Jet AB Full,1 Piece

Project Steps

Attach the cup button using three 15/0 Miyuki seed beads.
Begin the bracelet body by threading MobyDuo beads and Miyuki drops, alternating as per the pattern.
Continue adding beads, following the two-needle technique for symmetrical beadwork.
As the bracelet grows, repeat the pattern until reaching the desired length.
Finish the bracelet by securing the tail and adding a loop for the button clasp.