• Jewelry-Making Supplies
  • Kits & Collections
  • Subscriptions
  • Learn to Make
  • Discounts & Deals

Summer Shadows Bracelet Tutorial

Take a break in the shade with Allie's Summer Shadows Bracelet. She weaves together 2-hole Halo Beads®, DiscDuo® Beads, and Potomac Crystals for an enchanting, reversible beaded bracelet.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Summer Shadows Bracelet Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials for ~7.5-inch (19 cm) wrist:
  • DiscDuo - White Shimmer, 28 Pieces
  • Halo Bead 2H - Gunmetal, 10 Pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Bicones 3mm- Opal AB, 30 Pieces
  • Miyuki Seed Bead 15/0 - Nickel Plated, ~ 2 grams
  • Miyuki Spacer Bead 2.2x1mm - White Opaque Luster, ~ 1 Gram
  • Cup Button - White Shimmer, 1 Piece
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

    steps

    Quick Project Steps

    Begin with two needles on .006 wildfire beading thread, adding a white cut button, three millimeter bicone in opal, halo bead two hole in gunmetal, disc duo in white shimmer, and Miyuki seed beads. Start by adding the clasp with both needles, then proceed to add beads in a pattern that includes the halo and disc duo beads for the bracelet's structure.

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    • Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Ultimate | Crystal | 9x3"
    • 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?

    BeadTec Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
    Summer Shadows Bracelet Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

    Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

    • Learn how to create beautiful and artistic RounDuo Bangle Stacker Bracelets in this DIY jewelry-making tutorial. Using RounDuo or RounDuo Mini beads paired with 11/0, 15/0, and 8/0 seed beads, this video will guide you through each step, from selecting materials to finishing with a clasp or continuous bangle design.

      Read More

    Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

    • Glasgow Rose Embroidered Pendant - DIY Jewelry Making Tutorial by PotomacBeads
    • Glasgow Rose Embroidered Pendant - DIY Jewelry Making Tutorial by PotomacBeads

    Watch Anna Tonnesen as she provides detailed step by step tutorial instructions to learn to embroider with beads. Create the Glasgow Rose pendant or create your own masterpiece of DIY jewelry following this project tutorial. Learn how to lay out your embroidery project, cut and shape your surface, sew on beads, apply the backing and seem the sides of the piece.
    • Comet Earrings - DIY Jewelry Making Tutorial by PotomacBeads
    • Flower Gem Earrings - DIY Jewelry Making Tutorial by PotomacBeads
    • Embroidered Rings - DIY Jewelry Making Tutorial by PotomacBeads

    Join Our Growing Community

    Community profile photo 1
    Community profile photo 2
    Community profile photo 3
    Community profile photo 4

    Our Testimonials

    • 5
      5405 (83.7%)
    • 4
      739 (11.4%)
    • 3
      261 (4%)
    • 2
      30 (0.5%)
    • 1
      24 (0.4%)
    95% of customers rate this company 4- or 5-stars
    Newest to Oldest
    • Favorite Reviews
    • Highest to Lowest
    • Newest to Oldest
    All Ratings
    • All Ratings
    • 5 ★ Reviews
    • 4 ★ Reviews
    • 3 ★ Reviews
    • 2 ★ Reviews
    • 1 ★ Reviews
    Patricia F. Verified Customer
    03-21-25

    I would like the same kit in silver for the special price but it is out of stock.....thanks

    Helen K. Verified Customer
    03-21-25

    hard to figure out shopping cart

    Eleanor K. Verified Customer
    03-21-25

    My local bead store closed a few years ago. I am glad to find a new place to shop

    Melissa M. Verified Customer
    03-21-25

    Good not hard to navigate website

    Jenny V. Verified Customer
    03-21-25

    Great variety of beads and fantastic free tutorials. I love getting the email every day to see what is on sale and the new projects.

    Luisa P. Verified Customer
    03-20-25

    hard time finding what I needed, out of stock, came back to the store was now available, had to make two orders, two shipment charges.

    Olivia Z. Verified Customer
    03-20-25

    Great choices available.

    Bonnie S. Verified Customer
    03-20-25

    I just wish they had more current sizes for cushion cut stones.

    Carol S. Verified Customer
    03-20-25

    Great srrvice.

    Amy K. Verified Customer
    03-20-25

    Wonderful Selection!

    Only Visible on Admin Mode

    Item Description

    Take a break in the shade with Allie's Summer Shadows Bracelet. She weaves together 2-hole Halo Beads®, DiscDuo® Beads, and Potomac Crystals for an enchanting, reversible beaded bracelet.

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer’s suggested colors and materials for ~7.5-inch (19 cm) wrist:
  • DiscDuo - White Shimmer, 28 Pieces
  • Halo Bead 2H - Gunmetal, 10 Pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Bicones 3mm- Opal AB, 30 Pieces
  • Miyuki Seed Bead 15/0 - Nickel Plated, ~ 2 grams
  • Miyuki Spacer Bead 2.2x1mm - White Opaque Luster, ~ 1 Gram
  • Cup Button - White Shimmer, 1 Piece
  • Project Steps

    Begin with two needles on .006 wildfire beading thread, adding a white cut button, three millimeter bicone in opal, halo bead two hole in gunmetal, disc duo in white shimmer, and Miyuki seed beads. Start by adding the clasp with both needles, then proceed to add beads in a pattern that includes the halo and disc duo beads for the bracelet's structure.