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Mermaid's Tail Bracelet Tutorial

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Grab your supplies from the August Best Bead Box XL and start creating this magical Mermaid's Tail Bracelet! Potomac Crystal Navettes are surrounded by frothy seed beads, and Magatama Beads create the "flippers" on this truly ethereal design!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

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  • Miyuki Long Magatama Beads - Ceylon 4x7mm

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  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Silver Lined Light Sapphire 11/0

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  • Potomac Crystal Navettes (In Settings) - White Opal 7x15mm | Pack of 6

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  • Pattern - Mermaids Tail Bracelet

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Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Mermaid's Tail Bracelet Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials for ~7.5-inch (19 cm) wrist:
  • Potomac Crystal Navettes 7x15mm - White Opal, 4 Pieces
  • Miyuki Seed Bead 11/0 - Silver Lined Light Sapphire, ~ 3 Grams
  • DiamonDuo Mini - Prismatic Peacock, 10 Pieces
  • Dragon Scales - Crystal Silver Rainbow, 20 Pieces
  • Magatama Beads - Ivory Ceylon, 20 Pieces
  • Magnetic Clasp Disc - Silver Plated, 1 Piece

    • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Begin with two needles and about five feet of beading thread, starting with a magnetic clasp. Use Potomac Crystal Navettes, Miyuki Seed Beads, DiamonDuo Minis, Dragon Scales, and Magatama Beads. Start by adding a seed bead with both needles going through it in the same direction, then proceed with two needle right angle weave, adding beads to create the mermaid's tail design.

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
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    Item Description

    Grab your supplies from the August Best Bead Box XL and start creating this magical Mermaid's Tail Bracelet! Potomac Crystal Navettes are surrounded by frothy seed beads, and Magatama Beads create the "flippers" on this truly ethereal design!

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer’s suggested colors and materials for ~7.5-inch (19 cm) wrist:
  • Potomac Crystal Navettes 7x15mm - White Opal, 4 Pieces
  • Miyuki Seed Bead 11/0 - Silver Lined Light Sapphire, ~ 3 Grams
  • DiamonDuo Mini - Prismatic Peacock, 10 Pieces
  • Dragon Scales - Crystal Silver Rainbow, 20 Pieces
  • Magatama Beads - Ivory Ceylon, 20 Pieces
  • Magnetic Clasp Disc - Silver Plated, 1 Piece

    • Project Steps

    Begin with two needles and about five feet of beading thread, starting with a magnetic clasp. Use Potomac Crystal Navettes, Miyuki Seed Beads, DiamonDuo Minis, Dragon Scales, and Magatama Beads. Start by adding a seed bead with both needles going through it in the same direction, then proceed with two needle right angle weave, adding beads to create the mermaid's tail design.