How to CRAW Tutorial

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In this video tutorial from The PotomacBeads, Allie Buchman teaches you how to use bead weave with CRAW (Cubic Right Angle Weave). Find a list of supplies in the description below.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

How to CRAW Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors &materials:
  • Czech Pearls 3mm - Grey Shiny
  • Czech Rounds Beads 3mm - Jet Bronze
  • Czech Faceted Rounds 3mm - Amethyst
  • Czech Faceted Rounds 3mm - Sunny Magic Summer Green
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Picasso Olivine Transparent
  • Toho Seed Beads 8/0 - Permafinish Rose Gold
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Learn how to weave a Circular Right Angle Weave stitch in this PotomacBeads tutorial. With the help of Allie’s tips and tricks you will create a beautiful beaded bangle style bracelet.
    1.Put a size 10 needle onto about 5 feet of .006 Wildfire thread. Add a stop bead to the thread leaving a few inches for a tail. Pick up 4 seed beads and bring the needle back up the first 2 beads to form the first unit of the CRAW stitch.
    2.Watch the CRAW Stitch tutorial to follow along with Allie’s step-by-step directions to create the pattern of the beaded project.
    3.Once you’ve reached the desired length, lay out the beads so that they lay straight. Line up the two ends of the bracelet and add in seed bead, one at a time, to create a right angle unit to connect them. Tie off the thread and burn down any loose ends throughout the project.
    Use this CRAW Stitch Tutorial to make this fun beaded bangle. Make multiple bangles in various colors for a stacked look or to give as gifts. Enjoy beading with your newfound skill to create beautiful jewelry.

    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?

    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 The PotomacBeads, Allie Buchman teaches you how to use bead weave with CRAW (Cubic Right Angle Weave). Find a list of supplies in the description below.

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors &materials:
  • Czech Pearls 3mm - Grey Shiny
  • Czech Rounds Beads 3mm - Jet Bronze
  • Czech Faceted Rounds 3mm - Amethyst
  • Czech Faceted Rounds 3mm - Sunny Magic Summer Green
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Picasso Olivine Transparent
  • Toho Seed Beads 8/0 - Permafinish Rose Gold
  • Project Steps

    Learn how to weave a Circular Right Angle Weave stitch in this PotomacBeads tutorial. With the help of Allie’s tips and tricks you will create a beautiful beaded bangle style bracelet.
    1.Put a size 10 needle onto about 5 feet of .006 Wildfire thread. Add a stop bead to the thread leaving a few inches for a tail. Pick up 4 seed beads and bring the needle back up the first 2 beads to form the first unit of the CRAW stitch.
    2.Watch the CRAW Stitch tutorial to follow along with Allie’s step-by-step directions to create the pattern of the beaded project.
    3.Once you’ve reached the desired length, lay out the beads so that they lay straight. Line up the two ends of the bracelet and add in seed bead, one at a time, to create a right angle unit to connect them. Tie off the thread and burn down any loose ends throughout the project.
    Use this CRAW Stitch Tutorial to make this fun beaded bangle. Make multiple bangles in various colors for a stacked look or to give as gifts. Enjoy beading with your newfound skill to create beautiful jewelry.