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Polaris Bracelet Tutorial

From the January Best Bead Box and Best Bead Box XL, Designer Anna Tonnesen's Polaris Bracelet is a beadweaving explosion! Throughout the bracelet tutorial, you'll utilize essential skills such as netting, right angle weave, and bezeling, all while using beads from your January subscription box. Like Polaris, more commonly known as the North Star, your bracelet will outshine any other project. Gather all your materials or your subscription box from this month to begin designing one of the brightest bracelet designs in your collection to date!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

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  • Gemstones - Labradorite Round Beads 4mm

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  • Potomac Crystal Cushion Stones - Crystal 12mm | Pack of 2

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  • Tubelet Beads - White Champagne Luster | Pack of 95

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  • Pattern - Polaris Bracelet

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Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Polaris Bracelet Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors and materials for ~7.5-inch (19 cm) wrist:
  • Potomac Crystal Cushion 12mm - Crystal, 1 Piece
  • Czech Glass Rounds 3mm - Ancient Gold, ~38 Pieces
  • Tubelet Beads - White Champagne, ~30 Pieces
  • Gemstone Rounds Beads 4mm - Labradorite, ~20 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Sparkle Topaz Lined AB, ~1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Sparkle Beige Lined Crystal, ~1 Gram
  • Cup Button - Lila Gold Luster, 1 Piece

    • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    The delicate Polaris Bracelet features a Potomac crystal cushion that sparkles with your every move. In this PotomacBeads tutorial, learn how to bezel a crystal and use a right angle weave to create a bracelet that add elegance to any outfit.
    1.Using a size 12 needle on about 5 feet of .006 Wildfire thread, pick up a 15/0, a gemstone, another 15/0 and a tubelet. Repeat the pattern 3 more times. Tie the thread into a loop. Bring the needle through the first set of the pattern and out through the tubelet.
    2.Watch the Polaris Bracelet tutorial to follow along with Allie’s step-by-step directions to create the netting, bezel and design of the beaded bracelet.
    3.When you are finished up the sides of the bracelet, bring the thread ends together towards the back of the project. Tie the ends into a knot and then bring the needle into the netted design to hide the knot. Burn the extra threads down.
    Use the components in the Polaris Bracelet to create a dazzling pair of matching earrings, or lengthen the sides to design a stunning choker. Get creative with your newfound skill and have fun beading!

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
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    Item Description

    From the January Best Bead Box and Best Bead Box XL, Designer Anna Tonnesen's Polaris Bracelet is a beadweaving explosion! Throughout the bracelet tutorial, you'll utilize essential skills such as netting, right angle weave, and bezeling, all while using beads from your January subscription box. Like Polaris, more commonly known as the North Star, your bracelet will outshine any other project. Gather all your materials or your subscription box from this month to begin designing one of the brightest bracelet designs in your collection to date!

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors and materials for ~7.5-inch (19 cm) wrist:
  • Potomac Crystal Cushion 12mm - Crystal, 1 Piece
  • Czech Glass Rounds 3mm - Ancient Gold, ~38 Pieces
  • Tubelet Beads - White Champagne, ~30 Pieces
  • Gemstone Rounds Beads 4mm - Labradorite, ~20 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Sparkle Topaz Lined AB, ~1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Sparkle Beige Lined Crystal, ~1 Gram
  • Cup Button - Lila Gold Luster, 1 Piece

    • Project Steps

    The delicate Polaris Bracelet features a Potomac crystal cushion that sparkles with your every move. In this PotomacBeads tutorial, learn how to bezel a crystal and use a right angle weave to create a bracelet that add elegance to any outfit.
    1.Using a size 12 needle on about 5 feet of .006 Wildfire thread, pick up a 15/0, a gemstone, another 15/0 and a tubelet. Repeat the pattern 3 more times. Tie the thread into a loop. Bring the needle through the first set of the pattern and out through the tubelet.
    2.Watch the Polaris Bracelet tutorial to follow along with Allie’s step-by-step directions to create the netting, bezel and design of the beaded bracelet.
    3.When you are finished up the sides of the bracelet, bring the thread ends together towards the back of the project. Tie the ends into a knot and then bring the needle into the netted design to hide the knot. Burn the extra threads down.
    Use the components in the Polaris Bracelet to create a dazzling pair of matching earrings, or lengthen the sides to design a stunning choker. Get creative with your newfound skill and have fun beading!