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Glenda Bracelet Tutorial

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Embrace all the magic and wonder of beading with this new beaded bracelet tutorial! In this video, Allie guides us through creating the dazzling Glenda Bracelet by using several types of Potomac Crystals and seed beads. Be sure to subscribe for more DIY tutorials and jewelry-making tips!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

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Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Glenda Bracelet Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Crystal Rivoli 10mm - Mystic Rose, ~9 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone 4mm - Alexandrite, ~36 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne, ~2 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Matte Opaque Orchid, ~1 Gram
  • Miyuki Delica Beads 11/0 - Dyed Silver Lined Raspberry, ~1 Gram
  • Clasp - Potomax Round Rivoli Push Clasp 10mm - Silver, 1 Piece Secondary Colorway:
  • Potomac Crystal Rivoli 10mm - Mystic Erinite, ~8 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone 4mm - Emerald AB, ~36 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Crystal Labrador Full, ~2 Gram

    • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    You’ll love all the sparkle and shine this Glenda bracelet has to offer. Learn how to use a simple bezel to add in the Potomac crystal rivolis in this tutorial.
    1.Put a stop bead onto size 6 Dragonthread. String a series of delica, 2 bicones, delica, 2 bicones. Sew back through the first 3 beads, then down through the next delica and crystal. Add 2 seed beads and sew through the last crystal and the first delica and crystal.
    2.Watch the Glenda Bracelet and follow along with Allie as she shows you how to create this beautiful crystal bracelet.
    3.Once you have the bracelet the length that you like, add the clasp. Use seed beads to attach the clasp to the bracelet and reinforce three times. Weave the thread back into the project and tie a knot. Glue a rivoli into the Potomax round rivoli push clasp. Take off the stop bead on the other side and add the tongue of the clasp.
    There are tons of modifications you can do with the Glenda bracelet. It bends nicely to make a necklace and the bezeled crystals can be used as a component for a matching pair of earrings. Whichever you choose, you’ll enjoy showing off your beautiful beaded creations.
    Project Length: - 7.25 Inches
    Technique Learned: • Netting • RAW

    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

    Embrace all the magic and wonder of beading with this new beaded bracelet tutorial! In this video, Allie guides us through creating the dazzling Glenda Bracelet by using several types of Potomac Crystals and seed beads. Be sure to subscribe for more DIY tutorials and jewelry-making tips!

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Crystal Rivoli 10mm - Mystic Rose, ~9 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone 4mm - Alexandrite, ~36 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne, ~2 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Matte Opaque Orchid, ~1 Gram
  • Miyuki Delica Beads 11/0 - Dyed Silver Lined Raspberry, ~1 Gram
  • Clasp - Potomax Round Rivoli Push Clasp 10mm - Silver, 1 Piece Secondary Colorway:
  • Potomac Crystal Rivoli 10mm - Mystic Erinite, ~8 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone 4mm - Emerald AB, ~36 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Crystal Labrador Full, ~2 Gram

    • Project Steps

    You’ll love all the sparkle and shine this Glenda bracelet has to offer. Learn how to use a simple bezel to add in the Potomac crystal rivolis in this tutorial.
    1.Put a stop bead onto size 6 Dragonthread. String a series of delica, 2 bicones, delica, 2 bicones. Sew back through the first 3 beads, then down through the next delica and crystal. Add 2 seed beads and sew through the last crystal and the first delica and crystal.
    2.Watch the Glenda Bracelet and follow along with Allie as she shows you how to create this beautiful crystal bracelet.
    3.Once you have the bracelet the length that you like, add the clasp. Use seed beads to attach the clasp to the bracelet and reinforce three times. Weave the thread back into the project and tie a knot. Glue a rivoli into the Potomax round rivoli push clasp. Take off the stop bead on the other side and add the tongue of the clasp.
    There are tons of modifications you can do with the Glenda bracelet. It bends nicely to make a necklace and the bezeled crystals can be used as a component for a matching pair of earrings. Whichever you choose, you’ll enjoy showing off your beautiful beaded creations.
    Project Length: - 7.25 Inches
    Technique Learned: • Netting • RAW