Pearl's Direction Bracelet Tutorial

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Join Dena with your SuperDuo beads, Potomac pearls 4mm, Miyuki 11/0 and 15/0 beads, and a cup button to make this embellished herringbone stitch bracelet. Technique learned:
  • Herringbone with multi-hole beads The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • SuperDuo Duet Beads - Blk/Wht Full AB Matte, 78 Beads
  • Potomac Pearls - Cream 4mm, 50 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Matte Transparent Capri Blue AB 15/0, 142 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Dark Blue Lined Aqua AB 11/0, 342 Beads
  • Cup Buttons - Opal (5 pack), 1 Piece
  • BeadTec DragonThread - Crystal (White) Size 6 50 Meter Spool, 128 Secondary Colorway:
  • SuperDuo Beads - Antique Roses 2.5x5mm, 78 Beads
  • Potomac Pearls - Wedding Colors Collection/Assortment (5 Strands) 4mm, 50 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Burgundy Gold Luster 15/0, 142 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Frosted Opaque Glaze Rainbow Celadon 11/0, 266 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Dyed Dark Rose Silver Lined Alabaster 11/0, 76 Beads
  • Potomax Infinite Cabochon Clasp 12.5mm Pack of 2, 1 Piece
  • Czech Cabochons - White Lila Luster 10mm (Pack of 5), 1 Bead
  • BeadTec DragonThread - Crystal (White) Size 6 50 Meter Spool, 128
  • Rounduo Beads - White Green Teal Luster (Pack of 75)
  • Gemstones - Mookaite Round Beads 6mm
  • Step 1: Choose Your Materials

    Step 2: Watch the 
    Video Tutorial

    Pearl's Direction Bracelet Tutorial
    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • SuperDuo Duet Beads - Blk/Wht Full AB Matte, 78 Beads
  • Potomac Pearls - Cream 4mm, 50 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Matte Transparent Capri Blue AB 15/0, 142 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Dark Blue Lined Aqua AB 11/0, 342 Beads
  • Cup Buttons - Opal (5 pack), 1 Piece
  • BeadTec DragonThread - Crystal (White) Size 6 50 Meter Spool, 128 Secondary Colorway:
  • SuperDuo Beads - Antique Roses 2.5x5mm, 78 Beads
  • Potomac Pearls - Wedding Colors Collection/Assortment (5 Strands) 6mm, 50 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Burgundy Gold Luster 15/0, 142 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Frosted Opaque Glaze Rainbow Celadon 11/0, 266 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Dyed Dark Rose Silver Lined Alabaster 11/0, 76 Beads
  • Potomax Infinite Cabochon Clasp 12.5mm Pack of 2, 1 Piece
  • Czech Cabochons - White Lila Luster 10mm (Pack of 5), 1 Bead
  • BeadTec DragonThread - Crystal (White) Size 6 50 Meter Spool, 128"
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Learn how to easily use a Herringbone stitch to create the Pearl’s Direction Bracelet in this PotomacBeads tutorial. Use multi-holed SuperDuos and Potomac Pearls to make a beautiful bracelet that dazzles from your wrist. 1. Put a stop bead onto the end of the thread. Pick up a SuperDuos, a Potomac pearl and another SuperDuos. Add an 11/0, a 15/0 and another 11/0. Bring the needle down through the second hole of the last SuperDuos. Add the next Herringbone section. 2. Watch the Pearl’s Direction Bracelet tutorial to see how Dena designs her beautiful pearl bracelet using multiple passes to embellish. 3. When you have finished creating the X's over the Potomac pearls, you’re almost done. Reinforce the seed bead loop at the end and tie off the thread. Burn down the loose ends. X marks the spot in Pearl’s Direction Bracelet. This design would work well with any number of color combinations. Choose your favorite to create a DIY jewelry piece you’ll love wearing. Technique learned:
  • Herringbone with multi-hole beads Project Length: 7"
  • Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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    Item Description

    Join Dena with your SuperDuo beads, Potomac pearls 4mm, Miyuki 11/0 and 15/0 beads, and a cup button to make this embellished herringbone stitch bracelet. Technique learned:
  • Herringbone with multi-hole beads The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • SuperDuo Duet Beads - Blk/Wht Full AB Matte, 78 Beads
  • Potomac Pearls - Cream 4mm, 50 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Matte Transparent Capri Blue AB 15/0, 142 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Dark Blue Lined Aqua AB 11/0, 342 Beads
  • Cup Buttons - Opal (5 pack), 1 Piece
  • BeadTec DragonThread - Crystal (White) Size 6 50 Meter Spool, 128 Secondary Colorway:
  • SuperDuo Beads - Antique Roses 2.5x5mm, 78 Beads
  • Potomac Pearls - Wedding Colors Collection/Assortment (5 Strands) 4mm, 50 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Burgundy Gold Luster 15/0, 142 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Frosted Opaque Glaze Rainbow Celadon 11/0, 266 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Dyed Dark Rose Silver Lined Alabaster 11/0, 76 Beads
  • Potomax Infinite Cabochon Clasp 12.5mm Pack of 2, 1 Piece
  • Czech Cabochons - White Lila Luster 10mm (Pack of 5), 1 Bead
  • BeadTec DragonThread - Crystal (White) Size 6 50 Meter Spool, 128
  • Rounduo Beads - White Green Teal Luster (Pack of 75)
  • Gemstones - Mookaite Round Beads 6mm
  • Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • SuperDuo Duet Beads - Blk/Wht Full AB Matte, 78 Beads
  • Potomac Pearls - Cream 4mm, 50 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Matte Transparent Capri Blue AB 15/0, 142 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Dark Blue Lined Aqua AB 11/0, 342 Beads
  • Cup Buttons - Opal (5 pack), 1 Piece
  • BeadTec DragonThread - Crystal (White) Size 6 50 Meter Spool, 128 Secondary Colorway:
  • SuperDuo Beads - Antique Roses 2.5x5mm, 78 Beads
  • Potomac Pearls - Wedding Colors Collection/Assortment (5 Strands) 6mm, 50 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Burgundy Gold Luster 15/0, 142 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Frosted Opaque Glaze Rainbow Celadon 11/0, 266 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Dyed Dark Rose Silver Lined Alabaster 11/0, 76 Beads
  • Potomax Infinite Cabochon Clasp 12.5mm Pack of 2, 1 Piece
  • Czech Cabochons - White Lila Luster 10mm (Pack of 5), 1 Bead
  • BeadTec DragonThread - Crystal (White) Size 6 50 Meter Spool, 128"
  • Project Steps

    Learn how to easily use a Herringbone stitch to create the Pearl’s Direction Bracelet in this PotomacBeads tutorial. Use multi-holed SuperDuos and Potomac Pearls to make a beautiful bracelet that dazzles from your wrist. 1. Put a stop bead onto the end of the thread. Pick up a SuperDuos, a Potomac pearl and another SuperDuos. Add an 11/0, a 15/0 and another 11/0. Bring the needle down through the second hole of the last SuperDuos. Add the next Herringbone section. 2. Watch the Pearl’s Direction Bracelet tutorial to see how Dena designs her beautiful pearl bracelet using multiple passes to embellish. 3. When you have finished creating the X's over the Potomac pearls, you’re almost done. Reinforce the seed bead loop at the end and tie off the thread. Burn down the loose ends. X marks the spot in Pearl’s Direction Bracelet. This design would work well with any number of color combinations. Choose your favorite to create a DIY jewelry piece you’ll love wearing. Technique learned:
  • Herringbone with multi-hole beads Project Length: 7"