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Colette Rope Tutorial

Like an author, write your own story with the Colette Rope design that Allie created with a multipurpose capability to be a bangle, a necklace, or even a wrap bracelet. It's back to the basics to construct your own simplistic design by incorporating both tubular herringbone and peyote stitches in making a rope-like pattern. Just in time for the holidays, this design fits all beading levels and only involves using Potomac Crystal Bicones and Miyuki Seed Beads!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

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  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne 11/0

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  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Silver Labrador Full 8/0

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  • Potomac Crystal Rivolis - Jet 14mm | Pack of 2

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  • Claspgarten Infinite Interchangeable Customizable Box Push Clasp for Rivoli 14mm | 1-Strand | Antique Brass

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  • Pattern - Colette Rope

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Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Colette Rope Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Crystal Labrador Full, ~ 8 Grams
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne, ~ 11 Grams
Potomac Crystal Bicones 2mm - Jet, 99 Pieces
Claspgarten Push Clasp - Rivoli Setting 14mm Silver, 1 Piece
Potomac Crystal Rivoli 14mm - Jet, 1 Piece

Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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Quick Project Steps

This PotomacBeads tutorial teaches you how to use Tubular Herringbone and Peyote stitches to create a length of beads that can be used in multiple projects. The Colette Rope is a great way for beaders of all skill levels to practice these useful stitches.
1.Put a size 12 needle on about 5 feet of .006 Wildfire beading thread. Add a stop bead to the thread, leaving about 12 inches for a tail. Pick up 2 seed beads and let them drop down to the stop bead. Pick up 2 more seed beads and bring the needle up through the first 2. This will form a base for a ladder stitch.
2.Watch the Colette Rope tutorial with Allie as she shows you how to create with the different stitches to design the beaded chain.
3.Close up the end of the rope with 11/0 seed beads. Glue a Potomac crystal rivoli to the push clasp. Add a wire guard and clasp end to each side of the beaded rope. Thread back through to reinforce and tie off the thread. Burn the loose ends with a thread zap.
It’s easy to add your own personal touch to the Colette Rope. Use the stitches and techniques in this tutorial to get creative and have fun making your own beautiful beaded jewelry.

Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

  • BeadTec DragonThread - Crystal/White | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool
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  • BeadTec Beading Needles Sizes 10, 11, 12 | Mix Pack of 6
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  • Protective Coatings - Permalac Collection | Semi-Gloss and Matte (8ml bottle of each)
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  • Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Ultimate | Crystal | 9x3"
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  • Thread Zap II
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Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

BeadTec Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
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Colette Rope Tutorial
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PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers
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Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

  • Have you been intimidated to bezel a Rivoli? Learn how to Hubble stitch a seed beaded bezel on an 18mm Potomac crystal Rivoli. Using Hubble stitch is a fast and easy way to make sure to get a secure and beautiful bezel. More from Hubble Stitch Creator Melanie De Miguel: https://beadschool.co.uk/ Project Length/Size: 1.

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Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

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Item Description

Like an author, write your own story with the Colette Rope design that Allie created with a multipurpose capability to be a bangle, a necklace, or even a wrap bracelet. It's back to the basics to construct your own simplistic design by incorporating both tubular herringbone and peyote stitches in making a rope-like pattern. Just in time for the holidays, this design fits all beading levels and only involves using Potomac Crystal Bicones and Miyuki Seed Beads!

Designer's Material List

The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Crystal Labrador Full, ~ 8 Grams
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne, ~ 11 Grams
Potomac Crystal Bicones 2mm - Jet, 99 Pieces
Claspgarten Push Clasp - Rivoli Setting 14mm Silver, 1 Piece
Potomac Crystal Rivoli 14mm - Jet, 1 Piece

Project Steps

This PotomacBeads tutorial teaches you how to use Tubular Herringbone and Peyote stitches to create a length of beads that can be used in multiple projects. The Colette Rope is a great way for beaders of all skill levels to practice these useful stitches.
1.Put a size 12 needle on about 5 feet of .006 Wildfire beading thread. Add a stop bead to the thread, leaving about 12 inches for a tail. Pick up 2 seed beads and let them drop down to the stop bead. Pick up 2 more seed beads and bring the needle up through the first 2. This will form a base for a ladder stitch.
2.Watch the Colette Rope tutorial with Allie as she shows you how to create with the different stitches to design the beaded chain.
3.Close up the end of the rope with 11/0 seed beads. Glue a Potomac crystal rivoli to the push clasp. Add a wire guard and clasp end to each side of the beaded rope. Thread back through to reinforce and tie off the thread. Burn the loose ends with a thread zap.
It’s easy to add your own personal touch to the Colette Rope. Use the stitches and techniques in this tutorial to get creative and have fun making your own beautiful beaded jewelry.