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Rickrack Bracelet Tutorial

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If you've got seed beads, then you have all the required materials to make Allie's Rickrack Bracelet. With only three colored seed beads, you'll use a braided square stitch to make a simple yet stunning bracelet design. To finish off the piece, you'll amplify the project with a clasp of your choice to add as much or as little sparkle for your personal liking. Explore the possibilities that the Rickrack Bracelet offers as you use varied seed bead colors and experiment with clasps you would not normally think of using!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

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Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Rickrack Bracelet Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials for ~7.5-inch (19 cm) wrist:
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Champagne, 2 Grams
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Crystal Labrador Full, 2 Grams
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Gold, 2 Grams
Claspgarten Clasp - 3 Strand Bird's Nest, 1 Piece

Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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Quick Project Steps

Prepare Materials: Gather seed beads, thread, needle, and clasp.
Start Square Stitch: Use three strands of square stitch with the selected seed beads.
Two-Drop Square Stitch (Optional): For a quicker process, use four beads per stitch instead of two.
Attach to Clasp: Secure the strands to one side of the clasp, starting with the larger end.
Braid Strands: Braid the three strands together, ensuring consistent length.
Finalize Clasp Attachment: Attach the braided strands to the other side of the clasp, ensuring the bracelet is the desired length.
Finish and Trim: Secure and trim any excess thread.

Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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Item Description

If you've got seed beads, then you have all the required materials to make Allie's Rickrack Bracelet. With only three colored seed beads, you'll use a braided square stitch to make a simple yet stunning bracelet design. To finish off the piece, you'll amplify the project with a clasp of your choice to add as much or as little sparkle for your personal liking. Explore the possibilities that the Rickrack Bracelet offers as you use varied seed bead colors and experiment with clasps you would not normally think of using!

Designer's Material List

The Designer’s suggested colors and materials for ~7.5-inch (19 cm) wrist:
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Champagne, 2 Grams
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Crystal Labrador Full, 2 Grams
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Gold, 2 Grams
Claspgarten Clasp - 3 Strand Bird's Nest, 1 Piece

Project Steps

Prepare Materials: Gather seed beads, thread, needle, and clasp.
Start Square Stitch: Use three strands of square stitch with the selected seed beads.
Two-Drop Square Stitch (Optional): For a quicker process, use four beads per stitch instead of two.
Attach to Clasp: Secure the strands to one side of the clasp, starting with the larger end.
Braid Strands: Braid the three strands together, ensuring consistent length.
Finalize Clasp Attachment: Attach the braided strands to the other side of the clasp, ensuring the bracelet is the desired length.
Finish and Trim: Secure and trim any excess thread.