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Embraced Bracelet Tutorial

You'll feel draped in opulence with the Embraced Bracelet. Whether you are heading to work, or an elegant night out, this DIY bracelet is the perfect statement piece! In this tutorial, Allie guides us through the techniques used to weave Potomac Pearls and Miyuki seed beads together to create this incredible bracelet!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Embraced Bracelet Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Pearls 6mm - Bright White, ~ 28 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Round 4mm - Crystal, ~ 30 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Gold, ~ 6 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Gold, ~ 1 Gram
  • ClaspGarten Crystal Flower 3 Loop Clasp - Gold, 1 Piece Secondary Colorway:
  • Potomac Crystal 4mm - Metallic Sky, ~ 60 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Crystal Labrador Full, ~ 6 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Crystal Labrador Full, ~ 1 Gram
  • Clasp - Coming soon!, 1 Piece
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Begin with a ladder stitch using 11 rows of two-drop beads.
    Add 12 total seed beads (6 on each side) to create the long twisting effect.
    Incorporate Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0, following the twisting technique throughout the bracelet.
    Ensure you're following the correct direction as you weave.
    Reverse the ladder stitch towards the end of the bracelet.
    Attach the ClaspGarten clasp securely.
    Finish the project with additional embellishments as desired.

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    BeadTec Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
    Embraced Bracelet Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

    Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

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    Item Description

    You'll feel draped in opulence with the Embraced Bracelet. Whether you are heading to work, or an elegant night out, this DIY bracelet is the perfect statement piece! In this tutorial, Allie guides us through the techniques used to weave Potomac Pearls and Miyuki seed beads together to create this incredible bracelet!

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Pearls 6mm - Bright White, ~ 28 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Round 4mm - Crystal, ~ 30 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Gold, ~ 6 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Gold, ~ 1 Gram
  • ClaspGarten Crystal Flower 3 Loop Clasp - Gold, 1 Piece Secondary Colorway:
  • Potomac Crystal 4mm - Metallic Sky, ~ 60 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Crystal Labrador Full, ~ 6 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Crystal Labrador Full, ~ 1 Gram
  • Clasp - Coming soon!, 1 Piece
  • Project Steps

    Begin with a ladder stitch using 11 rows of two-drop beads.
    Add 12 total seed beads (6 on each side) to create the long twisting effect.
    Incorporate Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0, following the twisting technique throughout the bracelet.
    Ensure you're following the correct direction as you weave.
    Reverse the ladder stitch towards the end of the bracelet.
    Attach the ClaspGarten clasp securely.
    Finish the project with additional embellishments as desired.