Flowers & Pebbles Tutorial

This video tutorial from The Potomac Bead Company teaches you how to make Johanna Lilja's "Flowers & Pebbles" bracelet, which won 12th place in the 2016 Potomac Bead Company design challenge. Find a list of supplies in the description below.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Flowers & Pebbles Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • Disc Duo Beads (7 pieces)
  • Round Duo Beads (56 pieces for a standard size, adjust as needed)
  • Super Duo Beads (62 pieces)
  • 11/0 Seed Beads (Duracoat Galvanized Gold)
  • 15/0 Seed Beads (Pink Blush Duracoat)
  • Wildfire Beading Thread (Gray, 6-8 feet)
  • Size 10 Beading Needle
  • Cut Button (1 piece for clasp)
  • Super New Glue and Thread Burner (Optional for finishing)
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Prepare your materials and thread your needle with 6-8 feet of beading thread.
    Start with a chain of super duos and 11/0 seed beads to form the first component.
    Add 15/0 seed beads around the edges of the super duos.
    Incorporate round duo beads, alternating with 11/0 seed beads, expanding the component.
    Secure a disc duo bead in the center of the component.
    Repeat steps to create additional components.
    Connect components using super duo beads.
    Add a clasp using a cut button and seed beads for the closure.
    Secure thread ends with knots, glue, and/or a thread burner.

    Step 4: Pick Your Own Colors

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    • Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Ultimate | Crystal | 9x3"
    • Thread Zap II
    • BeadTec Beading Needles Sizes 10, 11, 12 | Mix Pack of 6
    • Plastic Caliper Tool - White
    • BeadTec DragonThread - Crystal/White | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool
    • BeadTec DragonThread - Green | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
    Beading Mat - Beading Design Mat
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    This video tutorial from The Potomac Bead Company teaches you how to make Johanna Lilja's "Flowers & Pebbles" bracelet, which won 12th place in the 2016 Potomac Bead Company design challenge. Find a list of supplies in the description below.

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • Disc Duo Beads (7 pieces)
  • Round Duo Beads (56 pieces for a standard size, adjust as needed)
  • Super Duo Beads (62 pieces)
  • 11/0 Seed Beads (Duracoat Galvanized Gold)
  • 15/0 Seed Beads (Pink Blush Duracoat)
  • Wildfire Beading Thread (Gray, 6-8 feet)
  • Size 10 Beading Needle
  • Cut Button (1 piece for clasp)
  • Super New Glue and Thread Burner (Optional for finishing)
  • Project Steps

    Prepare your materials and thread your needle with 6-8 feet of beading thread.
    Start with a chain of super duos and 11/0 seed beads to form the first component.
    Add 15/0 seed beads around the edges of the super duos.
    Incorporate round duo beads, alternating with 11/0 seed beads, expanding the component.
    Secure a disc duo bead in the center of the component.
    Repeat steps to create additional components.
    Connect components using super duo beads.
    Add a clasp using a cut button and seed beads for the closure.
    Secure thread ends with knots, glue, and/or a thread burner.