Laluna Bracelet Tutorial

Pretty and simple on the wrist is the Laluna Bracelet featuring a Potomac Exclusive - the Tubelet Bead! When it comes to this uncomplicated design, there are tons of different options for embellishing the simplistic right angle weave Tubelet Bead boxes. Allie chooses to use Czech Pearls 6mm along with Potomac Crystal Rondelles 1.5x2mm in addition to Tubelet Beads for weaving a sophisticated, vintage beaded design with embellishments resembling a crescent look. Technique Learned: Right Angle Weave

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Laluna Bracelet Tutorial
The Designer's suggested colors and materials:~7.5-inch (19cm) wrist:
  • Czech Pearl Round 6mm - Platinum Shiny, ~16 Pieces
  • Tubelet Beads - White, ~52 Pieces
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne, ~1 Gram
  • Potomac Crystal Rondelles 1.5x2mm - Dark Khaki, ~49 Pieces
  • Cup Button - Zinc Iris, 1 Button
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Learn how to use a Right Angle Weave to build a base in this PotomacBeads tutorial. The Laluna Bracelet features an uncomplicated base design that can be built upon and is perfect for beginners or beaders that are looking to use up some beads from their stash. 1. Put a size 10 needle onto about 5 feet of .006 Wildfire beading thread. Add a stop bead leaving a tail to tie off on at the end. Pick up 4 Tubelet beads each followed by a seed bead. Sew back up through the first 5 beads to pull the beads into the first RAW unit. 2. Watch the Laluna Bracelet tutorial to follow along with Allie to see how she creates the pattern used in her beaded bracelet design. 3. Create a loop out of seed beads at the end of the bracelet large enough to fit the cup button clasp. Embellish the Potomac pearls with Potomac crystal rounds to create a crescent look. The Laluna Bracelet design can easily be used with beads of your choice to embellish with. Have fun experimenting and creating multiple versions to enjoy or give as special hand made gifts.

    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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    Item Description

    Pretty and simple on the wrist is the Laluna Bracelet featuring a Potomac Exclusive - the Tubelet Bead! When it comes to this uncomplicated design, there are tons of different options for embellishing the simplistic right angle weave Tubelet Bead boxes. Allie chooses to use Czech Pearls 6mm along with Potomac Crystal Rondelles 1.5x2mm in addition to Tubelet Beads for weaving a sophisticated, vintage beaded design with embellishments resembling a crescent look. Technique Learned: Right Angle Weave

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer's suggested colors and materials:~7.5-inch (19cm) wrist:
  • Czech Pearl Round 6mm - Platinum Shiny, ~16 Pieces
  • Tubelet Beads - White, ~52 Pieces
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne, ~1 Gram
  • Potomac Crystal Rondelles 1.5x2mm - Dark Khaki, ~49 Pieces
  • Cup Button - Zinc Iris, 1 Button
  • Project Steps

    Learn how to use a Right Angle Weave to build a base in this PotomacBeads tutorial. The Laluna Bracelet features an uncomplicated base design that can be built upon and is perfect for beginners or beaders that are looking to use up some beads from their stash. 1. Put a size 10 needle onto about 5 feet of .006 Wildfire beading thread. Add a stop bead leaving a tail to tie off on at the end. Pick up 4 Tubelet beads each followed by a seed bead. Sew back up through the first 5 beads to pull the beads into the first RAW unit. 2. Watch the Laluna Bracelet tutorial to follow along with Allie to see how she creates the pattern used in her beaded bracelet design. 3. Create a loop out of seed beads at the end of the bracelet large enough to fit the cup button clasp. Embellish the Potomac pearls with Potomac crystal rounds to create a crescent look. The Laluna Bracelet design can easily be used with beads of your choice to embellish with. Have fun experimenting and creating multiple versions to enjoy or give as special hand made gifts.