San Fran Twisted Bracelet Tutorial

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Zig zag, dodge, and weave your way through this project with ease thanks to these 2-Hole pressed glass beads. Make a list of Potomac exclusive RounDuo beads, SuperDuo beads, Potomac Crystal 3mm bicones, Potomac Pearls in 3mm, and a couple of complimentary Miyuki 11/0 seed beads, and join Allie now! Finish your design with a Cup Button and some love. Technique learned:
  • Bead weaving The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • RounDuo Beads - Pastel Light Brown 5mm, ~ 20 Pieces
  • Potomac Pearls - Cranberry 3mm, ~ 40 Pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Amethyst AB 3mm, ~ 21 Pieces
  • SuperDuo Beads - Jet 2.5x5mm, ~ 21 Pieces
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Magenta 11/0, ~ 3 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Matte Black 11/0, ~ 3 Grams
  • Cup Buttons - White Lila Luster, 1 Piece
  • Step 1: Choose Your Materials

    Step 2: Watch the 
    Video Tutorial

    San Fran Twisted Bracelet Tutorial
    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • RounDuo Beads - Pastel Light Brown 5mm, ~ 20 Pieces
  • Potomac Pearls - Cranberry 3mm, ~ 40 Pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Amethyst AB 3mm, ~ 21 Pieces
  • SuperDuo Beads - Jet 2.5x5mm, ~ 21 Pieces
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Magenta 11/0, ~ 3 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Matte Black 11/0, ~ 3 Grams
  • Cup Buttons - White Lila Luster, 1 Piece
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Watch this PotomacBeads tutorial to see how to use 2 needles and a zig-zag design to create the beautiful San Fran Twisted Bracelet. 1. Put 2 size 10 needles onto about 5 feet of size 6 DragonThread. Put on an 11/0, a Potomac pearl and another 11/0. Bring both needles up through the holes of a cup button. Put 3 seed beads onto each needle. Pick up a SuperDuo with both needles. Make sure both threads are the same length and get ready to create the pattern. 2. Watch the San Fran Twisted Bracelet tutorial to follow along with Allie as she guides you step-by-step through the process of creating the graceful beaded bracelet. 3. When you get to the end of the project, add seed beads to create a loop big enough to fit the button clasp. Sew back through the last Potomac crystal and reinforce the loop at least twice. Embellish the sides with seed beads and Potomac pearls. Tie off the threads and burn any loose edges. Have fun playing around with shapes, colors, crystals and pearls to create a unique version of the San Fran Twisted Bracelet. Find any materials that you need at PotomacBeads. Technique learned:
  • Bead weaving
  • Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    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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    Zig zag, dodge, and weave your way through this project with ease thanks to these 2-Hole pressed glass beads. Make a list of Potomac exclusive RounDuo beads, SuperDuo beads, Potomac Crystal 3mm bicones, Potomac Pearls in 3mm, and a couple of complimentary Miyuki 11/0 seed beads, and join Allie now! Finish your design with a Cup Button and some love. Technique learned:
  • Bead weaving The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • RounDuo Beads - Pastel Light Brown 5mm, ~ 20 Pieces
  • Potomac Pearls - Cranberry 3mm, ~ 40 Pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Amethyst AB 3mm, ~ 21 Pieces
  • SuperDuo Beads - Jet 2.5x5mm, ~ 21 Pieces
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Magenta 11/0, ~ 3 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Matte Black 11/0, ~ 3 Grams
  • Cup Buttons - White Lila Luster, 1 Piece
  • Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • RounDuo Beads - Pastel Light Brown 5mm, ~ 20 Pieces
  • Potomac Pearls - Cranberry 3mm, ~ 40 Pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Amethyst AB 3mm, ~ 21 Pieces
  • SuperDuo Beads - Jet 2.5x5mm, ~ 21 Pieces
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Magenta 11/0, ~ 3 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Matte Black 11/0, ~ 3 Grams
  • Cup Buttons - White Lila Luster, 1 Piece
  • Project Steps

    Watch this PotomacBeads tutorial to see how to use 2 needles and a zig-zag design to create the beautiful San Fran Twisted Bracelet. 1. Put 2 size 10 needles onto about 5 feet of size 6 DragonThread. Put on an 11/0, a Potomac pearl and another 11/0. Bring both needles up through the holes of a cup button. Put 3 seed beads onto each needle. Pick up a SuperDuo with both needles. Make sure both threads are the same length and get ready to create the pattern. 2. Watch the San Fran Twisted Bracelet tutorial to follow along with Allie as she guides you step-by-step through the process of creating the graceful beaded bracelet. 3. When you get to the end of the project, add seed beads to create a loop big enough to fit the button clasp. Sew back through the last Potomac crystal and reinforce the loop at least twice. Embellish the sides with seed beads and Potomac pearls. Tie off the threads and burn any loose edges. Have fun playing around with shapes, colors, crystals and pearls to create a unique version of the San Fran Twisted Bracelet. Find any materials that you need at PotomacBeads. Technique learned:
  • Bead weaving