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Stars & Stripes Design Tutorial

This new video from PotomacBeads teaches you how tom make our "Stars and Stripes" design, which can be used to make a bracelet, necklace, earrings, pendant. This design uses SuperDuo beads, Miyuki 11/0 seed beads, and one cup button.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Stars & Stripes Design Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • SuperDuo Beads - Metalust Crown Blue
  • SuperDuo Beads - White
  • SuperDuo Beads - Pearl Shine Aqua
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Galvanized Silver
  • Cup Buttons - White Baby Blue Luster
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Gather all materials and prepare your workspace.
    Start with a stop bead on your thread to secure the beads.
    Begin creating the star pattern using SuperDuo beads and 11/0 seed beads, following the specific sequence and stitch technique described in the video.
    Complete the first star and proceed with additional stars, alternating colors as desired.
    Finish the bracelet with a loop of seed beads for the clasp on one end and attach a cup button on the other.
    Secure the ends with knots and a bit of glue for durability.

    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"
    Stars & Stripes Design Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    This new video from PotomacBeads teaches you how tom make our "Stars and Stripes" design, which can be used to make a bracelet, necklace, earrings, pendant. This design uses SuperDuo beads, Miyuki 11/0 seed beads, and one cup button.

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • SuperDuo Beads - Metalust Crown Blue
  • SuperDuo Beads - White
  • SuperDuo Beads - Pearl Shine Aqua
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Galvanized Silver
  • Cup Buttons - White Baby Blue Luster
  • Project Steps

    Gather all materials and prepare your workspace.
    Start with a stop bead on your thread to secure the beads.
    Begin creating the star pattern using SuperDuo beads and 11/0 seed beads, following the specific sequence and stitch technique described in the video.
    Complete the first star and proceed with additional stars, alternating colors as desired.
    Finish the bracelet with a loop of seed beads for the clasp on one end and attach a cup button on the other.
    Secure the ends with knots and a bit of glue for durability.