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A Portal to Royalty Tutorial
Create your own beautiful "A Portal to Royalty" bracelet with this DIY jewelry-making tutorial by PotomacBeads. In this video, you will learn how to use Pi Duos, 11/0 and 15/0 seed beads, and sparkling 4mm bicone crystals to craft a stunning bracelet. This tutorial covers the double right-angle weave technique, embellishment techniques, and creating a secure clasp with a cup button. Gather your beading supplies, including a size 12 beading needle and thread, and follow along with step-by-step instructions. Make this project your own by choosing your favorite color combinations and adding personal touches!
Step 1: Choose Your Materials
Step 1: Choose Your Materials
Step 2: Watch the
Video Tutorial
Step 2: Watch the
Video Tutorial
A Portal to Royalty Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials PieDuo - Jet bronze, 28 beads 4mm Bicone - Aqua, 29 beads Miyuki 11/0 - Matte transparent rootbeer, Up to 249 beads Miyuki 11/0 - Duracoat opaque Nile blue, Up to 249 beads Miyuki 15/0 - Matte opaque dark cream AB, Up to 302 beads Miyuki 15/0 - Duracoat opaque dark salmon, Up to 302 beads Dragonthread 8 - White, About 10 feet Table-cut cup button - Opaque white travertine, 1 piece Size 12 needle, 1 bead SECOND COLORWAY: PieDuo - Metallic sea blue, 28 beads 4mm Bicone - Hyacinth, 29 beads Miyuki 11/0 - Matte white, Up to 249 beads Miyuki 11/0 - White pearl ceylon, Up to 249 beads Miyuki 15/0 - Duracoat opaque kumquat, Up to 302 beads Miyuki 15/0 - Duracoat opaque bayberry, Up to 302 beads Dragonthread 8 - White, About 10 feet Table-cut cupbutton - Opaque orange tranvertine, 1 piece Size 12 needle, 1 piece
Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps
Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps
Quick Project Steps
Quick Project Steps
Attach the Clasp:
Thread a size 12 beading needle with about 1.5 meters of thread.
Pick up three 11/0 seed beads and one cup button.
Create a loop by going back through the seed beads and secure with a knot.
Create the Base with Right-Angle Weave:
Add four 11/0 seed beads to create a square.
Use the double right-angle weave technique to form the base of the bracelet.
Add the Pi Duos and Embellishments:
Add two Pi Duos, one 15/0 seed bead, and one 11/0 seed bead to form the main pattern.
Embellish with 4mm bicone crystals between Pi Duos.
Expand with Double Right-Angle Weave Sections:
Continue adding right-angle weave sections with Pi Duos and embellishments until you reach the desired length.
Finish the Bracelet with a Loop for the Clasp:
Attach 11/0 seed beads and form a loop that fits around the cup button.
Reinforce the loop by going through the beads several times.
Secure and Tie Off the Thread:
Make half-hitch knots between beads to secure the thread.
Use a thread burner or scissors to trim excess thread.
Step 4: Pick Your Own Colors
Step 4: Pick Your Own Colors
Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?
Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?
Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?
Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?
Step 6: Choose Your Next Project
Step 6: Choose Your Next Project
Step 6: Choose Your Next Project
Step 6: Choose Your Next Project
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Item Description
Create your own beautiful "A Portal to Royalty" bracelet with this DIY jewelry-making tutorial by PotomacBeads. In this video, you will learn how to use Pi Duos, 11/0 and 15/0 seed beads, and sparkling 4mm bicone crystals to craft a stunning bracelet. This tutorial covers the double right-angle weave technique, embellishment techniques, and creating a secure clasp with a cup button. Gather your beading supplies, including a size 12 beading needle and thread, and follow along with step-by-step instructions. Make this project your own by choosing your favorite color combinations and adding personal touches!
Designer's Material List
The designer's suggested colors & materials PieDuo - Jet bronze, 28 beads 4mm Bicone - Aqua, 29 beads Miyuki 11/0 - Matte transparent rootbeer, Up to 249 beads Miyuki 11/0 - Duracoat opaque Nile blue, Up to 249 beads Miyuki 15/0 - Matte opaque dark cream AB, Up to 302 beads Miyuki 15/0 - Duracoat opaque dark salmon, Up to 302 beads Dragonthread 8 - White, About 10 feet Table-cut cup button - Opaque white travertine, 1 piece Size 12 needle, 1 bead SECOND COLORWAY: PieDuo - Metallic sea blue, 28 beads 4mm Bicone - Hyacinth, 29 beads Miyuki 11/0 - Matte white, Up to 249 beads Miyuki 11/0 - White pearl ceylon, Up to 249 beads Miyuki 15/0 - Duracoat opaque kumquat, Up to 302 beads Miyuki 15/0 - Duracoat opaque bayberry, Up to 302 beads Dragonthread 8 - White, About 10 feet Table-cut cupbutton - Opaque orange tranvertine, 1 piece Size 12 needle, 1 piece
Project Steps
Attach the Clasp:
Thread a size 12 beading needle with about 1.5 meters of thread.
Pick up three 11/0 seed beads and one cup button.
Create a loop by going back through the seed beads and secure with a knot.
Create the Base with Right-Angle Weave:
Add four 11/0 seed beads to create a square.
Use the double right-angle weave technique to form the base of the bracelet.
Add the Pi Duos and Embellishments:
Add two Pi Duos, one 15/0 seed bead, and one 11/0 seed bead to form the main pattern.
Embellish with 4mm bicone crystals between Pi Duos.
Expand with Double Right-Angle Weave Sections:
Continue adding right-angle weave sections with Pi Duos and embellishments until you reach the desired length.
Finish the Bracelet with a Loop for the Clasp:
Attach 11/0 seed beads and form a loop that fits around the cup button.
Reinforce the loop by going through the beads several times.
Secure and Tie Off the Thread:
Make half-hitch knots between beads to secure the thread.
Use a thread burner or scissors to trim excess thread.
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