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Black Eye Susan Bracelet Tutorial

Spring has sprung and given us the Black Eye Susan bracelet DIY beading tutorial. This bracelet features the DiscDuo bead as well as glass pearls and a cup button clasp. Technique learned: Bead Weaving

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

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  • Cup Buttons - Jet Picasso | Pack of 5

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  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Dyed Butter Cream Silver Lined Alabaster 11/0

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  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Matte Black 11/0

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  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Silver Lined Gold AB 11/0

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  • Potomac Pearls - Cream 4mm

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Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Black Eye Susan Bracelet Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • DiscDuo Beads - Sunflower Yellow, ~ 30 Beads
  • Potomac Pearls 4mm Cream, ~ 43 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Silver Lined Gold AB, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Dyed Butter Cream Silver Lined, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Matte Black, ~ 1 Gram
  • Cup Button - Jet Picasso, 1 Piece Secondary Colorway:
  • DiscDuo Beads - Metallic Violet, ~ 30 Beads
  • Potomac Pearls 4mm - Light Blue, ~ 43 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 -Noir Lined Crystal AB, ~ 1 Gram
  • Cup Button - Vitrail Etched Matte, 1 Piece

    • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Black Eyed Susans are a seen as a symbol of encouragement and motivation, so what better way to show your support than to make a bracelet out of them? In this PotomacBeads tutorial, we'll show you how to make a Black Eye Susan bracelet that is both beautiful and meaningful.
  • Begin with a size 10 needle with size 8 dragon thread. Make a pattern with four DIscDuos separated by two 11/0s. Take the needle back through the first DiscDuo. Step up to the outer hole and add a light colored seed bead, a pearl and another seed bead. Bring the needle through the next DiscDuo. Repeat the pattern around the loop.
  • Watch the Black Eye Susan Bracelet tutorial to see how Allie adds sections together and decorates with Potomac pearls to create flowers in the design.
  • Add a cup button with seed beads to the end of the project. Bring the thread down through a few beads, knot and burn off the edge.
    The Black-eyed Susan bracelet is a fun project that can have a variety of looks depending on the colors of beads used. PotomacBeads has a great selection of materials you can use to make your own. Go for a bright look with yellow and black beads. Or, you can get really creative and use any combination of colors you like! Project Length: 7

    • Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    • Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Ultimate | Crystal | 9x3"
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    • Thread Zap II
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    • BeadTec Beading Needles Sizes 10, 11, 12 | Mix Pack of 6
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    • Plastic Caliper Tool - White
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    • BeadTec DragonThread - Crystal/White | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool
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    • BeadTec DragonThread - Green | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool
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    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    BeadTec Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
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    Black Eye Susan Bracelet Tutorial
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    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers
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    Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

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    Item Description

    Spring has sprung and given us the Black Eye Susan bracelet DIY beading tutorial. This bracelet features the DiscDuo bead as well as glass pearls and a cup button clasp. Technique learned: Bead Weaving

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • DiscDuo Beads - Sunflower Yellow, ~ 30 Beads
  • Potomac Pearls 4mm Cream, ~ 43 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Silver Lined Gold AB, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Dyed Butter Cream Silver Lined, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Matte Black, ~ 1 Gram
  • Cup Button - Jet Picasso, 1 Piece Secondary Colorway:
  • DiscDuo Beads - Metallic Violet, ~ 30 Beads
  • Potomac Pearls 4mm - Light Blue, ~ 43 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 -Noir Lined Crystal AB, ~ 1 Gram
  • Cup Button - Vitrail Etched Matte, 1 Piece

    • Project Steps

    Black Eyed Susans are a seen as a symbol of encouragement and motivation, so what better way to show your support than to make a bracelet out of them? In this PotomacBeads tutorial, we'll show you how to make a Black Eye Susan bracelet that is both beautiful and meaningful.
  • Begin with a size 10 needle with size 8 dragon thread. Make a pattern with four DIscDuos separated by two 11/0s. Take the needle back through the first DiscDuo. Step up to the outer hole and add a light colored seed bead, a pearl and another seed bead. Bring the needle through the next DiscDuo. Repeat the pattern around the loop.
  • Watch the Black Eye Susan Bracelet tutorial to see how Allie adds sections together and decorates with Potomac pearls to create flowers in the design.
  • Add a cup button with seed beads to the end of the project. Bring the thread down through a few beads, knot and burn off the edge.
    The Black-eyed Susan bracelet is a fun project that can have a variety of looks depending on the colors of beads used. PotomacBeads has a great selection of materials you can use to make your own. Go for a bright look with yellow and black beads. Or, you can get really creative and use any combination of colors you like! Project Length: 7