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Crystal Bow Bracelet Tutorial

Allie from PotomacBeads uses right angle weave to create the beautiful Crystal Bow Bracelet. Nestle a shining 4mm Czech Pearl inside Swarovski 5mm Bicones and add some Miyuki Seed Beads; this piece feels like a present waiting to be opened! ⁠Gather your materials to create one of your own!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Crystal Bow Bracelet Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Swarovski 6mm Bicone - Morion, ~ 32 Beads
  • Czech Glass Pearl 4mm - Bright White, ~ 11 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Bead 8/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Gold, ~ 1 gram
  • Miyuki Seed Bead 15/0 - Duracoat Champagne, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Bead 15/0 - Metallic Brown Iris, ~ 1 Gram
  • Cup Button - Aztec Gold , 1 Button
  • Wrist size up to 7 1/2 inches (19.5 cm)
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Learn how to make the elegant Crystal Bow bracelet with this PotomacBeads tutorial. Use a Right Angle Weave to create this sparkling beaded bracelet.
    1.Put a stop bead onto some .006 Wildfire thread, leaving about 10 inches for a tail. Pick up four 8/0 seed beads and bring the needle back up the first three beads. This is the beginning of the Right Angle Weave.
    2.Watch the Crystal Bow Bracelet tutorial with Allie to see how to create the pattern in the beaded bracelet.
    3.Take off the stop bead and form a loop out of seed beads to fit the cup button on the other side. Reinforce by threading through the loop a second time. Tie off the thread and burn down the loose ends with a thread zap.
    The Crystal Bow Bracelet is so beautiful, it will dress up any outfit you choose to wear it with. Use this pattern to make a matching pair of earrings. A set of handmade jewelry would make an excellent gift that’s sure to be appreciated.

    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?

    BeadTec Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
    Crystal Bow Bracelet Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    Allie from PotomacBeads uses right angle weave to create the beautiful Crystal Bow Bracelet. Nestle a shining 4mm Czech Pearl inside Swarovski 5mm Bicones and add some Miyuki Seed Beads; this piece feels like a present waiting to be opened! ⁠Gather your materials to create one of your own!

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Swarovski 6mm Bicone - Morion, ~ 32 Beads
  • Czech Glass Pearl 4mm - Bright White, ~ 11 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Bead 8/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Gold, ~ 1 gram
  • Miyuki Seed Bead 15/0 - Duracoat Champagne, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Bead 15/0 - Metallic Brown Iris, ~ 1 Gram
  • Cup Button - Aztec Gold , 1 Button
  • Wrist size up to 7 1/2 inches (19.5 cm)
  • Project Steps

    Learn how to make the elegant Crystal Bow bracelet with this PotomacBeads tutorial. Use a Right Angle Weave to create this sparkling beaded bracelet.
    1.Put a stop bead onto some .006 Wildfire thread, leaving about 10 inches for a tail. Pick up four 8/0 seed beads and bring the needle back up the first three beads. This is the beginning of the Right Angle Weave.
    2.Watch the Crystal Bow Bracelet tutorial with Allie to see how to create the pattern in the beaded bracelet.
    3.Take off the stop bead and form a loop out of seed beads to fit the cup button on the other side. Reinforce by threading through the loop a second time. Tie off the thread and burn down the loose ends with a thread zap.
    The Crystal Bow Bracelet is so beautiful, it will dress up any outfit you choose to wear it with. Use this pattern to make a matching pair of earrings. A set of handmade jewelry would make an excellent gift that’s sure to be appreciated.