Crystal Kites Bracelet Tutorial

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This video tutorial from PotomacBeads teaches how to make Allie Buchman's "Crystal Kites" bracelet bead weaving design. Find a list of supplies in the description below..

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Crystal Kites Bracelet Tutorial
The Designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Crystal Rivoli 14mm - Capri Blue, 6 Pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Rondelle 3x4mm - Magic Wine, 18 Pieces
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Cranberry Gold Luster
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Silver Lined Dark Topaz
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Galvanized Gold
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Challenge yourself to learn how to use a number of different stitches, including Peyote, Herringbone and Right Angle Weave to encase a Potomac crystal rivoli in the the Crystal Kites Bracelet.
    1.Begin with a size 10 needle on a 5 feet length of .006 Wildfire beading thread. Put on a stop bead, leaving about 2 inches for a tail. Pick up 4 seed beads and let them drop down to the stop bead. Take the needle back up through 3 of the beads and pull them into a box. This is the first RAW unit.
    2.Watch the Crystal Kites tutorial to follow along with Allie as she creates the components used in this beaded bracelet.
    3.Connect the peyote stitch loop to one end of the bracelet by sewing through the Potomac crystal rondelle. Add a few seed beads to sides of the crystal to reinforce the connection. Sew the toggle bar onto the other side of the project by creating a small loop with seed beads.
    Use the components in the Crystal Kites bracelet to create other pieces of jewelry such as earrings or pendants. If you need any materials for this project, check out the great selection at PotomacBeads.

    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?

    Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
    Beading Mat - Beading Design Mat
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    This video tutorial from PotomacBeads teaches how to make Allie Buchman's "Crystal Kites" bracelet bead weaving design. Find a list of supplies in the description below..

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Crystal Rivoli 14mm - Capri Blue, 6 Pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Rondelle 3x4mm - Magic Wine, 18 Pieces
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Cranberry Gold Luster
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Silver Lined Dark Topaz
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Galvanized Gold
  • Project Steps

    Challenge yourself to learn how to use a number of different stitches, including Peyote, Herringbone and Right Angle Weave to encase a Potomac crystal rivoli in the the Crystal Kites Bracelet.
    1.Begin with a size 10 needle on a 5 feet length of .006 Wildfire beading thread. Put on a stop bead, leaving about 2 inches for a tail. Pick up 4 seed beads and let them drop down to the stop bead. Take the needle back up through 3 of the beads and pull them into a box. This is the first RAW unit.
    2.Watch the Crystal Kites tutorial to follow along with Allie as she creates the components used in this beaded bracelet.
    3.Connect the peyote stitch loop to one end of the bracelet by sewing through the Potomac crystal rondelle. Add a few seed beads to sides of the crystal to reinforce the connection. Sew the toggle bar onto the other side of the project by creating a small loop with seed beads.
    Use the components in the Crystal Kites bracelet to create other pieces of jewelry such as earrings or pendants. If you need any materials for this project, check out the great selection at PotomacBeads.