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Dragon Eye Bracelet Tutorial

This video tutorial from PotomacBeads teaches you how to make Allie Buchman's "Dragon Eye" bracelet. Find a list of supplies for this design in the description below.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Dragon Eye Bracelet Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • RounDuo® Beads - Turquoise
  • 2-Hole Brick Beads - Halo Ultramarine
  • Potomac Crystal Rose Montees - Aqua | SS20
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Black
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Galvanized Silver
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Galvanized Silver
  • Cup Buttons - Turquoise Picasso
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Prepare your materials and cut approximately 5 feet of beading thread, adding a needle to each end.
    Begin by attaching the Cup Button with three 11/0 seed beads, threading through each side of the button.
    Start the pattern with a base of RounDuo® beads, separating them with 15/0 seed beads, and form the initial diamond shape.
    Integrate the 2-Hole Brick Beads as wings, continuing the pattern along the length of the bracelet.
    Add Rose Montees in the designated spaces between Brick Beads for embellishment.
    Complete the bracelet with a loop closure using 15/0 seed beads to secure the Cup Button.

    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"
    Dragon Eye Bracelet Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    This video tutorial from PotomacBeads teaches you how to make Allie Buchman's "Dragon Eye" bracelet. Find a list of supplies for this design in the description below.

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • RounDuo® Beads - Turquoise
  • 2-Hole Brick Beads - Halo Ultramarine
  • Potomac Crystal Rose Montees - Aqua | SS20
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Black
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Galvanized Silver
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Galvanized Silver
  • Cup Buttons - Turquoise Picasso
  • Project Steps

    Prepare your materials and cut approximately 5 feet of beading thread, adding a needle to each end.
    Begin by attaching the Cup Button with three 11/0 seed beads, threading through each side of the button.
    Start the pattern with a base of RounDuo® beads, separating them with 15/0 seed beads, and form the initial diamond shape.
    Integrate the 2-Hole Brick Beads as wings, continuing the pattern along the length of the bracelet.
    Add Rose Montees in the designated spaces between Brick Beads for embellishment.
    Complete the bracelet with a loop closure using 15/0 seed beads to secure the Cup Button.