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Fishtail Wrap Bracelet Tutorial

This video tutorial from The Potomac Bead Company teaches you how to make our O Bead Firshtail Wrap Bracelet ", which uses your choice of Czech O Beads, Silk cording, and leather or cotton cording. This is an easy bracelet that you can make many different versions of to decorate your wrists. Enjoy!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Fishtail Wrap Bracelet Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • Czech O Beads
  • 0.5 mm leather or cotton cording
  • Size 8 silk cording
  • Czech Cup Buttons (or alternative buttons for clasps)
  • Super New Glue
  • Wire cutters or scissors
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Cut the leather cording to double your wrist size plus an extra 6 inches.
    Tie an overhand knot at one end to create a loop for the clasp.
    Stretch and prepare the silk cording to prevent future stretching.
    Attach the silk cording to the leather with a square knot near the loop.
    Thread Czech O Beads onto the silk cording, preparing about 8 inches of beaded length.
    Begin the fishtail weave by alternating over and under each leather cord with the silk, adding beads into the pattern. Continue the pattern until the desired bracelet length is achieved.
    Secure the end with a knot, apply glue to the knots, and trim excess cording.
    Add the clasp by threading the cording through a button and tying it off securely.

    Step 4: Pick Your Own Colors

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    • Greek Leather Cord - Natural 1.5mm | 3 Meters
    • BeadTec Dual-Tip Paint Markers | Pack of 24
    • BeadTec UV Cure Resin | 50ml
    • Loctite Super Glue .14oz
    • BeadTec 10-Step Mandrel for Making Rings | 2-Piece Set | 1.5-10mm
    • Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Ultimate Mini Pocket | Smoke | 3.5x2.5"

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    BeadTec Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
    Fishtail Wrap Bracelet Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

    Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

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    Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

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    Item Description

    This video tutorial from The Potomac Bead Company teaches you how to make our O Bead Firshtail Wrap Bracelet ", which uses your choice of Czech O Beads, Silk cording, and leather or cotton cording. This is an easy bracelet that you can make many different versions of to decorate your wrists. Enjoy!

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • Czech O Beads
  • 0.5 mm leather or cotton cording
  • Size 8 silk cording
  • Czech Cup Buttons (or alternative buttons for clasps)
  • Super New Glue
  • Wire cutters or scissors
  • Project Steps

    Cut the leather cording to double your wrist size plus an extra 6 inches.
    Tie an overhand knot at one end to create a loop for the clasp.
    Stretch and prepare the silk cording to prevent future stretching.
    Attach the silk cording to the leather with a square knot near the loop.
    Thread Czech O Beads onto the silk cording, preparing about 8 inches of beaded length.
    Begin the fishtail weave by alternating over and under each leather cord with the silk, adding beads into the pattern. Continue the pattern until the desired bracelet length is achieved.
    Secure the end with a knot, apply glue to the knots, and trim excess cording.
    Add the clasp by threading the cording through a button and tying it off securely.