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Kalahari Bracelet Tutorial

Escape the new norm. Take yourself on a journey where there is sand and sun, inspiration and creativity. Run with it! Join us in creating Marissa's latest design, the Kalahari Bracelet. This stunner uses Helios® Par Puca, MobyDuo, Potomac Crystal Bicones, Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0, 11/0, and 15/0 and a brilliant magnetic ball clasp to close. Get lost in the colors available to create a one-of-a-kind project that's just right for you! Gather your materials and come create with us!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Kalahari Bracelet Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials for ~7.5-inch (19 cm) wrist:
  • Helios Par Puca Bead - Metallic Matte Green Turquoise, ~ 16 Beads
  • MobyDuo Bead - Aztec Gold, ~ 32 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicones 3mm - Apricot AB, ~ 16 Bead
  • Miyuki Seed Bead 8/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Gold, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Bead 11/0 - Dyed Salmon Silver Lined Alabaster, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Bead 11/0 - Metallic Dark Bronze, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Bead 15/0 - Duracoat Opaque Eucalyptus, ~ 1 Gram
  • Clasp Magnetic Ball Clasp - Antique Brass, 1 Piece
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Start with your cut button, threading one needle through one hole and the other needle through the opposite hole. Add three 11/0 seed beads on each needle, then add your first Helios Par Puca bead. Continue by adding MobyDuo beads on each needle, ensuring they are picked up with the correct orientation, and then cross through an 11/0 seed bead with both needles going in opposite directions to secure the structure.

    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"
    Kalahari Bracelet Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Escape the new norm. Take yourself on a journey where there is sand and sun, inspiration and creativity. Run with it! Join us in creating Marissa's latest design, the Kalahari Bracelet. This stunner uses Helios® Par Puca, MobyDuo, Potomac Crystal Bicones, Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0, 11/0, and 15/0 and a brilliant magnetic ball clasp to close. Get lost in the colors available to create a one-of-a-kind project that's just right for you! Gather your materials and come create with us!

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer’s suggested colors and materials for ~7.5-inch (19 cm) wrist:
  • Helios Par Puca Bead - Metallic Matte Green Turquoise, ~ 16 Beads
  • MobyDuo Bead - Aztec Gold, ~ 32 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicones 3mm - Apricot AB, ~ 16 Bead
  • Miyuki Seed Bead 8/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Gold, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Bead 11/0 - Dyed Salmon Silver Lined Alabaster, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Bead 11/0 - Metallic Dark Bronze, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Bead 15/0 - Duracoat Opaque Eucalyptus, ~ 1 Gram
  • Clasp Magnetic Ball Clasp - Antique Brass, 1 Piece
  • Project Steps

    Start with your cut button, threading one needle through one hole and the other needle through the opposite hole. Add three 11/0 seed beads on each needle, then add your first Helios Par Puca bead. Continue by adding MobyDuo beads on each needle, ensuring they are picked up with the correct orientation, and then cross through an 11/0 seed bead with both needles going in opposite directions to secure the structure.