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Moonstruck Bracelet Tutorial

In this video tutorial from PotomacBeads, Allie teaches you to make the "Moonstruck" bracelet design created by Anna Tonnesen and her. The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • 2-Hole Cabochon 7mm - Turquoise
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Pewter
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Matte Silver-Lined Emerald
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Labrador Full
  • Cup Buttons - Jade Picasso
  • Step 1: Choose Your Materials

    Step 2: Watch the 
    Video Tutorial

    Moonstruck Bracelet Tutorial
    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • 2-Hole Cabochon 7mm - Turquoise
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Pewter
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Matte Silver-Lined Emerald
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Labrador Full
  • Cup Buttons - Jade Picasso
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Start by threading a needle on either end of a five-foot piece of beading thread.
    Attach the cup button clasp with seed beads, ensuring the dome faces down.
    Begin the bracelet body by adding two-hole cabochons and seed beads, following the pattern of three seed beads, cabochon, three seed beads.
    Introduce crisscross cube beads into the design, flanked by seed beads, to add dimension.
    Continue the pattern, paying close attention to tension and curvature to ensure the bracelet fits comfortably.
    Finish the bracelet by reinforcing the loop for the cup button and trimming excess thread.

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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    • 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"
    Moonstruck Bracelet Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

    Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

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    Item Description

    In this video tutorial from PotomacBeads, Allie teaches you to make the "Moonstruck" bracelet design created by Anna Tonnesen and her. The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • 2-Hole Cabochon 7mm - Turquoise
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Pewter
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Matte Silver-Lined Emerald
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Labrador Full
  • Cup Buttons - Jade Picasso
  • Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • 2-Hole Cabochon 7mm - Turquoise
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Pewter
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Matte Silver-Lined Emerald
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Labrador Full
  • Cup Buttons - Jade Picasso
  • Project Steps

    Start by threading a needle on either end of a five-foot piece of beading thread.
    Attach the cup button clasp with seed beads, ensuring the dome faces down.
    Begin the bracelet body by adding two-hole cabochons and seed beads, following the pattern of three seed beads, cabochon, three seed beads.
    Introduce crisscross cube beads into the design, flanked by seed beads, to add dimension.
    Continue the pattern, paying close attention to tension and curvature to ensure the bracelet fits comfortably.
    Finish the bracelet by reinforcing the loop for the cup button and trimming excess thread.