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MiniDuo Puffed Beaded Bead Tutorial

This video tutorial from Allie at PotomacBeads teaches you how to make puffed beaded beads using MiniDuo beads.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

MiniDuo Puffed Beaded Bead Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
MiniDuo Beads - Opaque Gray White Luster (Ashen Grey), ~12 Pieces
MiniDuo Beads - Crystal Mint Luster (Green Luster), ~30 Pieces
RounDuo® Beads - White Green Teal Luster, ~3 Pieces
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Silver, ~18 Pieces

Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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Quick Project Steps

Prepare your materials and thread the needle with approximately 16 inches of Wildfire thread.
Begin by tying three MiniDuo beads in a triangle shape to start the base of the bead. Use herringbone stitch to add rows of MiniDuo beads, alternating colors between gray luster and mint luster, to create the puffed effect.
Incorporate RounDuo beads at strategic points to enhance the puffy appearance and provide structure.
Continue beadwork, following the pattern of adding MiniDuo beads and securing them with the herringbone and peyote stitches.
Finalize the bead by securing the thread with knots and applying glue discreetly to ensure durability.

Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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  • 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"
MiniDuo Puffed Beaded Bead Tutorial
PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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Item Description

This video tutorial from Allie at PotomacBeads teaches you how to make puffed beaded beads using MiniDuo beads.

Designer's Material List

The designer's suggested colors & materials:
MiniDuo Beads - Opaque Gray White Luster (Ashen Grey), ~12 Pieces
MiniDuo Beads - Crystal Mint Luster (Green Luster), ~30 Pieces
RounDuo® Beads - White Green Teal Luster, ~3 Pieces
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Silver, ~18 Pieces

Project Steps

Prepare your materials and thread the needle with approximately 16 inches of Wildfire thread.
Begin by tying three MiniDuo beads in a triangle shape to start the base of the bead. Use herringbone stitch to add rows of MiniDuo beads, alternating colors between gray luster and mint luster, to create the puffed effect.
Incorporate RounDuo beads at strategic points to enhance the puffy appearance and provide structure.
Continue beadwork, following the pattern of adding MiniDuo beads and securing them with the herringbone and peyote stitches.
Finalize the bead by securing the thread with knots and applying glue discreetly to ensure durability.