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Chutes & Ladders Bracelet Tutorial

This tutorial from The Potomac Bead Company teaches how to make our "Chutes & Ladders" bracelet, which uses Preciosa cupchain, Rolo chain, and your choice of leather or cotton cording.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Chutes & Ladders Bracelet Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • 0.5mm leather cording
  • Two pieces of 3.8mm Italian Rolo chain
  • Size 16 Preciosa cupchain
  • Optional: beads for decoration
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Prepare Materials: Cut two pieces of Rolo chain and a 4-feet length of 0.5mm leather cording.
    Initiate Weaving: Weave the leather cording through the Rolo chain, making room for the cupchain.
    Incorporate Cupchain: Place the cupchain between the Rolo chains and weave the leather over and under it, alternating sides.
    Continue Pattern: Skip a chain link each time to maintain the pattern, ensuring the cupchain is securely woven.
    Finishing the Bracelet: Finish by weaving the leather through the end of the chain, create a slip knot for adjustability, and add beads for decoration if desired.

    Step 4: Pick Your Own Colors

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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    • 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"
    Chutes & Ladders Bracelet Tutorial
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    Item Description

    This tutorial from The Potomac Bead Company teaches how to make our "Chutes & Ladders" bracelet, which uses Preciosa cupchain, Rolo chain, and your choice of leather or cotton cording.

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • 0.5mm leather cording
  • Two pieces of 3.8mm Italian Rolo chain
  • Size 16 Preciosa cupchain
  • Optional: beads for decoration
  • Project Steps

    Prepare Materials: Cut two pieces of Rolo chain and a 4-feet length of 0.5mm leather cording.
    Initiate Weaving: Weave the leather cording through the Rolo chain, making room for the cupchain.
    Incorporate Cupchain: Place the cupchain between the Rolo chains and weave the leather over and under it, alternating sides.
    Continue Pattern: Skip a chain link each time to maintain the pattern, ensuring the cupchain is securely woven.
    Finishing the Bracelet: Finish by weaving the leather through the end of the chain, create a slip knot for adjustability, and add beads for decoration if desired.