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Layered Chain Bracelet Tutorial

Create your new favorite stash busting project AND practice your wire working, and crimpting skills at the same time. This arm candy combines 6mm gemstone round beads, Potomac crystal bicone beads, micro-faceted metal round beads and brand new styles of chain. Technique learned:
  • Basic Beading
  • Wire Working The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Gemstones - Mookaite Round Beads 6mm, ~ 12 Pieces
  • Micro-Faceted Seamless Mirror Round Beads 4mm - Premium Antique Brass Plating, ~ 40 Pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Vintage Rose 3mm, ~ 60 Pieces
  • Potomax Chain - Rectangle Paperlink Gold Plated 4x11mm, ~ 6"
  • Potomax Jeweler's Wire 24 Gauge Round - Vintage Bronze, ~ 20"
  • PotomacBeads Stainless Steel Beading Wire 7 Strand .018", ~ 7"
  • Lobster Figure 8 Clasps 19mm - Premium 24kt Gold Plating, 1 Piece Secondary Colorway:
  • Gemstones - Blood Agate Round Beads 6mm, ~ 12 Pieces
  • Micro-Faceted Seamless Mirror Round Beads 3mm - Premium 24kt Gold Plating, ~ 60 Pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Vintage Rose AB 3mm, ~ 60 Pieces
  • Potomax Chain - Rectangle Paperlink Rose Gold Plated 4x11mm, ~ 6"
  • Potomax Jeweler's Wire 22 Gauge Round - Non - Tarnish Silver, ~ 20"
  • PotomacBeads Stainless Steel Beading Wire 7 Strand .018", ~ 7"
  • Lobster Figure 8 Clasps 19mm - Premium 24kt Gold Plating, 1 Piece
  • Step 1: Choose Your Materials

    Step 2: Watch the 
    Video Tutorial

    Layered Chain Bracelet Tutorial
    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Gemstones - Mookaite Round Beads 6mm, ~ 12 Pieces
  • Micro-Faceted Seamless Mirror Round Beads 4mm - Premium Antique Brass Plating, ~ 40 Pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Vintage Rose 3mm, ~ 60 Pieces
  • Potomax Chain - Rectangle Paperlink Gold Plated 4x11mm, ~ 6"
  • Potomax Jeweler's Wire 24 Gauge Round - Vintage Bronze, ~ 20"
  • PotomacBeads Stainless Steel Beading Wire 7 Strand .018", ~ 7"
  • Lobster Figure 8 Clasps 19mm - Premium 24kt Gold Plating, 1 Piece Secondary Colorway:
  • Gemstones - Blood Agate Round Beads 6mm, ~ 12 Pieces
  • Micro-Faceted Seamless Mirror Round Beads 3mm - Premium 24kt Gold Plating, ~ 60 Pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Vintage Rose AB 3mm, ~ 60 Pieces
  • Potomax Chain - Rectangle Paperlink Rose Gold Plated 4x11mm, ~ 6"
  • Potomax Jeweler's Wire 22 Gauge Round - Non-Tarnish Silver, ~ 20"
  • PotomacBeads Stainless Steel Beading Wire 7 Strand .018", ~ 7"
  • Lobster Figure 8 Clasps 19mm - Premium 24kt Gold Plating, 1 Piece
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Have fun putting together your one-of-a-kind Layered Chain Bracelet. Watch this PotomacBeads tutorial to learn how to some wire work along with basic bead stringing to create a trendy multi-strand bracelet.
    1. Cut a 10 inch piece of 24ga wire. Using pliers, bend the wire to the side about half an inch down. Use the round nose pliers to form a loop. Wrap the tail end around the base of the loop. Put a bead onto the wire and let it drop down to the loop. Use pliers to form a loop above the bead and cut it to form a link.
    2. Watch the Layered Chain Bracelet tutorial to learn some tips and tricks from Allie to help you create this multi-strand bracelet.
    3. Create an eye pin with a bead on some wire. Use the pin to connect the five strands to a clasp. Add some charms at the end if you’d like.
    There really is no end to the different looks you can create with the Layered Chain Bracelet. Try adding some Potomac crystals for some extra bling! This bracelet can be made to suit your very own sense of style and is sure to become one of your favorite go-to accessories.

    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"
    Layered Chain 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

    Create your new favorite stash busting project AND practice your wire working, and crimpting skills at the same time. This arm candy combines 6mm gemstone round beads, Potomac crystal bicone beads, micro-faceted metal round beads and brand new styles of chain. Technique learned:
  • Basic Beading
  • Wire Working The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Gemstones - Mookaite Round Beads 6mm, ~ 12 Pieces
  • Micro-Faceted Seamless Mirror Round Beads 4mm - Premium Antique Brass Plating, ~ 40 Pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Vintage Rose 3mm, ~ 60 Pieces
  • Potomax Chain - Rectangle Paperlink Gold Plated 4x11mm, ~ 6"
  • Potomax Jeweler's Wire 24 Gauge Round - Vintage Bronze, ~ 20"
  • PotomacBeads Stainless Steel Beading Wire 7 Strand .018", ~ 7"
  • Lobster Figure 8 Clasps 19mm - Premium 24kt Gold Plating, 1 Piece Secondary Colorway:
  • Gemstones - Blood Agate Round Beads 6mm, ~ 12 Pieces
  • Micro-Faceted Seamless Mirror Round Beads 3mm - Premium 24kt Gold Plating, ~ 60 Pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Vintage Rose AB 3mm, ~ 60 Pieces
  • Potomax Chain - Rectangle Paperlink Rose Gold Plated 4x11mm, ~ 6"
  • Potomax Jeweler's Wire 22 Gauge Round - Non - Tarnish Silver, ~ 20"
  • PotomacBeads Stainless Steel Beading Wire 7 Strand .018", ~ 7"
  • Lobster Figure 8 Clasps 19mm - Premium 24kt Gold Plating, 1 Piece
  • Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Gemstones - Mookaite Round Beads 6mm, ~ 12 Pieces
  • Micro-Faceted Seamless Mirror Round Beads 4mm - Premium Antique Brass Plating, ~ 40 Pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Vintage Rose 3mm, ~ 60 Pieces
  • Potomax Chain - Rectangle Paperlink Gold Plated 4x11mm, ~ 6"
  • Potomax Jeweler's Wire 24 Gauge Round - Vintage Bronze, ~ 20"
  • PotomacBeads Stainless Steel Beading Wire 7 Strand .018", ~ 7"
  • Lobster Figure 8 Clasps 19mm - Premium 24kt Gold Plating, 1 Piece Secondary Colorway:
  • Gemstones - Blood Agate Round Beads 6mm, ~ 12 Pieces
  • Micro-Faceted Seamless Mirror Round Beads 3mm - Premium 24kt Gold Plating, ~ 60 Pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Vintage Rose AB 3mm, ~ 60 Pieces
  • Potomax Chain - Rectangle Paperlink Rose Gold Plated 4x11mm, ~ 6"
  • Potomax Jeweler's Wire 22 Gauge Round - Non-Tarnish Silver, ~ 20"
  • PotomacBeads Stainless Steel Beading Wire 7 Strand .018", ~ 7"
  • Lobster Figure 8 Clasps 19mm - Premium 24kt Gold Plating, 1 Piece
  • Project Steps

    Have fun putting together your one-of-a-kind Layered Chain Bracelet. Watch this PotomacBeads tutorial to learn how to some wire work along with basic bead stringing to create a trendy multi-strand bracelet.
    1. Cut a 10 inch piece of 24ga wire. Using pliers, bend the wire to the side about half an inch down. Use the round nose pliers to form a loop. Wrap the tail end around the base of the loop. Put a bead onto the wire and let it drop down to the loop. Use pliers to form a loop above the bead and cut it to form a link.
    2. Watch the Layered Chain Bracelet tutorial to learn some tips and tricks from Allie to help you create this multi-strand bracelet.
    3. Create an eye pin with a bead on some wire. Use the pin to connect the five strands to a clasp. Add some charms at the end if you’d like.
    There really is no end to the different looks you can create with the Layered Chain Bracelet. Try adding some Potomac crystals for some extra bling! This bracelet can be made to suit your very own sense of style and is sure to become one of your favorite go-to accessories.