Twisted Suns Tutorial

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This video tutorial from PotomacBeads shows you how to make the 'Twisted Suns' bracelet using seed beads, Miyuki long magatamas, and your choice of round beads at the center of the rays.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Twisted Suns Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials for ~7.5-inch (19 cm) wrist:
Miyuki Long Magatama Beads - Matte Metallic Dark Olive
Miyuki Long Magatama Beads - Matte Metallic Khaki Iris
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Matte Transparent Gray AB
Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Labrador Full

Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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Quick Project Steps

Begin by threading an 8/0 seed bead, a Czech glass bead, and another 8/0 seed bead.
Create a sunray pattern by stringing one 11/0 seed bead, five long magatamas (points facing up and to the left for consistency), and another 11/0 seed bead.
Loop back through the nearest 8/0 seed bead to the Czech glass bead, pulling tight to form the sunray.
Continue threading through the Czech glass bead, adding another set of sunrays on the other side.
Repeat the pattern, adding beads in a right-angle weave style for expansion.
Experiment with shapes, sizes, or even shorten the design for earrings.

Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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  • 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?

Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
Beading Mat - Beading Design Mat
PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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Item Description

This video tutorial from PotomacBeads shows you how to make the 'Twisted Suns' bracelet using seed beads, Miyuki long magatamas, and your choice of round beads at the center of the rays.

Designer's Material List

The Designer’s suggested colors and materials for ~7.5-inch (19 cm) wrist:
Miyuki Long Magatama Beads - Matte Metallic Dark Olive
Miyuki Long Magatama Beads - Matte Metallic Khaki Iris
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Matte Transparent Gray AB
Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Labrador Full

Project Steps

Begin by threading an 8/0 seed bead, a Czech glass bead, and another 8/0 seed bead.
Create a sunray pattern by stringing one 11/0 seed bead, five long magatamas (points facing up and to the left for consistency), and another 11/0 seed bead.
Loop back through the nearest 8/0 seed bead to the Czech glass bead, pulling tight to form the sunray.
Continue threading through the Czech glass bead, adding another set of sunrays on the other side.
Repeat the pattern, adding beads in a right-angle weave style for expansion.
Experiment with shapes, sizes, or even shorten the design for earrings.