Laluna Bracelet Tutorial

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  • Laluna Bracelet - DIY Jewelry Making Tutorial by PotomacBeads
Pretty and simple on the wrist is the Laluna Bracelet featuring a Potomac Exclusive - the Tubelet Bead! When it comes to this uncomplicated design, there are tons of different options for embellishing the simplistic right angle weave Tubelet Bead boxes. Allie chooses to use Czech Pearls 6mm along with Potomac Crystal Rondelles 1.5x2mm in addition to Tubelet Beads for weaving a sophisticated, vintage beaded design with embellishments resembling a crescent look.

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Materials Used To make The  Project

Designer's Material List

The Designer's suggested colors and materials:~7.5-inch (19cm) wrist:
  • Czech Pearl Round 6mm - Platinum Shiny, ~16 Pieces
  • Tubelet Beads - White, ~52 Pieces
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne, ~1 Gram
  • Potomac Crystal Rondelles 1.5x2mm - Dark Khaki, ~49 Pieces
  • Cup Button - Zinc Iris, 1 Button
  • Step-By-Step Instructions

    Learn how to use a Right Angle Weave to build a base in this PotomacBeads tutorial. The Laluna Bracelet features an uncomplicated base design that can be built upon and is perfect for beginners or beaders that are looking to use up some beads from their stash. 1. Put a size 10 needle onto about 5 feet of .006 Wildfire beading thread. Add a stop bead leaving a tail to tie off on at the end. Pick up 4 Tubelet beads each followed by a seed bead. Sew back up through the first 5 beads to pull the beads into the first RAW unit. 2. Watch the Laluna Bracelet tutorial to follow along with Allie to see how she creates the pattern used in her beaded bracelet design. 3. Create a loop out of seed beads at the end of the bracelet large enough to fit the cup button clasp. Embellish the Potomac pearls with Potomac crystal rounds to create a crescent look. The Laluna Bracelet design can easily be used with beads of your choice to embellish with. Have fun experimenting and creating multiple versions to enjoy or give as special hand made gifts.

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