Pattern - Running River Bracelet

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This tutorial from The Potomac Bead Company teaches you how to make Allie Buchman's "Running River" tutorial, using 2-hole RounDuo® & Miyuki Seed Beads! Find a list of supplies in the description below.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Pattern - Running River Bracelet

Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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Quick Project Steps

Prepare Materials: Gather your RounDuo® beads, Miyuki Seed Beads, beading thread, needles, and clasp.
Thread Your Needles: Cut about 5-6 feet of beading thread and thread each needle on either end.
Start with the Clasp: Add your cup button first, using a pattern of 15/0, 11/0, and 15/0 beads through the button holes.
Add RounDuo® Beads: Begin the bracelet's body by adding RounDuo® beads, alternating colors if desired, and securing them with 11/0 and 15/0 seed beads according to the tutorial's stitch technique.
Continue Bead Addition: Follow the pattern, adding beads and transitioning through sections with precise stitch work.
Complete the Loop: Finish with a loop for the button closure, reinforcing the thread path for durability.
Final Adjustments: Secure the thread ends, make any necessary adjustments, and ensure the bracelet fits comfortably.

Step 4: Pick Your Own Colors

Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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Item Description

This tutorial from The Potomac Bead Company teaches you how to make Allie Buchman's "Running River" tutorial, using 2-hole RounDuo® & Miyuki Seed Beads! Find a list of supplies in the description below.

Designer's Material List

Project Steps

Prepare Materials: Gather your RounDuo® beads, Miyuki Seed Beads, beading thread, needles, and clasp.
Thread Your Needles: Cut about 5-6 feet of beading thread and thread each needle on either end.
Start with the Clasp: Add your cup button first, using a pattern of 15/0, 11/0, and 15/0 beads through the button holes.
Add RounDuo® Beads: Begin the bracelet's body by adding RounDuo® beads, alternating colors if desired, and securing them with 11/0 and 15/0 seed beads according to the tutorial's stitch technique.
Continue Bead Addition: Follow the pattern, adding beads and transitioning through sections with precise stitch work.
Complete the Loop: Finish with a loop for the button closure, reinforcing the thread path for durability.
Final Adjustments: Secure the thread ends, make any necessary adjustments, and ensure the bracelet fits comfortably.