Pattern - Rickrack Bracelet

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If you've got seed beads, then you have all the required materials to make Allie's Rickrack Bracelet. With only three colored seed beads, you'll use a braided square stitch to make a simple yet stunning bracelet design. To finish off the piece, you'll amplify the project with a clasp of your choice to add as much or as little sparkle for your personal liking. Explore the possibilities that the Rickrack Bracelet offers as you use varied seed bead colors and experiment with clasps you would not normally think of using!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
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Pattern - Rickrack Bracelet

Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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Quick Project Steps

Prepare Materials: Gather seed beads, thread, needle, and clasp.
Start Square Stitch: Use three strands of square stitch with the selected seed beads.
Two-Drop Square Stitch (Optional): For a quicker process, use four beads per stitch instead of two.
Attach to Clasp: Secure the strands to one side of the clasp, starting with the larger end.
Braid Strands: Braid the three strands together, ensuring consistent length.
Finalize Clasp Attachment: Attach the braided strands to the other side of the clasp, ensuring the bracelet is the desired length.
Finish and Trim: Secure and trim any excess thread.

Step 4: Pick Your Own Colors

Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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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Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

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If you've got seed beads, then you have all the required materials to make Allie's Rickrack Bracelet. With only three colored seed beads, you'll use a braided square stitch to make a simple yet stunning bracelet design. To finish off the piece, you'll amplify the project with a clasp of your choice to add as much or as little sparkle for your personal liking. Explore the possibilities that the Rickrack Bracelet offers as you use varied seed bead colors and experiment with clasps you would not normally think of using!

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Project Steps

Prepare Materials: Gather seed beads, thread, needle, and clasp.
Start Square Stitch: Use three strands of square stitch with the selected seed beads.
Two-Drop Square Stitch (Optional): For a quicker process, use four beads per stitch instead of two.
Attach to Clasp: Secure the strands to one side of the clasp, starting with the larger end.
Braid Strands: Braid the three strands together, ensuring consistent length.
Finalize Clasp Attachment: Attach the braided strands to the other side of the clasp, ensuring the bracelet is the desired length.
Finish and Trim: Secure and trim any excess thread.