Pattern - Heavy Metal Bracelet

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Ready to learn a new twist on the classic Herringbone Stitch? The Heavy Metal Bracelet is a dazzling way to weave together an assortment of CzechMates Beads. Grab your materials and come bead with Allie from PotomacBeads!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
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Pattern - Heavy Metal Bracelet

Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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Quick Project Steps

Prepare Your Materials: Cut approximately 5 feet of beading thread and thread a size 10 or 12 needle. Attach a stop bead to one end.
Start the Bracelet: String on a sequence of CzechMates beads and Miyuki Seed Beads as per the tutorial's guidance, starting the foundation of the Herringbone Stitch.
Build the Bracelet: Follow the Herringbone Stitch technique, adding rows of beads, ensuring to maintain proper tension and alignment.
Add Decorative Edges: Incorporate Miyuki Seed Beads along the edges of the bracelet for a decorative touch.
Finish with Clasps: Secure the bracelet with bronze cup buttons, creating loops for closure.
Final Touches: Weave in the thread ends and trim any excess to complete the bracelet.

Step 4: Pick Your Own Colors

Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

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Ready to learn a new twist on the classic Herringbone Stitch? The Heavy Metal Bracelet is a dazzling way to weave together an assortment of CzechMates Beads. Grab your materials and come bead with Allie from PotomacBeads!

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Project Steps

Prepare Your Materials: Cut approximately 5 feet of beading thread and thread a size 10 or 12 needle. Attach a stop bead to one end.
Start the Bracelet: String on a sequence of CzechMates beads and Miyuki Seed Beads as per the tutorial's guidance, starting the foundation of the Herringbone Stitch.
Build the Bracelet: Follow the Herringbone Stitch technique, adding rows of beads, ensuring to maintain proper tension and alignment.
Add Decorative Edges: Incorporate Miyuki Seed Beads along the edges of the bracelet for a decorative touch.
Finish with Clasps: Secure the bracelet with bronze cup buttons, creating loops for closure.
Final Touches: Weave in the thread ends and trim any excess to complete the bracelet.