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Queen of Diamonds Bracelet Tutorial

This video tutorial from The Potomac Bead Company teaches you how to make Allie Buchman's "Queen of Diamonds" bracelet design.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

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Step 2: Watch the 
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Queen of Diamonds Bracelet Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • Diamond Duo beads
  • Disc Duo beads (similar in size to Round Trio beads used in the example)
  • 11/0 seed beads in Galvanized Gold and a brown rainbow variation
  • Potomac crystals in Garnet AB finish or 6/0 seed beads for embellishment
  • A cut button for the clasp
  • Wildfire beading thread (0.006 inches) in green color
  • Size 10, 11, or 12 beading needles

    • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Prepare your materials and layout the beads according to the design.
    Start with attaching the clasp using seed beads and the cut button.
    Begin the beadwork pattern with Disc Duo beads, followed by alternating patterns of Diamond Duo and Disc Duo beads.
    Incorporate 11/0 seed beads between the larger beads for detail and structure.
    Add embellishments along the sides of the bracelet with Potomac crystals or 6/0 seed beads for a decorative edge.
    Secure the weaving with knots and finish off with the thread burner for a polished look.

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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    Item Description

    This video tutorial from The Potomac Bead Company teaches you how to make Allie Buchman's "Queen of Diamonds" bracelet design.

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • Diamond Duo beads
  • Disc Duo beads (similar in size to Round Trio beads used in the example)
  • 11/0 seed beads in Galvanized Gold and a brown rainbow variation
  • Potomac crystals in Garnet AB finish or 6/0 seed beads for embellishment
  • A cut button for the clasp
  • Wildfire beading thread (0.006 inches) in green color
  • Size 10, 11, or 12 beading needles

    • Project Steps

    Prepare your materials and layout the beads according to the design.
    Start with attaching the clasp using seed beads and the cut button.
    Begin the beadwork pattern with Disc Duo beads, followed by alternating patterns of Diamond Duo and Disc Duo beads.
    Incorporate 11/0 seed beads between the larger beads for detail and structure.
    Add embellishments along the sides of the bracelet with Potomac crystals or 6/0 seed beads for a decorative edge.
    Secure the weaving with knots and finish off with the thread burner for a polished look.