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Whale of a Tail Bracelet Tutorial

This video tutorial from The PotomacBeads Allie teaches you how to make a Whale of a Tail Bracelet. To purchase PotomacBeads products feature in the tutorial, see the links below.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Whale of a Tail Bracelet Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
MobyDuo Beads - Metallic Aqua, ~ 40 Pieces
MobyDuo Beads - Jet Full AB, ~ 19 Pieces
Miyuki Seed Bead 15/0 - Crystal Silver Rainbow, 1 Gram
Miyuki Drop 3.4mm - Crystal Labrador Full, 2 grams
Cup Button - Jet AB Full,1 Piece

Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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Quick Project Steps

Attach the cup button using three 15/0 Miyuki seed beads.
Begin the bracelet body by threading MobyDuo beads and Miyuki drops, alternating as per the pattern.
Continue adding beads, following the two-needle technique for symmetrical beadwork.
As the bracelet grows, repeat the pattern until reaching the desired length.
Finish the bracelet by securing the tail and adding a loop for the button clasp.

Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

  • Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Ultimate | Crystal | 9x3"
  • Thread Zap II
  • BeadTec Beading Needles Sizes 10, 11, 12 | Mix Pack of 6
  • Plastic Caliper Tool - White
  • BeadTec DragonThread - Crystal/White | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool
  • BeadTec DragonThread - Green | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool

Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

BeadTec Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
Whale of a Tail Bracelet Tutorial
PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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Item Description

This video tutorial from The PotomacBeads Allie teaches you how to make a Whale of a Tail Bracelet. To purchase PotomacBeads products feature in the tutorial, see the links below.

Designer's Material List

The designer's suggested colors & materials:
MobyDuo Beads - Metallic Aqua, ~ 40 Pieces
MobyDuo Beads - Jet Full AB, ~ 19 Pieces
Miyuki Seed Bead 15/0 - Crystal Silver Rainbow, 1 Gram
Miyuki Drop 3.4mm - Crystal Labrador Full, 2 grams
Cup Button - Jet AB Full,1 Piece

Project Steps

Attach the cup button using three 15/0 Miyuki seed beads.
Begin the bracelet body by threading MobyDuo beads and Miyuki drops, alternating as per the pattern.
Continue adding beads, following the two-needle technique for symmetrical beadwork.
As the bracelet grows, repeat the pattern until reaching the desired length.
Finish the bracelet by securing the tail and adding a loop for the button clasp.