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Fireside Bracelet Tutorial

Grab your hot chocolate, light your fire, and get started on the Fireside Bracelet. Allie weaves together a bracelet that shows a way to work with the new QuadBow Beads. You will feel all warm and cozy as you sit by the fire creating your own bracelet design. Be inspired to bead your own masterpiece that incorporates the QuadBow Bead!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Fireside Bracelet Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials for ~7.5-inch (19 cm) wrist:
  • QuadBow - Jet Red Luster, ~ 22 Beads
  • RounTrio® Beads - Teal Luster, ~ 11 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne, ~ 1 Gram
  • Potomac Crystal Rondelle 1.5x2mm - Light Red Coral, ~ 52 Beads
  • Cup Button - Jet Red Luster, 1 Piece
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    In this PotomacBeads tutorial you will learn how to use a free form stitch to create the fantastic Fireside Bracelet. Arrange the flames among the logs of your fireplace using Potomac crystal rondelles and Quadbows.
    1. Using a size 12 needle, put a stop bead onto some Wildfire thread. Go through a center hole of a Quadbow. Pick up a Rountrio through a side hole and another Quadbow so that it faces in towards the first. Add a Potomac crystal rondelle and then repeat the first pattern.
    2. Watch the Fireside Bracelet tutorial to follow along with Allie as she creates this relaxing beaded bracelet.
    3. Reinforce the clasp when you get to the end of the project. Bring the thread and needle down into the center of the bracelet. Use a bridge thread to tie a double knot. Burn the thread ends down flush.
    The Fireside bracelet is an enjoyable way to spend an afternoon. Sit back and relax in a world of beaded bliss. You’ll love the way this bracelet looks and feels on your wrist.

    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"
    Fireside Bracelet Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    Grab your hot chocolate, light your fire, and get started on the Fireside Bracelet. Allie weaves together a bracelet that shows a way to work with the new QuadBow Beads. You will feel all warm and cozy as you sit by the fire creating your own bracelet design. Be inspired to bead your own masterpiece that incorporates the QuadBow Bead!

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer’s suggested colors and materials for ~7.5-inch (19 cm) wrist:
  • QuadBow - Jet Red Luster, ~ 22 Beads
  • RounTrio® Beads - Teal Luster, ~ 11 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne, ~ 1 Gram
  • Potomac Crystal Rondelle 1.5x2mm - Light Red Coral, ~ 52 Beads
  • Cup Button - Jet Red Luster, 1 Piece
  • Project Steps

    In this PotomacBeads tutorial you will learn how to use a free form stitch to create the fantastic Fireside Bracelet. Arrange the flames among the logs of your fireplace using Potomac crystal rondelles and Quadbows.
    1. Using a size 12 needle, put a stop bead onto some Wildfire thread. Go through a center hole of a Quadbow. Pick up a Rountrio through a side hole and another Quadbow so that it faces in towards the first. Add a Potomac crystal rondelle and then repeat the first pattern.
    2. Watch the Fireside Bracelet tutorial to follow along with Allie as she creates this relaxing beaded bracelet.
    3. Reinforce the clasp when you get to the end of the project. Bring the thread and needle down into the center of the bracelet. Use a bridge thread to tie a double knot. Burn the thread ends down flush.
    The Fireside bracelet is an enjoyable way to spend an afternoon. Sit back and relax in a world of beaded bliss. You’ll love the way this bracelet looks and feels on your wrist.