Gambit Bracelet Tutorial

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Join Allie in making her art deco Gambit Bracelet that she thoughtfully created featuring some of the newest additions to PotomacBeads - the QuadBow Bead, the PieDuo Bead, and the WaveTrio! You'll use 2-needles to freeform all the previously stated materials together as well as Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 and 15/0 into the finished product. With lots of exceptional features, beaders of all skill levels can find merriment in making their own Gambit Bracelet design with Allie's choice of bead colors, their own, or a combination of both!! Technique Learned: Free Form Stitch

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Gambit Bracelet Tutorial
The Designer's suggested colors and materials:~7.5-inch (19cm) wrist:
  • WaveTrio Beads - Gold, 10 Beads
  • QuadBow Beads - Jet, 10 Beads
  • PieDuo Beads - White, 10 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Gold, ~2 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Crystal Labrador Full, ~1 Gram
  • Potomac Crystal Round 3mm - Jet, 12 Beads
  • Cup Button - White, 1 Button
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Prepare Materials: Gather all beads and cut approximately 5 feet of Wildfire thread, threading a needle on each end. Start the Bracelet: Begin by adding a Cup Button and creating the initial structure with 11/0 and 3mm round beads. Add Beads: Integrate QuadBow, PieDuo, and WaveTrio beads using a freeform stitch, alternating with 11/0 and 15/0 seed beads for embellishment. Create the Clasp Loop: Construct a loop for the Cup Button clasp using 11/0 seed beads. Embellish and Secure: Add additional seed beads for decoration and reinforce the bracelet's structure. Finish: Secure the thread ends and trim any excess.

    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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    Item Description

    Join Allie in making her art deco Gambit Bracelet that she thoughtfully created featuring some of the newest additions to PotomacBeads - the QuadBow Bead, the PieDuo Bead, and the WaveTrio! You'll use 2-needles to freeform all the previously stated materials together as well as Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 and 15/0 into the finished product. With lots of exceptional features, beaders of all skill levels can find merriment in making their own Gambit Bracelet design with Allie's choice of bead colors, their own, or a combination of both!! Technique Learned: Free Form Stitch

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer's suggested colors and materials:~7.5-inch (19cm) wrist:
  • WaveTrio Beads - Gold, 10 Beads
  • QuadBow Beads - Jet, 10 Beads
  • PieDuo Beads - White, 10 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Gold, ~2 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Crystal Labrador Full, ~1 Gram
  • Potomac Crystal Round 3mm - Jet, 12 Beads
  • Cup Button - White, 1 Button
  • Project Steps

    Prepare Materials: Gather all beads and cut approximately 5 feet of Wildfire thread, threading a needle on each end. Start the Bracelet: Begin by adding a Cup Button and creating the initial structure with 11/0 and 3mm round beads. Add Beads: Integrate QuadBow, PieDuo, and WaveTrio beads using a freeform stitch, alternating with 11/0 and 15/0 seed beads for embellishment. Create the Clasp Loop: Construct a loop for the Cup Button clasp using 11/0 seed beads. Embellish and Secure: Add additional seed beads for decoration and reinforce the bracelet's structure. Finish: Secure the thread ends and trim any excess.