Freeform Herringbone Bracelet Tutorial

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The Freeform Herringbone Bracelet is a fun and quick freeform twist on your standard herringbone bracelet using seed beads! Perfect as a starter piece or as a beautiful gift. Technique Learned: Herringbone Stitch

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Freeform Herringbone Bracelet Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Toho Seed Beads 8/0 - HM Frosted Blue Haze, ~1 Gram
  • Toho Seed Beads 8/0 - Opaque Matte Lavender, ~1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Metallic Light Bronze, ~1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Sparkle Metallic Gold, ~1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Matte Transparent Topaz, ~1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Galvanized Dusty Mauve, ~1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Duracoat Silver Lined Copper, ~1 Gram
  • ClaspGarten Clasp Deco Magnet Copper - Patina, 1 Piece
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Prepare Your Materials: Gather all the seed beads and the clasp required for the bracelet.
    Start with a Ladder Stitch: Begin the bracelet with a ladder stitch as the foundation for the herringbone pattern.
    Initiate the Herringbone Stitch: Add beads in the herringbone pattern, starting with the larger 8/0 seed beads.
    Incorporate 15/0 Seed Beads: Add 15/0 seed beads for detail and to enhance the texture of the bracelet.
    Attach the Clasp: Securely attach the clasp to one end of the bracelet.
    Finish the Bracelet: Weave in the ends of the thread to secure the beads and finish the bracelet.

    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?

    Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
    Beading Mat - Beading Design Mat
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    The Freeform Herringbone Bracelet is a fun and quick freeform twist on your standard herringbone bracelet using seed beads! Perfect as a starter piece or as a beautiful gift. Technique Learned: Herringbone Stitch

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Toho Seed Beads 8/0 - HM Frosted Blue Haze, ~1 Gram
  • Toho Seed Beads 8/0 - Opaque Matte Lavender, ~1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Metallic Light Bronze, ~1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Sparkle Metallic Gold, ~1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Matte Transparent Topaz, ~1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Galvanized Dusty Mauve, ~1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Duracoat Silver Lined Copper, ~1 Gram
  • ClaspGarten Clasp Deco Magnet Copper - Patina, 1 Piece
  • Project Steps

    Prepare Your Materials: Gather all the seed beads and the clasp required for the bracelet.
    Start with a Ladder Stitch: Begin the bracelet with a ladder stitch as the foundation for the herringbone pattern.
    Initiate the Herringbone Stitch: Add beads in the herringbone pattern, starting with the larger 8/0 seed beads.
    Incorporate 15/0 Seed Beads: Add 15/0 seed beads for detail and to enhance the texture of the bracelet.
    Attach the Clasp: Securely attach the clasp to one end of the bracelet.
    Finish the Bracelet: Weave in the ends of the thread to secure the beads and finish the bracelet.