Black Eye Susan Bracelet Tutorial

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Spring has sprung and given us the Black Eye Susan bracelet DIY beading tutorial. This bracelet features the DiscDuo bead as well as glass pearls and a cup button clasp. Technique learned: Bead Weaving

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Black Eye Susan Bracelet Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • DiscDuo Beads - Sunflower Yellow, ~ 30 Beads
  • Potomac Pearls 4mm Cream, ~ 43 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Silver Lined Gold AB, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Dyed Butter Cream Silver Lined, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Matte Black, ~ 1 Gram
  • Cup Button - Jet Picasso, 1 Piece Secondary Colorway:
  • DiscDuo Beads - Metallic Violet, ~ 30 Beads
  • Potomac Pearls 4mm - Light Blue, ~ 43 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 -Noir Lined Crystal AB, ~ 1 Gram
  • Cup Button - Vitrail Etched Matte, 1 Piece
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Black Eyed Susans are a seen as a symbol of encouragement and motivation, so what better way to show your support than to make a bracelet out of them? In this PotomacBeads tutorial, we'll show you how to make a Black Eye Susan bracelet that is both beautiful and meaningful.
  • Begin with a size 10 needle with size 8 dragon thread. Make a pattern with four DIscDuos separated by two 11/0s. Take the needle back through the first DiscDuo. Step up to the outer hole and add a light colored seed bead, a pearl and another seed bead. Bring the needle through the next DiscDuo. Repeat the pattern around the loop.
  • Watch the Black Eye Susan Bracelet tutorial to see how Allie adds sections together and decorates with Potomac pearls to create flowers in the design.
  • Add a cup button with seed beads to the end of the project. Bring the thread down through a few beads, knot and burn off the edge.
    The Black-eyed Susan bracelet is a fun project that can have a variety of looks depending on the colors of beads used. PotomacBeads has a great selection of materials you can use to make your own. Go for a bright look with yellow and black beads. Or, you can get really creative and use any combination of colors you like! Project Length: 7
  • 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

    Spring has sprung and given us the Black Eye Susan bracelet DIY beading tutorial. This bracelet features the DiscDuo bead as well as glass pearls and a cup button clasp. Technique learned: Bead Weaving

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • DiscDuo Beads - Sunflower Yellow, ~ 30 Beads
  • Potomac Pearls 4mm Cream, ~ 43 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Silver Lined Gold AB, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Dyed Butter Cream Silver Lined, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Matte Black, ~ 1 Gram
  • Cup Button - Jet Picasso, 1 Piece Secondary Colorway:
  • DiscDuo Beads - Metallic Violet, ~ 30 Beads
  • Potomac Pearls 4mm - Light Blue, ~ 43 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 -Noir Lined Crystal AB, ~ 1 Gram
  • Cup Button - Vitrail Etched Matte, 1 Piece
  • Project Steps

    Black Eyed Susans are a seen as a symbol of encouragement and motivation, so what better way to show your support than to make a bracelet out of them? In this PotomacBeads tutorial, we'll show you how to make a Black Eye Susan bracelet that is both beautiful and meaningful.
  • Begin with a size 10 needle with size 8 dragon thread. Make a pattern with four DIscDuos separated by two 11/0s. Take the needle back through the first DiscDuo. Step up to the outer hole and add a light colored seed bead, a pearl and another seed bead. Bring the needle through the next DiscDuo. Repeat the pattern around the loop.
  • Watch the Black Eye Susan Bracelet tutorial to see how Allie adds sections together and decorates with Potomac pearls to create flowers in the design.
  • Add a cup button with seed beads to the end of the project. Bring the thread down through a few beads, knot and burn off the edge.
    The Black-eyed Susan bracelet is a fun project that can have a variety of looks depending on the colors of beads used. PotomacBeads has a great selection of materials you can use to make your own. Go for a bright look with yellow and black beads. Or, you can get really creative and use any combination of colors you like! Project Length: 7