Crossing Halos Bracelet Tutorial

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Use Potomax Metal Halo beads and RounTrio beads to lock in a fun seed beads and mixed metal look. In this DIY Bracelet Tutorial, Allie uses 2 needles and thread to sew into place the Crossing Halos Bracelet. Project Length - 7" Technique learned: Bead Weaving

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Crossing Halos Bracelet Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomax 2 Hole Halo Bead Silver, ~ 10 Beads
  • Faceted RounTrio Beads - Jet Picasso, ~ 10 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Silver Labrador Full, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Metallic Light Bronze, ~ 1 Gram
  • Cup Button - Aluminum Silver, 1 Piece Secondary Colorway:
  • Potomax 2 Hole Halo Bead - Rose Gold, ~ 10 Beads
  • Faceted RounTrio Beads - Turquoise Picasso, ~ 10 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Frosted Opaque Glaze Rainbow Green, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Galvanized Burnt Cinnamon, ~ 1 Gram
  • Cup Button -White Teal Luster, 1 Piece
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    The metallic seed beads and halo beads give this Crossing Halos bracelet a chic vintage look. Watch this PotomacBeads tutorial to find out how easy it is to create this delicate design. 1. Using a size 10 needle on about 4 feet of thread with a stop bead, pick up three 11/0s. Thread on a Potomax 2 hole halo bead with a faceted rountrio bead in the middle. Pick up another two 11/0s, an 8/0 and another two 11/0s. Add on another halo bead/rountrio combo. Repeat the pattern about 9 or 10 times depending on the length that you require. 2. At the end of the pattern add two 11/0s, an 8/0 and five more 11/0s and the cup button. Put on three more 11/0s and thread back down through the button, adding on five more 11/0s and going through the existing 8/0. Watch the Crossing Halos Bracelet to see how to decorate the halo beads. 3. Add a loop made out of seed beads at the end of the project, making sure it fits the cup button. Tie off and burn the loose ends. The Crossing Halos bracelet is a quick and easy project to make. This would be a nice gift for a friend, or for yourself. It’s a great way to show off your favorite Faceted RounTrio beads. Project Length - 7" Technique learned: Bead Weaving

    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

    Use Potomax Metal Halo beads and RounTrio beads to lock in a fun seed beads and mixed metal look. In this DIY Bracelet Tutorial, Allie uses 2 needles and thread to sew into place the Crossing Halos Bracelet. Project Length - 7" Technique learned: Bead Weaving

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomax 2 Hole Halo Bead Silver, ~ 10 Beads
  • Faceted RounTrio Beads - Jet Picasso, ~ 10 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Silver Labrador Full, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Metallic Light Bronze, ~ 1 Gram
  • Cup Button - Aluminum Silver, 1 Piece Secondary Colorway:
  • Potomax 2 Hole Halo Bead - Rose Gold, ~ 10 Beads
  • Faceted RounTrio Beads - Turquoise Picasso, ~ 10 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Frosted Opaque Glaze Rainbow Green, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Galvanized Burnt Cinnamon, ~ 1 Gram
  • Cup Button -White Teal Luster, 1 Piece
  • Project Steps

    The metallic seed beads and halo beads give this Crossing Halos bracelet a chic vintage look. Watch this PotomacBeads tutorial to find out how easy it is to create this delicate design. 1. Using a size 10 needle on about 4 feet of thread with a stop bead, pick up three 11/0s. Thread on a Potomax 2 hole halo bead with a faceted rountrio bead in the middle. Pick up another two 11/0s, an 8/0 and another two 11/0s. Add on another halo bead/rountrio combo. Repeat the pattern about 9 or 10 times depending on the length that you require. 2. At the end of the pattern add two 11/0s, an 8/0 and five more 11/0s and the cup button. Put on three more 11/0s and thread back down through the button, adding on five more 11/0s and going through the existing 8/0. Watch the Crossing Halos Bracelet to see how to decorate the halo beads. 3. Add a loop made out of seed beads at the end of the project, making sure it fits the cup button. Tie off and burn the loose ends. The Crossing Halos bracelet is a quick and easy project to make. This would be a nice gift for a friend, or for yourself. It’s a great way to show off your favorite Faceted RounTrio beads. Project Length - 7" Technique learned: Bead Weaving