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Uncle Sam Bracelet Tutorial

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Let's get a little patriotic in making the Uncle Sam Bracelet using the Dutch spiral technique. But you don't have to use red, white, and blue in this easy-to-make bangle. This design uses only seed beads, so grab some in any color and make it your own!
Technique Learned: Peyote Stitch

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

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Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Uncle Sam Bracelet Tutorial
The Designer's suggested colors & materials for ~7.5-inch (19cm) wrist:
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Silver Lined Cobalt, ~2 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Matte Silver Lined Cobalt, ~2 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Silver Lined Ruby, ~2 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - White Lined Crystal, ~2 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Gold, ~2 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Galvanized Gold, ~1 Grams
  • Gold Plated Star Beads, 1 Piece (Optional)

    • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Prepare Your Materials: Gather all the required seed beads and a gold-plated star bead if desired.
    Start the Dutch Spiral: Begin with an initial sequence of beads, establishing the base of the bracelet.
    Work the Spiral: Progress through the bracelet by adding and decreasing beads according to the Dutch spiral technique.
    Maintain Symmetry: Pay attention to the symmetry and spiral formation as you add new rows of beads.
    Finishing the Bracelet: Choose to either create a bangle by joining the ends or add clasps for a bracelet or necklace.
    Final Touches: Add the optional gold-plated star bead for embellishment if desired.

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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    Item Description

    Let's get a little patriotic in making the Uncle Sam Bracelet using the Dutch spiral technique. But you don't have to use red, white, and blue in this easy-to-make bangle. This design uses only seed beads, so grab some in any color and make it your own!
    Technique Learned: Peyote Stitch

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer's suggested colors & materials for ~7.5-inch (19cm) wrist:
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Silver Lined Cobalt, ~2 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Matte Silver Lined Cobalt, ~2 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Silver Lined Ruby, ~2 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - White Lined Crystal, ~2 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Gold, ~2 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Galvanized Gold, ~1 Grams
  • Gold Plated Star Beads, 1 Piece (Optional)

    • Project Steps

    Prepare Your Materials: Gather all the required seed beads and a gold-plated star bead if desired.
    Start the Dutch Spiral: Begin with an initial sequence of beads, establishing the base of the bracelet.
    Work the Spiral: Progress through the bracelet by adding and decreasing beads according to the Dutch spiral technique.
    Maintain Symmetry: Pay attention to the symmetry and spiral formation as you add new rows of beads.
    Finishing the Bracelet: Choose to either create a bangle by joining the ends or add clasps for a bracelet or necklace.
    Final Touches: Add the optional gold-plated star bead for embellishment if desired.