Pattern - Bracelet Projects/Elsa Bracelet

Feel frosty and fabulous with this gorgeous DIY beaded Elsa Bracelet. Allie shows us step-by-step how to use a RAW stitch to create this simple but stunning piece. Use this design element to make a bracelet, necklace, pendant, or a pair of crystal earrings. Technique Learned: RAW (Right Angle Weave) The designer's suggested colors & materials:

Potomac Crystal Disco Ball 8mm - Jet, ~12 Beads

Potomac Pearls 6mm - Almond Satin, ~44 Beads

Potomac Crystal Bicone 2mm - Greige, ~12 Beads

Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Silver, ~2 Grams

Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Galvanized Gold, ~1 Gram

Cup Button - Jet Hematite, 1 Piece Second Colorway:

Potomac Crystal Disco Ball 8mm - Light Sapphire, ~12 Beads

Potomac Pearls 6mm - Opal AB, ~44 Beads

Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Silver, ~2 Grams

Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Galvanized Gold, ~1 Gram

Clasp, 1 Piece

Learn how to easily make the elegant Elsa Bracelet in this PotomacBeads tutorial. The sparkle from the Potomac crystals really catch the eye and dress up an outfit.
1.Put a stop bead onto the thread using a size 10 needle on .006 Dragonthread. Leave about a 10 inch tail. Pick up an 8mm crystal, an 11/0 seed bead, two pearls and another seed bead. Repeat the pattern. Bring the needle through the first crystal from the stop bead. This forms the first RAW unit.
2.Watch the Elsa Bracelet tutorial to learn how to make the design for the beaded bracelet using a Right Angle Weave.
3.Make a loop for the button. Make a base for the loop with 4 seed beads and a crystal. Then add a loop of seed beads big enough to fit the button. Thread through the beads another couple times to strengthen them.
This Elsa bracelet is a great way practice up your beading skills. Have fun making it in each of the suggested colorways and give one to a friend.