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Flying Fancy Bracelet Tutorial

In this video tutorial from PotomacBeads, Allie teaches you how to make a Flying Fancy Bracelet. For PotomacBeads product feature in the tutorial, see the links below.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Flying Fancy Bracelet Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
2-Hole Cabochon 7mm - Metallic Airy Blue, ~ 13 Pieces
Czech Firepolished 4mm Round - Etched Blue Rainbow, ~ 24 pieces
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Galvanized Burnt Cinnamon, ~ 2 grams
Toho Seed Beads 11/0 - Permafinish Rose Gold, ~ 3 grams
Clasp - Table Cut Button - Crystal Travertine, 1 Piece

Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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Quick Project Steps

Prepare Materials: Gather all materials and thread two size 10 needles with approximately six feet of gray wildfire thread.
Starting the Bracelet: Attach the clasp using the two-needle method, beginning with seed beads and the table cut button.
Adding Cabochons: Introduce the two-hole cabochons, alternating with specific seed bead colors to create the base pattern.
Incorporating Czech Firepolished Rounds: Add Czech Firepolished rounds between the cabochons, using seed beads to secure them in place.
Creating the Netting: Follow the netting technique around the cabochons for the bracelet's main body, ensuring consistency in bead placement.
Finishing Touches: Complete the bracelet by reinforcing the clasp area and finishing off the thread ends securely.

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?

BeadTec Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
Flying Fancy Bracelet Tutorial
PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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Item Description

In this video tutorial from PotomacBeads, Allie teaches you how to make a Flying Fancy Bracelet. For PotomacBeads product feature in the tutorial, see the links below.

Designer's Material List

The designer's suggested colors & materials:
2-Hole Cabochon 7mm - Metallic Airy Blue, ~ 13 Pieces
Czech Firepolished 4mm Round - Etched Blue Rainbow, ~ 24 pieces
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Galvanized Burnt Cinnamon, ~ 2 grams
Toho Seed Beads 11/0 - Permafinish Rose Gold, ~ 3 grams
Clasp - Table Cut Button - Crystal Travertine, 1 Piece

Project Steps

Prepare Materials: Gather all materials and thread two size 10 needles with approximately six feet of gray wildfire thread.
Starting the Bracelet: Attach the clasp using the two-needle method, beginning with seed beads and the table cut button.
Adding Cabochons: Introduce the two-hole cabochons, alternating with specific seed bead colors to create the base pattern.
Incorporating Czech Firepolished Rounds: Add Czech Firepolished rounds between the cabochons, using seed beads to secure them in place.
Creating the Netting: Follow the netting technique around the cabochons for the bracelet's main body, ensuring consistency in bead placement.
Finishing Touches: Complete the bracelet by reinforcing the clasp area and finishing off the thread ends securely.