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StormDuo Fan Bracelet Tutorial

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The StormDuo Fan Bracelet tutorial by PotomacBeads guides you in crafting an elegant bracelet with a flowing, lacy design. Using StormDuo beads, pearls, and seed beads, you’ll create a unique pattern featuring a “zipper” backbone and decorative fan-shaped embellishments. The tutorial provides step-by-step instructions to add pearls, fill gaps with seed beads, and secure a clasp for a professional finish. Perfect for beginners and experienced jewelry makers, this project allows for customization with different colors and bead arrangements. Whether for personal wear or gifting, the bracelet offers a creative and rewarding beading experience.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

StormDuo Fan Bracelet Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • StormDuo Beads - Silver Labrador Full, 40 Beads
  • StormDuo Beads - Zinc Iris, 50 Beads
  • Potomac Pearls - Dark Grey 4mm, 25 Pearls
  • Azuki Seed Beads - Metallic Pewter Size 15/0, ~2 Grams
  • Claspgarten North Star Box Push Clasp with Swarovski Crystal | 12mm | 1-Strand | Real Platinum Plated (Silver), 1 Piece
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Gather Materials: StormDuo beads. 4mm pearls. Seed beads (11/0 and 15/0). Dragon Thread. Clasp and jump rings. Beading needle. Prepare Your Thread: Cut approximately 6 feet of Dragon Thread. Tie a stop bead at one end, leaving a 6-inch tail. Create the Zipper Pattern: Thread StormDuos in a consistent direction to form the bracelet’s backbone. Maintain tension for a neat, interlocking “zipper” effect. Add Pearls: Place 4mm pearls between the StormDuos to enhance the design’s texture. Repeat this pattern along the bracelet length. Form the Fans: Use groups of three StormDuos on each side of the bracelet to create fan-like embellishments. Mirror the pattern for symmetry. Fill Gaps with Seed Beads: Add 11/0 and 15/0 seed beads between StormDuos and pearls for additional detail and structure. Attach the Clasp: Use seed beads to connect the clasp securely at both ends. Reinforce by threading through the beads and clasp loops multiple times. Reinforce and Finish: Pass through all beads again to tighten the structure. Tie off the thread with half-hitch knots, trim excess, and adjust the bracelet for balance.

    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"
    StormDuo Fan Bracelet Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    The StormDuo Fan Bracelet tutorial by PotomacBeads guides you in crafting an elegant bracelet with a flowing, lacy design. Using StormDuo beads, pearls, and seed beads, you’ll create a unique pattern featuring a “zipper” backbone and decorative fan-shaped embellishments. The tutorial provides step-by-step instructions to add pearls, fill gaps with seed beads, and secure a clasp for a professional finish. Perfect for beginners and experienced jewelry makers, this project allows for customization with different colors and bead arrangements. Whether for personal wear or gifting, the bracelet offers a creative and rewarding beading experience.

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • StormDuo Beads - Silver Labrador Full, 40 Beads
  • StormDuo Beads - Zinc Iris, 50 Beads
  • Potomac Pearls - Dark Grey 4mm, 25 Pearls
  • Azuki Seed Beads - Metallic Pewter Size 15/0, ~2 Grams
  • Claspgarten North Star Box Push Clasp with Swarovski Crystal | 12mm | 1-Strand | Real Platinum Plated (Silver), 1 Piece
  • Project Steps

    Gather Materials: StormDuo beads. 4mm pearls. Seed beads (11/0 and 15/0). Dragon Thread. Clasp and jump rings. Beading needle. Prepare Your Thread: Cut approximately 6 feet of Dragon Thread. Tie a stop bead at one end, leaving a 6-inch tail. Create the Zipper Pattern: Thread StormDuos in a consistent direction to form the bracelet’s backbone. Maintain tension for a neat, interlocking “zipper” effect. Add Pearls: Place 4mm pearls between the StormDuos to enhance the design’s texture. Repeat this pattern along the bracelet length. Form the Fans: Use groups of three StormDuos on each side of the bracelet to create fan-like embellishments. Mirror the pattern for symmetry. Fill Gaps with Seed Beads: Add 11/0 and 15/0 seed beads between StormDuos and pearls for additional detail and structure. Attach the Clasp: Use seed beads to connect the clasp securely at both ends. Reinforce by threading through the beads and clasp loops multiple times. Reinforce and Finish: Pass through all beads again to tighten the structure. Tie off the thread with half-hitch knots, trim excess, and adjust the bracelet for balance.