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Uncle Sam Bracelet Tutorial
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
Technique Learned: Peyote Stitch
Step 1: Choose Your Materials
Step 1: Choose Your Materials
Step 2: Watch the
Video Tutorial
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
Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps
Quick Project Steps
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.
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 4: Pick Your Own Colors
Step 4: Pick Your Own Colors
Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?
Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?
Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?
Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?
Step 6: Choose Your Next Project
Step 6: Choose Your Next Project
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Project Length/Size: 1.5"
Technique Learned: Hubble Stitch
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Step 6: Choose Your Next Project
Step 6: Choose Your Next Project
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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
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.
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.
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