Crystal Passage Bracelet Tutorial

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Learn how to make the stunning Crystal Passage Bracelet with this step-by-step DIY jewelry-making tutorial by PotomacBeads. Using materials such as DiscDuo beads, Miyuki seed beads, Bugle beads, and Potomac crystal bicones, you'll master the right-angle weave technique and create a beautiful, intricate design. Perfect for beading enthusiasts, this tutorial covers everything from threading techniques to attaching the clasp. Get creative and share your unique color combinations with our beading community!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Crystal Passage Bracelet Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • DiscDuo Beads - Pastel Petrol 6mm, 20 Beads
  • DiscDuo Beads - Jade 6mm, 18 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Tanzanite AB2x 4mm, 28 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Eggplant 8/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Bugle - Matte Black AB 3mm, ~ 2 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Galvanized Silver 15/0, ~ 2 Grams
  • Claspgarten Infinite Box Push Clasp for cabochons 10mm | 12mm | 1-Strand | Real Silver Plated, 1 Piece
  • Czech Cabochons - Metallic Sea Blue 10mm, 1 Piece
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Prepare Materials: Gather all beads, thread, needle, and clasp. Start with Stop Bead: Attach a stop bead on the Dragon thread. Add DiscDuo Beads: String a DiscDuo bead, followed by a sequence of 15/0 seed beads. Thread Through DiscDuo: Go through the second hole of the DiscDuo bead and repeat the bead sequence. Add Bugle Beads: String Bugle beads and 15/0 seed beads to frame the DiscDuo. Create Right-Angle Weave: Connect the beads using the right-angle weave technique with 8/0 seed beads. Repeat Pattern: Continue the pattern, alternating bead colors and shapes. Add Crystal Pathway: Insert Potomac crystal bicones between the beadwork for added sparkle. Attach Clasp: Use 8/0 seed beads to secure the clasp to the bracelet ends. Finish and Secure: Tie off the threads, secure with a knot, and trim any excess.

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
    Beading Mat - Beading Design Mat
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    Learn how to make the stunning Crystal Passage Bracelet with this step-by-step DIY jewelry-making tutorial by PotomacBeads. Using materials such as DiscDuo beads, Miyuki seed beads, Bugle beads, and Potomac crystal bicones, you'll master the right-angle weave technique and create a beautiful, intricate design. Perfect for beading enthusiasts, this tutorial covers everything from threading techniques to attaching the clasp. Get creative and share your unique color combinations with our beading community!

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • DiscDuo Beads - Pastel Petrol 6mm, 20 Beads
  • DiscDuo Beads - Jade 6mm, 18 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Tanzanite AB2x 4mm, 28 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Eggplant 8/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Bugle - Matte Black AB 3mm, ~ 2 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Galvanized Silver 15/0, ~ 2 Grams
  • Claspgarten Infinite Box Push Clasp for cabochons 10mm | 12mm | 1-Strand | Real Silver Plated, 1 Piece
  • Czech Cabochons - Metallic Sea Blue 10mm, 1 Piece
  • Project Steps

    Prepare Materials: Gather all beads, thread, needle, and clasp. Start with Stop Bead: Attach a stop bead on the Dragon thread. Add DiscDuo Beads: String a DiscDuo bead, followed by a sequence of 15/0 seed beads. Thread Through DiscDuo: Go through the second hole of the DiscDuo bead and repeat the bead sequence. Add Bugle Beads: String Bugle beads and 15/0 seed beads to frame the DiscDuo. Create Right-Angle Weave: Connect the beads using the right-angle weave technique with 8/0 seed beads. Repeat Pattern: Continue the pattern, alternating bead colors and shapes. Add Crystal Pathway: Insert Potomac crystal bicones between the beadwork for added sparkle. Attach Clasp: Use 8/0 seed beads to secure the clasp to the bracelet ends. Finish and Secure: Tie off the threads, secure with a knot, and trim any excess.