Crystal Grotto Tutorial

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  • Crystal Grotto Bracelet - DIY Jewelry Making Tutorial by PotomacBeads
Let your light shine ... with CRYSTALS! Allie from PotomacBeads shows how to make the Crystal Grotto Bracelet using ladder stitch and loads of sparkle. Make it in stripes, color blocks or .... maybe ... chevron! Your creative possibilities abound with this fabulous beaded crystal bracelet! Technique Learned: Ladder Stitch
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Designer's Material List

The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Crystal Cylinders - Metallic Blue Iris, ~30 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Cylinders - Metallic Purple Iris, ~30 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Cylinders - Metallic Green Iris, ~60 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Cylinders - Alexandrite, ~30 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Rondelle 2x3mm - Alexandrite, ~100 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Rondelle 2x3mm - Metallic Purple Iris, ~50 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Rondelle 2x3mm - Blue Zircon, ~50 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Duracoat Silver, ~2 Grams
  • Antique Silver 10 Strand End Connector, 2 Pieces
  • Clasp - Toggle Thatched, 1 Toggle
  • Step-By-Step Instructions

    Learn how to use ladder and square stitches to create the sparkling Crystal Grotto Bracelet in this PotomacBeads tutorial. This wide cuff style bracelet is sure to please and will add a pop of color to your day.
    1.Use a size 10 needle on about 7 feet of beading thread. Make a pattern with the Potomac crystal cylinders, seed beads and Potomac crystal rondelles. Once you have the desired length for your bracelet, bring the needle up through the back of a 10 strand connector bar and back down the entire row of beads.
    2.Watch the Crystal Grotto Bracelet to learn some tips and tricks from Allie to create your own multi-strand bracelet.
    3.Add some 15/0s to the top of the connector to decorate it and hide the thread. Tie the thread ends together, then bring the thread to the other side of the beaded bracelet to decorate the other connector. Add the clasp of your choice.
    Get your creative juices flowing when designing the Crystal Grotto Bracelet. Enjoy the bling that this beaded bracelet brings. Check out the great selection of beads and materials that PotomacBeads has to offer.

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