Shoelace Bracelet - DIY Jewelry Making Tutorial by PotomacBeads

A simple Right Angle Weave combined with an easy Ladder Stitch can create a beautiful ornate look! Flash it up with faceted round Czech glass beads and multiple colors of size 8 and size 11 Miyuki and Toho seed beads. Throw in even more charm with the Potomax Infinite Long Oval Clasp and crystal oval. Click here for complete bead & jewelry-making supply lists: ➡️ The amazing Potomac long oval crystal clasp is the highlight of this shining Shoelace bracelet. Weave the seed beads together to create a pleasing 3D effect with the help of this PotomacBeads tutorial. 1. Put a stop bead on some Dragon thread with a size 10 needle. You will be using about 10 feet in total of thread. Pick up a 4mm Czech faceted round, followed by six 8/0 Miyuki seed beads and another round. Add another 8/0 and round, bring the needle up the second round and back down the 8/0 and round. Pick up six more seed beads and another round. Square stitch it onto the first row by adding another 8/0 and stitching through the bottom two rounds. This is the base of the bracelet. 2. Watch the Shoelace bracelet tutorial to continue beading the project with Allie’s step-by-step directions. 3. Coming out of the first section of beads, sew through the side of the clasp, adding a seed bead to each loop. Reinforce by threading through a second time for stability. Tie off the end. Burn any loose threads. You’ll love how easy it is to stitch together this Shoelace bracelet. There are so many different looks you can achieve by using different colors and patterns. Enjoy showing off your unique style with this bead weaved beauty. Technique learned: Beadweaving Project Length: 7.5“ The designer’s suggested colors & materials: •Czech Faceted Round Beads 4mm - Aztec Gold, ~ 95 Piece •Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Dark Mauve, ~ 9 Grams •Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Opaque Eucalyptus, ~ 5 Grams •Toho Seed Beads 11/0 - Metallic Cosmos, ~ 5 Grams •Potomax Infinite Long Oval Clasp 5-Loop, 1 Piece •Potomac Crystal Long Ovals - Mystic Sapphire, 1 Piece Complimentary Designs: Jacob Bracelet ➡️ Crossing Bicones Bracelet ➡️ Looking Glass Bracelet ➡️ Enjoy using this jewelry-making bead tutorial video to help you become a more creative and happier beader! 00:00 – Intro 00:32 - Step 1 04:32 – Step 2 08:19 – Step 3 10:08 – Step 4 12:36 – Step 5 15:31 – Step 6 18:26 – Outro