A Portal to Royalty - DIY Jewelry Making Tutorial by PotomacBeads

Create your own beautiful "A Portal to Royalty" bracelet with this DIY jewelry-making tutorial by PotomacBeads. In this video, you will learn how to use Pi Duos, 11/0 and 15/0 seed beads, and sparkling 4mm bicone crystals to craft a stunning bracelet. This tutorial covers the double right-angle weave technique, embellishment techniques, and creating a secure clasp with a cup button. Gather your beading supplies, including a size 12 beading needle and thread, and follow along with step-by-step instructions. Make this project your own by choosing your favorite color combinations and adding personal touches! Click here for complete bead & jewelry-making supply lists: ➡️ https://www.potomacbeads.com/how-to/p... This video tutorial from PotomacBeads demonstrates how to make the "A Portal to Royalty" beaded bracelet using various beading techniques and materials such as Pi Duos, seed beads, and Bicone crystals. The tutorial is geared towards intermediate-level beaders who are comfortable with right-angle weave and embellishment techniques. What you will learn: Step-by-step guidance on creating a beaded bracelet from start to finish. How to use Pi Duos, seed beads, and bicones for jewelry making. Techniques such as double right-angle weave, adding embellishments, and creating a secure clasp using a cup button. Tips for selecting bead colors and maintaining thread tension for a polished final product. Advice on troubleshooting issues like tight thread paths and bead breakage. Insights on creating symmetrical designs using various bead shapes and sizes. The designer's suggested colors & materials • PieDuo - Jet bronze, 28 beads • 4mm Bicone - Aqua, 29 beads • Miyuki 11/0 - Matte transparent rootbeer, Up to 249 beads • Miyuki 11/0 - Duracoat opaque Nile blue, Up to 249 beads • Miyuki 15/0 - Matte opaque dark cream AB, Up to 302 beads • Miyuki 15/0 - Duracoat opaque dark salmon, Up to 302 beads • Dragonthread 8 - White, About 10 feet • Table-cut cup button - Opaque white travertine, 1 piece • Size 12 needle, 1 bead SECOND COLORWAY: • PieDuo - Metallic sea blue, 28 beads • 4mm Bicone - Hyacinth, 29 beads • Miyuki 11/0 - Matte white, Up to 249 beads • Miyuki 11/0 - White pearl ceylon, Up to 249 beads • Miyuki 15/0 - Duracoat opaque kumquat, Up to 302 beads • Miyuki 15/0 - Duracoat opaque bayberry, Up to 302 beads • Dragonthread 8 - White, About 10 feet • Table-cut cupbutton - Opaque orange tranvertine, 1 piece • Size 12 needle, 1 piece Enjoy using this jewelry-making bead tutorial video to help you become a more creative and happier beader! 00:00 - Introduction: 00:30 - Step 1 - Attaching the Clasp 09:18 - Step 2 - Double Right-Angle Weave 15:42 - Step 3 - Adding Pi Duos and Bicones 23:05 - Step 4 - Adding Additional Right-Angle Weave Sections 26:52 - Step 5 - Final Loop and Closure 31:16 - Outro and Final Tips