Bluesette Tile Bracelet - DIY Jewelry Making Tutorial by PotomacBeads

In this tutorial, Allie teaches you how to combine Czech glass tiles, sparkly Potomac Crystal Bicone beads, and delicate Potomac Pearls into a bold statement bracelet. So grab these materials, some Miyuki 11/0 seed beads, Miyuki 15/0 seed beads, and an Infinite Clasp, and join in. This technique will also make adorable earrings!

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Learn how to make square components with tiles, Potomac pearls and crystals in this PotomacBeads tutorial. The Bluesette Tile Bracelet is an elegant looking bracelet that shimmers on your wrist with a pop of color.

1. Put a stop bead onto the end of the thread, leaving about 10 inches for a tail. Pick up a tile bead followed by a Potomac pearl. Repeat 4 times. Bring the needle back up the first 3 beads. Pick up three 15/0s, an 11/0 and three more 15/0s. Bring the thread over the pearl and into the next tile. Finish all the corners in this fashion.

2. Watch the Bluesette Tile Bracelet tutorial to follow along with Allie as she shows you how to create the pattern used in her beaded bracelet design.

3. Add two 15/0s and an 11/0 to the end of the bracelet. Sew through the loop of a Potomax infinite clasp. Pick up one 11/0 and two 15/0s and sew into the project. Reinforce the loop. Add the tongue end to the other side. Knot the thread. Burn any lose edges. Glue a cabochon into the clasp.

The Bluesette Tile Bracelet can be made with a number of different materials. Use the components to make matching earrings or a beautiful necklace.

Technique learned: Bead weaving

The designer's suggested colors & materials:
•Czech Tile Beads - Turquoise 6mm, ~ 32 Pieces
•Potomac Pearls - Cream Rose 4mm, ~ 32 Pieces
•Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Vintage Rose AB, ~ 32 Pieces
•Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - S/L Light Blush, ~ 1 Gram
•Miyuki Seed Beads - Metallic Light Bronze 15/0, ~ 2 Grams
•Potomax Infinite Cabochon Clasp 12.5mm, 1 Piece
•Czech Cabochons - Turquoise Gold Splash 10mm (Pack of 5), 1 Piece


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Enjoy using this jewelry-making bead tutorial video to help you become a more creative and happier beader!

00:00 – Intro: Introduction to the Bluesette Tile Bracelet tutorial.
00:27 – Step 1: Starting the bracelet with a bead stop and combining tiles with pearls to form the base structure.
04:25 – Step 2: Detailed instructions on adding seed beads to enhance the design.
12:05 – Step 3: Attaching the Infinite Clasp and finishing touches.
13:00 – Step 4: Additional design tips and ideas for creating matching jewelry.
15:50 – Outro: Final thoughts and additional resources.

[lindypeterson]

Thanks so much. I've asked so many people who said they weren't sure what the difference was between galvanized, permafinish and duracoat and recieved mant confusing answers. Thanks for the research and clarity of your Better Beader Episodes!

[heatherturner]

💜💜💜💜💜💜💜 Happy New Year, Allie! Hope you had a good one. I can’t wait to make this bracelet. About 10 years ago I bought some gemstone squares (that are the same size as the tile you used) and I never really knew what I was going to do with them. All these years later and now I know what to do with them! Thanks for sharing such a wonderful design. 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[rhondajones]

Gorgeous bracelet. I plan to make some earrings with your design. Thank you

[stellaboyce]

A Happy New year to you all at Potamic and thank you for sharing and inspiring us with such lovely tutorials. %

[debbieodell]

I really love this design I'm going to make this bracelet I ordered the materials can't wait

[afiesty]

Beautiful bracelet! I'd love to try it using the components for a necklace. Thank you for sharing.

[elenakolomiiets]

Te agredesco muchooo!❤❤❤Ya lo he hecho!🙏😘🎄🎅⛄

[ТатьянаОсипова-вы]

Спасибо за мастер-класс! Очень красивый браслет! ❤😍👍💯💐🎄❄

[lindabullock]

Gorgeous…Happy New Year Allie and family 🎊 🎉…🥰🇦🇺