Looking Glass Bracelet- DIY Jewelry Making Tutorial by PotomacBeads
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- čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
- In this video tutorial from PotomacBeads, Allie teaches you how to make her "Looking Glass" bracelet design using the new 6mm Potomac Crystal Disco Balls & Miyuki seed beads. Find a complete list of jewelry-making supplies and beads used in this project in the description below.
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Learn how easy it is to create this complicated looking crystal bracelet using 2 needles in this PotomacBeads tutorial. The Looking Glass Bracelet brings just the right amount of sparkle and elegance with the crystals.
1.Put two size 12 needles onto about 6 feet of thread. Attach the clasp and bring both needles through an 11/0 in the same direction. Put on two 11/0s onto each needle. Criss-cross the needles through a Potomac crystal disco ball. Make sure both threads are the same length.
2.Watch the Looking Glass Bracelet tutorial to follow along with Allie as she guides you through the process of designing this beaded bracelet.
3.the clasp at the end. Tie off the thread at the base of the clasp. Bring the needles down the sides of the project. Burn the thread ends off. Glue the crystal in the clasp.
Impress your friends with your beading skills with this Looking Glass Bracelet. They will never guess how simple it was. Look to PotomacBeads for all your beading needs on your diy jewelry journey.
Enjoy using this jewelry-making bead tutorial video to help you become a more creative and happier beader!
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
●Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Gold, 6 grams
●Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Bright sterling, 2 grams
●Potomac Crystal Disco Balls - Montana, ~24 pieces
●Potomac Crystal 2mm Round - Blue Iris, ~75 pieces
●Potomax Clasp chaton setting, 1 Piece
gorgeous!
Thank you!!
This was the "funest" project I have ever made so I'm finishing the second one in different colors!
Hi. I love this bracelet. Thanks for sharing. In the materials needed for this bracelet you listed 2 11s and no 15s. After watching the video is when you realize one bead is 11/0 and 15/0. Again, thank you for all of your tutorials. I really love watching them and doing the projects.
I made 6 of these as Christmas gifts, they were so loved by all!
We are blessed to be able to see your talent! Please keep sharing with us. Love your work ! God Bless 💞
Thank you for taking the time watching our tutorial videos, Page.
Very pretty! Classy and sophisticated! Thank you!!
Thank you so much! If you liked this one you will also LOVE this one... www.potomacbeads.com/florere-...
Love this bracelet. Can't wait to try this one. Thanks so much Allie! You are awesome!!
Linda Hobbs
hi Linda I'm Julia I am have a little problem I love to do jewelry and stuff and I love your work this is what I like my husband bro home braces that his coworker want me to make a bracelet and a pendant I would like to have some advice how to go about this I have some ideas but I don't know if they are work would you please give me some thank you
A project like this is very beginner friendly, if that is what you are asking.
This bracelet is just beautiful and like you said so easy to make. Thank you. I had never heard of True Two beads, but they are perfect for a project like this. I substituted 6mm Preciosas for the disco balls. Just spectacular.
Wonderful!
beautiful and such a great design hiding the thread. impressive
Thank you, Sass.
Very lovely tutorial. Very easy to follow and understand.
Beautiful bracelet and quick and easy to bead (with one needle - I can't manage 2 needles)! I made this with 8mm stones and 3mm fire polish because that's what I had on hand - just had to adjust number of 11/0 and 15/0 seed beads to accommodate the larger focal beads - and it turned out great. Thanks for sharing!
Good to know how creative you are in your beading project, Liz. We would love to see it, you may post it on our fb page ^_^
Beautiful!
Thank you so much :)
This is such a pretty and easy bracelet. I love the colors of this. 😍😊
Thank you so much
Allie, I just made this bracelet and it is STUNNING! What a beautiful piece. THANK YOU for the great tutorial. These would make a great bridesmaid gift....they are so heavy and rich looking! And so EASY to make!
Love the idea of a bridesmaid gift! Thank you ^_^
Just beautiful thanks for sharing
Thank you for joining us
It’s absolutely lovely! This is the first of your videos that I have watched. I look forward to watching more of them!
Wonderful!
I love this
Enjoy your instructional videos thank you again for a wonderful design.
You are so welcome!
loved this it is pure magic with the shine and colour it is beautiful bracelet
The nice thing about crystal beads is you can pair it with any color and still the magic and shine it gives will stand out. ^_^
Love this bracelet! Can't wait to make it. Your tutorials are so easy to follow and you give great instruction. Thank you! 😊
Thank you for subscribing our channel, Sheila.
Absolutely Beautiful!! Love this and will be making some as presents for Christmas!! Thank You so very Much!! Just wish there was a Kit for this!!
Indeed this is a wonderful Christmas-gift idea ^_^
love this design!! and I a big fan of the new crystals!!
Thanks :)
Listening to you is relaxing and always informative. Thanks
Music to our ears. Thank you Laura!
Love it. Just made it in fall colors.
Wow! We would love to see your work ^_^ You may post it on our fb page.
Beautiful Bracelet.
We appreciate it, you will love making one.
Nice Allie!!!!!!! I LOVE sparkly things!!!!!!!! Two thumbs up and a snap!!! :)
Perfect for Holidays, isn't it? Thank you, Michelle.
Love that work. I will do it. Thank you.
very pretty bracelet-thanks for sharing with us
More tutorial videos to come :)
Beautiful bracelet. Thank you for sharing this tutorial.
Our pleasure.
This bracelet is gorgeous!!! Keep up the beautiful work!!! Can’t wait to make it!
Thank you Shelley. Can't wait for you too to make it ^_^
Not trying to discredit the name but I find it looks like a caterpillar. Just love it.
That's where the name came from... caterpillar --> Alice in Wonderland --> through the Looking Glass
What a beautiful choker this would make!
Couldn't agree more ^_^
I agree, too.
SO PRETTY, thank you so much.
You are welcome, Jk.
Thank you, dear Ally for showing us these wonderful bracelet, I will do this too! What can I use to create something with vexolo beads? Wishing all the best for you and you family, your friend Gertrud from Germany 🙏🌹
Hello there! Here is a lovely necklace project using Vexolo beads! www.potomacbeads.com/how-to/projects-tutorials/necklace-tutorials/fanfare-necklace-tutorial.html
Love it ! Love crystals ! It would be great to see you do something using the navettes (pls bring in the 32x17mm? size) larger rivoli, and the non crystal tee beads and farfalles please.
Thank you Hazel. Here are our some Navettes video tutorial.
czcams.com/users/Potomacbeadcosearch?view_as=subscriber&query=navettes
@@Potomacbeadco thanks so much 😍
You are welcome ^_^
Thank you Allie, another beautiful project, I love the colors you used they make the bracelet sparkle, I can't wait to make one!
Excited for you, Lu. We would love you to share your beading project on our FB page :)
Omg it’s beautiful 😍great Work 🙌🏼❤️
I made this today and while I am really happy with how it came out, I will have to tweak the design if I ever make it again. Why?... This is the first time EVER for me using 15/0 beads and I can't deal with them... just too small for my eyes and fingers LOL!
Awesome!. Thanks for sharing :)
muy muy muy lindo..elegante...
Beautiful 🤟🏻❤️
Thank you so much 😀
This is a beautiful bracelet thank you for sharing the video. I Have a question how much do you charge for a bracelet like this and for your work and time?
Here is a great video that discuses pricing that you may find helpful!www.potomacbeads.com/how-to/better-beader/PBBE38
Love love love
I just about fell over when I saw those 2mm beads. They are just gorgeous! I love this bracelet. Do you have any suggestions on how to make a curve so this could be made into a necklace?
Hi! Allie will have a live event in our FB page this coming Friday, she would be happy to answer this inquiry. You may also comment on other beading questions and she will be glad to answer it right away.
Hi Allie I was wondering if I can use 6mm rondelles? thanks for all you do ❤🎉😊
Looking glass... Absolutely. It is a right angle weave pattern and can be easily adapted to fit with many beads. However, just know that there may be a change in the number of seed beads you need on the X or the side. Have a wonderful day! - Allie
Good job! I'm new to beading and would like to have seen you burn off the ends and apply the glue. I don't know how to burn off the ends or what to use to accomplish it. Thank you.😊
Hi Gail! Welcome to the beading world ^_^ Below are the videos on how to use our thread burners, for this video Allie used Thread Zap II.
czcams.com/video/mrNuqpoCkbQ/video.html
czcams.com/video/u35wXJwM4wQ/video.html
At the beginning of the video, it lists the supplies. Both silver and gold said 11/0, but in the demonstration, she said 15/0 for the silver??? Did anyone else catch that?
yes I did
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Hi there can u tell me how u are threading with two needles? Thanks
Hi lisa, this video might help you in tips and tricks on threading a needle: www.potomacbeads.com/better-beader-episode-019-how-to-thread-a-needle-tips-tricks
Lindooo amei❤❤❤
On the intro to what you'll need it says 11/0 seed beads for both colors, just wanted to let you know.😉
Could you use wire protectors on ends. Are the silver 11/0or 15/0. Interview beginning it says 11/0but when you start to add them you say 15/0. Love watching you and the rest at Potomac Beads.
Thanks for picking up on that, Sharon! Thankfully, whatever is listed below the video is the correct list of supplies. Unfortunately, the video has both as 11/0s. The silver ones are actually 15/0s, which I showed in the video and poured some onto my bead mat as I was about to start working with them. The video can't be changed now, but the list below it is correct. 👍🏼😜 Yes, you can definitely use wire guards at the ends.
Yikes! I made this bracelet on the 006 Wildfire thread & within 3 weeks, the thread frayed & the bracelet fell apart😱. Is this a fluke?? What should I do? I adore this pattern & making them...
Hi Laura, Wildfire is my go to thread because it's a strong, thermally bonded braid that doesn't fray or break. So I'm thinking that perhaps it was something sharp inside the hole of one of your beads. Sometimes a fragment of glass can get lodged in the hole and unless your needle hits it, you might not know it's there. Check your beads against a lit background to make sure all the holes are clear of debris and no chipped edges, before you remake it. It only takes one bead to rub against the thread and over time, do a lot of damage to your thread. Also, it's a good practice to pull your thread instead of your needle, because the eye in a beading needle is tiny and pulling the needle forces your thread against the end of that eye and can damage it a little bit more each time you pull your needle. Just use your needle to pass the thread through your beads and then pull the thread the rest of of the way.
This makes sense! I did come across a couple beads with a jagged edge inside the Bread my needle caught on... I didn’t think anything about it at the time! Many Thanks🙌🏻🌷
Hello Ms Allie can you use 6mm rondelles for this project??
Hello! Yes, you can use Rondelles, although you would probably have to make some modifications when it comes to adding your 11/0 & 15/0 seed beads.
How would you add thread or should you try and work with all the thread needed? I would like to make an 8-inch bracelet, or maybe even try making a necklace. Thank you in advance for your help.
Hi, Stephanie. We have a few tutorials on how to add a thread to beading projects, please find the link below.
czcams.com/users/Potomacbeadcosearch?view_as=subscriber&query=add+thread
For other beading questions, Allie has a live event every Friday at 1p on our FB page, you are welcome to pop up your questions and she'll be happy to answer your, live! Thank you.
Correction: the supplies at the start of the video show two colors of 11/0s. The supplies list below the video is correct, one color is 11/0 and the other color is 15/0.
How did you add your thread? Did you just tie on a new thread or did you weave in a new piece of thread? Thank you in advance. Beautiful bracelet, I can not wait for my supplies to come in so I can make it.
Hi Stephanie, here is a video that shows how to add thread to beading projects:
czcams.com/video/BmjC1m4ghGc/video.html
Thanks!
Great tutorial. But you didn't say 15os in the beginning. I got to the end of the first part & didn't have any. I tried with 11os but its not right. I could not finish it... 😏
Beautiful. What kind and size thread are you using?
Hi there Nancy. Allie used Wildfire 0.006'' Beading Thread - Green. Below the video we provided links of all the beads used and also the other tools needed for this tutorial video. Please find the link below for the Wildfire 0.006'' Beading Thread - Green.
www.potomacbeads.com/Wildfire-006-Green-125yd-Spool-p/10407.htm
I got my box I did the Eva {love it} didn't get any beads to to the the looking glass :(
No, because it was an extra pattern for free.
@@Potomacbeadco oh ok
Do you sell a kit for this?
At the moment it is not available as a kit.
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I purchased this gorgeous bracelet kit but it is missing whatever bead/gem that is to be glued in the clasp. The instructions mention to glue crystal in the clasp but fail to even mention what type of bead it is. It is beautiful but looks unfinished. 😒☹️
That clasp takes an SS24 chaton of whatever colour you like. Send an email explaining the issue to info@potomacbeads.com and one of our staff will get back to you.
www.potomacbeads.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=Clasp+chaton&Submit=Search
What is with this bracelet, I have made it twice, using 6lb Fireline, and both times the thread broke before I was done, ruining the bracelet. The size of the beads used will not allow thicker thread.
Hi! Allie would be happy to explain more about this project and about your dilemma when it comes to the thread and the beads in her live event on our FB page every Friday at 1pm. Thank you.
Thank you, I think it is the quality of my round crystals, they are not Swarovski.
What clasp was used in this video? I cant seem to find it...
Hi Kathie! Allie use our Potomax Round Push Clasp. Please see the link below.
www.potomacbeads.com/Potomax-Clasp-ss24-Chaton-Setting-p/175004.htm
Thank you so much for giving me the link to this...I love this clasp!