How to make a bracelet with superduo beads - Herringbone flat stitch
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How to make a bracelet with superduo beads - Herringbone flat stitch
Designed by: Paula Banaszak
Difficulty: Intermediate
Together with Paula Banaszak, we invite you to a new Jewellery Making Tutorial. Paula will show you how to make a bracelet using SuperDuo Beads. The superduo and toho beads, sewn together with a flat herringbone stitch, form a beautiful pattern that fits perfectly on the wrist. Let's stitch!
Materials needed;
Lobster Clasp - 12mm
Jump Rings - 7mm and 5mm
Big Eye needle
Beading Thread - One-G thread selected according to the colour of the beads or transparent monofilament thread 0.16mm
SuperDuo Beads - 2 packs or Preciosa Twin Hole beads
TOHO Beads - Size 11/0
Our tutorials are for inspiration and learning purposes. They include links to the relevant categories for you to choose your own colour combinations and we positively encourage you to experiment with different shapes, sizes, finishes, composition and texture. Why not choose your own beads and colours to achieve something in your own style? Let your imagination run wild and make your dream piece of jewellery?
Please note that the colours for the products illustrated in the image above may not match the 'Products List'.
Designed by Paula Banaszak - May 2017
Step 1
We start by threading about one metre of thread and stop the first bead (we thread through the bead 2 times). We lightly stretch the thread - by doing this it will not tangle so much.
Step 2
Now we thread the Toho and SuperDuo (SD) beads alternately. You can thread more. The number of beads will be the width of the bracelet, it is important that the end is a SD.
Step 3
We go through the second hole of the SD bead (the one from which the thread comes out) and pull the thread.
Step 4
Thread 1 Toho, 1 SD onto the needle. We will add such a sequence when creating the entire bracelet.
Step 5
Add the beads, passing the needle through the nearest Toho bead ...
Step 6
... and then through the nearest SD bead (through the empty hole). We stretch the thread.
Step 7
Threading 1 Toho, 1 SD again.
Step 8
We go through the nearest Toho bead with the needle.
Step 9
Then through the nearest SD bead (through the hole without thread).
Step 10
Repeat steps 7,8 and 9.
Step 11
Repeat steps 7 and 8.
Step 12
We return for a moment to the just added SD bead - we pass the needle through its empty hole.
Step 13
Thread 1 Toho, 1 SD.
Step 14
We go through the nearest Toho bead, and then through the nearest SD bead with an empty hole.
Step 15
Repeat steps 13 and 14 until the end of the row.
Step 16
We return through the SuperDuo bead, as in the photo.
Step 17
Repeat steps 13 and 14 until the end of the row, and then (as in step 12 or 16) we return through the SD bead. In this way, we weave the bracelet until it reaches the specified length (for me 15cm).
Step 18
In the meantime, the thread may end. We leave a fairly long tail and tie a new thread. We hide the knot in beads (preferably in SD, because we know that the second time we will not go through it and it will not be too tight
Step 19
The ends of the threads can be hidden in beads (passing the next 2 nearest beads), and then cut. It is important not to cut the threads immediately after tying them. It's a good idea to work several rows first.
Step 20
Now we will assemble the split rings and supplement the sides of the bracelet.
The thread comes out of the SD bead, we thread 1 Toho, we go through the nearest Toho bead, as in the photo.
Step 21
We add another Toho bead, this time passing through the SD bead, as in the picture.
Step 22
We add more Toho beads, just like in the pictures.
Step 23
Thread 5 Toho and the split ring.
Step 24
Needle we circle, passing through 3 Toho beads and through SD (the one from which the thread comes out).
Step 25
Go through all the beads (and the split ring) once more, pulling the thread.
Step 26
We add one Toho bead one as in step 22, 23.
Step 27
We add 1 Toho bead and go through 11/0 and SD.
Step 28
We supplement the edge of the bracelet by threading 2 Toho and passing through SuperDuo, as in the pictures
Step 29
After filling one side, we proceed to assemble the beads from the fastener side. We thread 1 Toho and go through the bead 11/0 and SD.
Step 30
We add Toho beads one at a time, as in steps 20 and 21.
Step 31
We add 1 Toho bead, going through 11/0.
Step 32
We thread 6 Toho beads and a split ring. We make a double circle with thread, passing through all the beads again, just like in the pictures.
Step 33
This time the thread must come out from the first bead added in step 32.
Step 34
We pass the thread through SD.
Step 35
We add one bead as in steps 22, 23.
Step 36
We pass the thread through SD.
Step 37
We fill the edge as in step 28 (add 2 Toho between SD).
Step 38
After filling the entire edge with beads, it remains for us to secure and hide the end of the thread.
Passing under the thread on which is SD, we create a loop. We go through the loops, tightening the knot.
Step 39
Thread the end of the thread through a few nearest beads. We cut the excess.
Step 40
We do the same with the beginning of the thread, except that we first untie the thread (stopping bead).
Step 41
Hang the jump ring on the clasp and attach it to the split ring.
Step 42
Bracelet ready :).
I am very curious to see your version of this bracelet. Don't forget to show off on our Facebook Group!
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