DIY Beaded Bracelet Tutorial | KEYSTONE | Nib bit, SuperDuo

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✿ Hey beautiful! It’s Gina from orchidandopal.com. In today's beaded jewelry tutorial, I will show you how to make a beaded bracelet pattern, which is inspired by the contents of the Pumpkin Festival Collection by Eureka Crystal Beads. Even if you don't purchase the entire collection, you can find everything you need from their online shop, in all sorts of colors.
The Keystone Bracelet pattern incorporates Nib-bit, SuperDuo, MiniDuo, and Seed Beads. TIP: Alternate two colors of Nib-bit beads for a wavy look. Or, use Nib-bits in all one color, but use a contrasting SuperDuo color to make the center channel stand out. Please see below for the full materials list. Enjoy!
✿ Materials List
(see blog post for specific color names, and more: bit.ly/KEYSTONEBRACELET )
✔ 48 - Nib-bit Beads
bit.ly/ECBNIBBIT
✔ 32 - SuperDuo Beads
bit.ly/ECBSUPERDUOS
✔ 9 - MiniDuo Beads
bit.ly/ECBMINIDUO
✔ 1g - 1.5mm Toho Cube Seed Beads
bit.ly/TOHOCUBE
✔ 2g - 15/0 Seed Beads
bit.ly/MIYUKI15
✔ 2 - Beading Needle, Size 10 or 12
bit.ly/ECBNEEDLES
✔ 7-8ft - 6lb. FireLine, or other beading thread
bit.ly/ECB_FIRELINE
✔ 2 - 4.5mm Wire Guards
bit.ly/WIREGUARDSILVER
✔ 2 - Jump Rings
bit.ly/JUMPRINGS
✔ 1 - Clasp of Choice
bit.ly/ECBMAGCLASP
✔ Beading Pliers
bit.ly/ECBPLIER
✔ Scissors
bit.ly/ECBSCISSORS
✔ Bead Mat
bit.ly/BEADMATS
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Updated: 2020-11-19 #beadedjewelry #jewelrymaking #beadworking #beads #jewelry #diy #beading

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi all! I am so glad you're here! 💜Here is the link to the corresponding blog post with the color names of the beads used in all three colorways, and more: www.orchidandopal.com/blog/keystone-beaded-bracelet-tutorial. Let me know if you give this design a try, and feel free to share a pic with me on my Facebook page, or tag me on Instagram @orchidopaljewelry. 💜Have a great Thursday!

[@francinereider7427]

Hi Gina, That is a beautiful bracelet. Now I have a different way to use the nib bit beads, thank you so much. I love all the ways you use different beads. Your talent for beading is inspiring to me.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

You are so sweet, Fran! Thank you!! :D

[@marionb6154]

Just beautiful Gina thank you 🙏😃

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thanks so much, Marion!! :D

[@caits2963]

Love this one 😀😀 I made it using the Pumpkin Festival contents. Such a cool design! Thank you so much for sharing your talent 😀😀😀

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Yay! Thanks for letting me know, Caitlin!! :D

[@rhondita95]

Quick and easy, I love it!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you! 😊

[@kristinkristin4467]

Beautiful!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you, Kristin!

[@leeannjohnson1808]

Thank you for another beautiful bracelet tutorial!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

I'm so glad you like it!

[@crystalr5090]

Another gorgeous creation to add to my 'to do' list. I need to order more nib bits. Ordering beads is definitely not a hardship for me, unfortunately. Lol. Thanks for this wonderful tutorial.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Yay!! I hear you on the ordering beads, LOL - it doesn't take much to twist my arm. :D

[@kathyhodges4161]

Made one with gold and red nibits with gold and black accents. Couldn't find the red to match. Do you plan on showing us how to make a necklace with this? I think it would be stunning!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you for the reminder, Kathy! I need to add it to my list! 💜💜💜

[@lynnnorton7344]

Love it!!! I can't wait to make this. In some of your new designs you use the samos par puka beads, I was wondering if I could substitute Iris duos instead of the samos. Also I was curious to know where you purchase all your 2 hole beads that are not available on Eureka crystals. I'm sure that you have done your share of comparison shopping and if you buy them on Etsy, which store has the best value. Thanks for all you do and I can't wait to see the tutorials from your last finished jewelry update, those bracelets were stunning.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi Lynn! I am so glad you love it! Great question - Etsy can be very overwhelming since there are so many sellers, and factors to consider - shipping, who has what, etc. I can tell you QueenCityBead is wonderful. I have also had great personal experience ordering from DanishPrincessBeads, southpassbeads, and BeadPassionStudio - it will just depend on what they have in stock. I also order from PotomacBeads.com sometimes, but I have a designer discount, so that affects my decision for random purchases, to be honest. Regarding the Samos - I think you could probably adapt the patterns to the Iris, but they taper more at either end, so you may find that they are too small, and may have to add in a 15/0 on either side, as an example, to make things work. Thanks again for watching, and for your questions! :)

[@lynnnorton7344]

@@ORCHIDandOPAL Thank You so much for the info.

[@pattyspencer7795]

Awesome video - question - would nymo thread be able to be used instead? I have a lot of size B but none of the thread you're using

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi Patty! You should definitely be able to use Nymo thread. I just prefer the Fireline due to its strength and longevity, etc., but another beading thread is fine, as long as it isn't monofilament. Thanks for watching!

[@pattyspencer7795]

@@ORCHIDandOPAL thank you!! ❤

[@zhannaclark5395]

@@ORCHIDandOPAL why not monofilament? Thank you for the tutorial.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi Zhanna! Monofilament isn't thread-like enough, so it won't fit well through the beads/on a needle, and you won't be able to do multiple passes through the beads. Also, long-term, mono-filament can dry rot, so it's just less durable. Thanks for asking! 💜

[@zhannaclark5395]

@@ORCHIDandOPAL thank you so much. I did not know that.

[@annettehough2792]

Approximately how long does it take to make one of these bracelets? I think they are beautiful and may make a few for gifts.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi Annette! I think you could make one in less than two hours - Once I had the pattern down, it probably only took about an hour from start to finish. I am so glad you like them!

[@kathyhodges4161]

It took me 3 hours. But I'm sure I'm slower. 68 year old eyesight.

[@annettehough2792]

@@kathyhodges4161 Thank you Kathy. I’m laid up after appendicitis surgery, so I may have time to get some done.

[@kathyhodges4161]

I hope you start feeling better soon. I had some surgery this summer and was surprised how much that incision on my stomach hurt.

[@annettehough2792]

@@kathyhodges4161 Same 😢