Backlit GemDuo Beaded Bracelet Bead Weaving Tutorial

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✿ Hey beautiful! It’s Gina from orchidandopal.com. In today’s video I will show you how to make a beaded bracelet with two types of Czech glass two-hole GemDuo beads, seed beads, and high quality Cymbal Kalamos III bead endings. Be sure to check out Eureka Crystal Beads for all of the products used in this design, plus lots more! Please see below for the full list of materials:
✿ Materials List (7-7.25" Bracelet):
See blog post for colors used: bit.ly/BACKLIT...
✔ 8.5g - GemDuo Beads (GD-A)
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✔ 1g - Backlit GemDuo Beads (GD-B)
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✔ 2g - 11/0 Round Seed Beads
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✔ 2 - Cymbal Kalamos III Bead Endings
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✔ 2 - Wire Guards
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✔ 7ft - 6lb. Fireline, or other Beading Thread
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✔ 2 - Beading Needles, size 10-12
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✔ 2 - Jump Rings
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✔ 1 - Clasp
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✔ Scissors
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Updated: 2022-04-08

[@traperleecoloridialessandr6681]

Ciao Gina che belli questi bracciali👏👏👏😙

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you! 💜😁

[@Rachellemiano]

Such a beautiful bracelet! The finished product looks so much more complicated than it really is. Thank you for sharing!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you so much, Rachelle! 💜😁

[@anitaassad4499]

Beautiful contrasting colours. Looks amazing.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thanks so much, Anita! 💜

[@d.c.633]

Thanks so much for the tutorial! Just ordered beads for two bracelets, can't wait!!! 🤗

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Awww, that's awesome!! 💜😁 Have fun making this one!

[@candelasiempre306]

Absolutely gorgeous bracelet, Gina. Excellent tutorial! Thank you!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thanks so much, Candela! 💜😁

[@francinereider7427]

Hi Gina, I love the bracelets I love how you come up with such great designs. You are my teacher. You have helped me so much and I thank you for all that you do. Have a great weekend.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thanks so much, Fran! I so appreciate you being here! 💜😁

[@elizabethcramer3741]

These bracelets are awesome, Gina!♥️♥️

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you so much, Elizabeth! 💜😁

[@d.c.633]

I made it! Tutorial is easy to follow, thanks for posting it. My only regret is that I ordered just one tube of the pink gem duos. I was 2 beads short. I guess I didn't do the math when ordering. 🤷🏼‍♀️ I substituted 2 back-lit gem duos at the end. It is noticeable but I still like the bracelet. Great tutorial, thanks again.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Oh no! I made mine with one tube, but it did cut it very close. It's a good point you make that people MAY want to consider getting two tubes, just in case. 💜😁

[@leeannjohnson1808]

I love this pattern!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you, Lee Ann! 😁💜

[@crsn8186]

Thanks for sharing. Love the bracelet.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thanks so much! 💜😁 I am thrilled you love it!

[@sheilacarroll7143]

Very pretty! I love a the different color ways you made. 💕👀💕👀💕 Thank you for sharing. 😊🌹

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thanks so much, Sheila! 💜😁

[@megangilder6630]

Pretty bracelet, I love the design and thanks for sharing. I will make some.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thanks so much, Megan! 💜😁

[@crystalr5090]

Love these! I have some gem duos but not sure if I have any backlit ones. A contrasting color in the center would be good as well. Love the green one! I've always had a bit of a problem with choosing colors that look good together. I ended up going to the hardware and picked paint chips that show wall color and coordinating fabric or furniture colors. That helps me a lot! Definitely adding this to my list! Thanks for showing this one! 🥰🐢

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you, Crys! You are absolutely right - any contrasting color would be great too! 💜😁

[@janiraromero9034]

Beautiful bracelet, love the colors and design. Thank you, great tutorial ❤

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thanks so much, Janira! 💜😁

[@sharonfrazier7285]

Would this work as a necklace? Would you need to use 15s on inner row?

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi Sharon! Great question. I'm not sure this particular one would work with 15/0's on the other side, since the way the gemduos fit together ends up being very straight, regardless. I'll have to give it some thought - great question! 💜😁

[@emmagebadi2769]

Please can you send me those beads to sew, and do you sell them in a kit? I love this bracelet so much.💜🖤💛❤👍🏾😊

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thanks for asking, Emma! What country are you located in? I don't sell these in kits at this point, but maybe one day. 💜😁

[@emmagebadi2769]

@@ORCHIDandOPAL Thank you very much for your response, I live in Australia.

[@christinaquilty2911]

Fire mountain gems boss bead bags on sale for $5.00

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thanks for sharing, Christina!! 💜😁