Join Anna as she teaches a valuable tool to make a toggle out of seed beads. In this month's Best Bead Box, learn new stitches and complete this multistrand bracelet.
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This beautiful Gemini Beaded Toggle can be used on a number of projects. It’s always fun to learn new skills with PotomacBeads tutorials.
1. Put on 40 15/0 seed beads, using the first one as a stop bead. Put the beads into a loop and go through the stop bead. Pick up another 15/0, skip over the next bead in the loop and go down the third one in line. This begins your Peyote stitch. Continue around the whole loop.
2. Watch the Gemini Beaded Toggle tutorial to follow along as Anna shows you step-by-step how to create the toggle and multistrand bracelet.
3. Reinforce the clasps. Tie the thread ends and burn off any loose ends throughout the project.
The Gemini Beaded Toggle & Bracelet is an excellent project to practice your Peyote stitch on. Get creative with your choice of colors to make this a one of a kind piece of jewelry to add to your collection.
Technique Learned: Peyote, Basic Stringing
Materials used in this video:
Assortment of small beads 3mm-5mm, 10 Grams (~150 beads)
Miyuki Seed Beads - Galvanized Silver 15/0, 1 Gram
Miyuki Seed Beads - Silver Lined Dark Aqua, 3 Grams
Enjoy using this jewelry-making bead tutorial video to help you become a more creative and happier beader!
00:00 – Intro
00:19 – Step 1: Starting the circular part of the toggle with 40 15/0 seed beads.
02:57 – Step 2: Beginning peyote stitch for the toggle.
05:59 – Step 3: Adding a new row with 11/0 seed beads.
07:21 – Step 4: Continuing peyote stitch with adjustments for the new row.
09:21 – Step 5: Completing the toggle loop and starting on the toggle bar.
12:43 – Step 6: Peyote stitch for the toggle bar.
14:42 – Step 7: Seaming up the toggle bar.
17:17 – Step 8: Starting the bracelet and attaching it to the toggle.
18:55 – Step 9: Adding beads to the bracelet.
21:48 – Step 10: Finishing the bracelet and attaching the other side of the toggle.
24:14 – Step 11: Embellishing and reinforcing the bracelet.
26:58 – Step 12: Final touches and how to wear the bracelet.
28:56 – Step 13: Additional design tips and customization ideas.
30:42 – Step 14: Closing remarks and encouragement to share designs.
32:17 – Outro