Make a Column Bead Bracelet: Video Tutorial & Supply List
Updated: 11 hours ago
This column bead bracelet is a very simple process, and the technique works with a variety of beads. Gina made hers with beads from the Country Roads Collection Treasure Bags. Watch the full tutorial below, then find the supplies right here in the shop.
What you'll need
36 column beads, 6x6.5mm, faceted and electroplated glass
Size 11/o and 8/o Toho seed beads
A clasp of your choice
6lb Fireline
A size 11 or 12 beading needle
Shop the supplies
The column beads
The Country Roads Treasure Bags have sold out, but these column beads are the same 6x6.5mm size used in the video. One strand (about 70 beads) is plenty for a bracelet:
The clasp from the video
25.5mm Oval Fold Over Clasp ~ Select Color · $4.00. Cubic zirconia, in 18K gold or platinum plating
Seed beads
Toho seed beads come in both sizes this bracelet uses (8/o and 11/o). Choose your size on the product page:
Helpful tips
New to extending your Fireline? Watch Gina's quick how-to
Fireline and beading needles aren't sold in the GGC shop, but any 6lb Fireline and size 11 or 12 beading needle will work.
Want the next Treasure Bag when it's released? See the Treasure Bags
Made one? We'd love to see it!
Share your bracelet in the GGC Community so other beaders can see it too.
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