Hampton Court Framed Cabochon Bracelet Tutorial - DIY Jewelry Making Tutorial by PotomacBeads

Cabochons take center stage in this bold design. Build components with Glass Pearls, Czech Faceted Rounds, and Seed Beads around a simple cabochon bezel. Click here for complete bead & jewelry-making supply lists: ➡️ Learnings: • Creating a bezel for a cabochon centerpiece using 11/0 seed beads. • Adding prongs and building the base for the bezel. • Incorporating contrasting colors in the design. • Building up the sides of the bezel for a secure fit. • Embellishing the design with pearls and faceted rounds. • Connecting the components to form the bracelet. • Final touches, including adding a clasp for a finished piece. The designer’s suggested colors & materials: • Czech Cabochons - Turquoise Gold Splash 10mm, 6 pieces • Czech Faceted Round Beads - Crystal Champagne Luster 3mm, 96 beads • Potomac Pearls - Cream Rose 6mm, 38 beads • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Pale Gold 11/0, 7 grams • Miyuki Seed Beads - Frosted Opaque Glaze Rainbow Peacock 11/0, 1 gram • Miyuki Seed Beads - Matte Transparent Dark Topaz AB 11/0, 4 grams • Claspgarten Disc Box Push Clasp with Swarovski Crystal | 12mm | 1-Strand | Real 23k Gold Plated, 1 piece Enjoy using this jewelry-making bead tutorial video to help you become a more creative and happier beader! 00:00 - Intro 00:16 - Step 1: Creating the Bezel Base 07:38 - Step 2: Adding Prongs and Building Bezel Sides 15:40 - Step 3: Embellishing with Contrasting Colors 23:48 - Step 4: Securing Cabochon and Additional Prongs 32:14 - Step 5: Adding Pearls and Faceted Rounds 41:26 - Step 6: Connecting Components 54:06 - Step 7: Finalizing with Clasp Addition 58:44 - Outro
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