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.

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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:
Turquoise Colorway:
• 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

Black Colorway:
• Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Gunmetal , 5 grams
• Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - DG Light Pewter, 8 grams
• Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Translucent Slate, 2 grams
• Faceted Rounds 3mm - Cobalt, 96 beads
• Potomac Pearls 6mm - Dark Grey, 40 beads
• Claspgarten Disc Push Clasp - Silver, 1 piece
• Czech Cabochons 10mm - jet, 6 pieces

Gold Colorway:
• Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - S/L Gold AB , 2 grams
• Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Garnet Lined Ruby AB, 5 grams
• Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - DG Gold, 8 grams
• Faceted Rounds 3mm - Red AB, 2 strands (96)
• Potomac Pearls 6mm - Cranberry, 40 beads
• Czech Cabochons 10mm - aztec gold, 6 pieces
• Claspgarten Box Push Clasp - 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