Polar Express

Beaded Bracelets featuring CzechMates Tile Beads and Matubo GemDuo Beads

Skill LevelBeginner

TechniqueTwo-Hole and Four-Hole Beading

Time1-3 Hours

Approximate Size6 Inches

This project was designed by Sheila Schanne, beadwork designer and instructor who often sees nature as her muse.

Make a quick-to-stitch bracelet with our Polar Express pattern. This easy project is perfect for gifting, featuring Matubo GemDuos and CzechMates Tiles and finished with an edging made with three sizes of TOHO Demi Round seed beads.

Step-by-Step Instructions Expand All Steps

Download our Polar Express PDF Diagram for complete step-by-step instructions, including helpful diagrams.

Polar Express PDF Diagram

Choose jump rings and a two-strand clasp to finish your project. We've provided some options in our Perfect Product Pairings below.

Opening and Closing Jump Rings Video

List of Components
White Bracelet:
CzechMates Glass 6mm Sueded Gold Milky White Two-Hole Tile Bead Strand (BEADS5932, qty 1)
Matubo GemDuo 8 x 5mm Gold-Lined Crystal Czech Glass 2-Hole Bead 2.5-Inch Tube (BEADS-3929, qty 1)
TOHO Demi Round Bead 8/0 Frosted Silver-Lined PermaFinish Crystal approx. 7.4g Tube (TBDMR8-PF21FC, qty 1)
TOHO Demi Round Bead 6/0 Gold-Lustered Hydrangea 2.5-Inch Tube (TBDMR6-206, qty 1)
TOHO Demi Round Bead 11/0 Matte Color Transparent Gold Luster Hydrangea 2.5-Inch Tube (TBDMR11-635F, qty 1)
Pink and Purple Bracelet:
CzechMates Glass 6mm Pacifica Fig Two-Hole Tile Bead Strand (BEADS5961, qty 1)
Matubo GemDuo 8 x 5mm Polychrome Indigo Orchid Czech Glass 2-Hole Bead 2.5-Inch Tube (BEADS-3918, qty 1)
TOHO Demi Round Bead 11/0 Antique Bronze approx. 7.8g Tube (TBDMR11-223C, qty 1)
TOHO Demi Round Bead 6/0 Gold-Lustered Hydrangea 2.5-Inch Tube (TBDMR6-206, qty 1)
TOHO Demi Round Bead 8/0 Inside-Color Crystal Neon Ice Blue-Lined 2.5-Inch Tube (TBDMR8-976, qty 1)

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