Tutorials

SuperDuo Ring – Peyote Video Tutorial – Ring Style 1

Peyote SuperDuo RingEver wanted to know how to make a peyote ring made with SuperDuo beads?  If you said “You bet!” then you’re in the right spot.  I have not only one but THREE FREE videos on using SuperDuo beads with the peyote beading stitch.

Tutorial 1:  Flat Peyote

In this video, I teach you about making a ring with just a plain flat peyote.  If you’re not familiar with SuperDuo beads, they are relatively recent, from the Czech Republic, and they have two holes (not just one).

This first video teaches you the most basic set of steps for making a ring.  It’s easy and pretty fast, too.  If you’re not familiar with using SuperDuo (or have never used them with peyote beading), then this is the perfect intro for you.

And finally — you don’t need a lot of beads in order to make the ring.  That’s especially nice if you have some odds and ends from other projects, or you just don’t want to buy a lot to start out.

Video Below!

As far as supplies, you’ll need a beading needle (I used a size 11), beading thread and some SuperDuo beads.  That’s it!

I hope you enjou this video.  And remember, I have two more rings to suit your fancy (not to mention your fingers).  🙂

Double Herringbone Bracelet with Superduo Beads Tutorial

Double Herringbone BraceletHow about another herringbone bracelet made with Superduo beads?  This video tutorial shows you how to use these cool beads in a bracelet project that has you seeing double.  😉

I’m glad that I bought a whole bunch of the Superduo beads when I found them on sale, so I can continue making new projects!

What’s Double Herringbone?

Well, I probably just made up the title to fit this project.  I call it double herringbone for two reasons.

  1. There are two columns of herringbone running lengthwise.
  2. There is a fringe that has a herringbone look to it.

In any case, it’s a fun project, and it actually does work up pretty fast.  It’s more substantial than my original herringbone Superduo bracelet tutorial, so if you want something a little more eye-catching, this may be it for you.  🙂

Supplies and Video Tutorial

Of course, you will need plenty of Superduo beads for this project.  The bracelet I made is about 7.5″, and it used about 20 grams of the beads.  And another sun bead you’ll use is the 4x7mm magatama beads.

Click the video icon and it will expand to a normal size.  Then click again and it magically begins playing.  😉

Superduo BraceletAs far as supplies go, you will need the following:

  • 10 grams Superduo beads, Ruby Luster
  • 10 grams Superduo beads, Copper Turquoise
  • 12 grams 4x7mm Magatama beads, Platinum
  • 2 grams size 11 seed beasds, permanently galavanized silver
  • Clasp of your choice (I use a magnetic tube clasp in the video)
  • 4 jump rings, 3.5mm inside diameter
  • Thread of your choice (I am using One-G in the video in Beige)
  • Size 11 beading needle (size 12 would also work)
  • Scissors and/or thread burner
  • Beeswax or micro-crystalline wax to make the thread “stickier”

I rarely use beeswax or other thread conditioners, but I found it to be necessary for this project.  The Superduo beads get very slippery while you are doing the double row of herringbone.  I tried it several times without using the micro-crystalline wax, then finally gave up and waxed my thread.  Ahhh, success!   Just don’t use Thread Heaven for this project, because Thread Heaven doesn’t make the thread “grab” the beads.

I hope that you have enjoyed this video!  Please go ahead and check out all the other neat projects and tutorials on this site…and get beading!

Superduo Bracelet Tutorial – Herringbone Style

Herringbone Bracelet Using Superduo BeadsThis superduo bracelet tutorial features the herringbone beading weave.  Right now, the Czech Superduo beads are all the rage, but what can you do with them?  They are two-holed beads, so they can’t be used in traditional weaves.  Or can they?

This bracelet shows that the herringbone weave for beading can quite nicely accommodate the new 2-hole beads.  What’s more, it works up very quickly, especially when done 2 beads across.

If you’d like to make your own bracelet, you’ll find a supply list and the video tutorial below.  🙂

First, a Review of the Beads

Superduo BeadsHere’s a quick review of the beads.  These are from the Czech Republic and they have an unusual shape.  Overall, you could call them oval-shaped, but in profile they are raised in the center and tapered on the end.

Note:  There are three (at the time of this writing) “versions” of the Superduo; the original and two variants.  The variants are thicker on the ends, instead of being tapered.  And while they are very nice beads in their own right, they are not necessarily interchangeable with the Superduos.  The most common one that I have seen is called the Twin bead, and it’s made by the Czech firm Preciosa.

The colors of the Superduos include neon (a few of which are in the photo), as well as traditional colors and some of the new color treatments like Vega, Picasso, Travertine and many others.

Now on to the supply list and tutorial!

Supply List and Video Tutorial

Here are the supplies that you will need for the bracelet in the tutorial, as well as the colors in the other two examples I have in the video.

And of course, when you are done watching, please take a look at some of the other videos and projects on this website!  In particular the Basics page and the Project Tutorials pages have lots more to see and do!  😀

Video Project Supplies

  • 10 grams Superduo beads, Chalk Travertine
  • < 2 grams magatama beads, Bronze
  • < 2 grams size 11 seed beads, turquoise colorlined clear
  • Thread of your choice (I used One-G in Beige)
  • Clasp of your choice (I used a magnetic clasp)
  • Beading needle, size 11 or 12 suggested
  • Scissors
  • Thread Burner (totally optional)

Three ExamplesDouble Herringbone Example

  • 10 grams Superduo beads, Turquoise
  • 10 grams Superduo beads, Black
  • < 2 grams size 11 seed beads, topaz AB
  • < 3 grams size 6 seed beads, copper-color
  • Thread of your choice (I used One-G in Beige)
  • Clasp of your choice (I used a copper toggle clasp)
  • Beading needle, size 11 or 12 suggested
  • Scissors
  • Thread Burner (totally optional)

Example With Corrugated Copper Breads

  • 10 grams Superduo beads, Aqua Apollo Gold
  • < 2 grams size 11 seed beads, topaz AB
  • 40 – 50 3mm beads, copper
  • Thread of your choice (I used One-G in Beige)
  • Clasp of your choice (I used a copper magnetic clasp)
  • Beading needle, size 11 or 12 suggested
  • Scissors
  • Thread Burner (totally optional)