Beginner Beaded Bracelet Tutorial | Double-Strand Gemstone Design

Learn how to make a beaded gemstone bracelet that combines single-strand construction with decorative double-strand sections. In this beginner-friendly jewelry-making tutorial, Sara Lovecraft shows you how to create the design using mahogany obsidian, magnesite and seed beads. Explore Gem Craft Studio at https://bit.ly/4dK8I0d and use code WC50 for $50 off your order (new customers only) Follow the bracelet-making process step by step as Sara demonstrates how to secure beading wire with a wire guardian and crimp tube, space gemstone beads evenly, separate two strands to create the double-strand sections, and bring the wires back together for a clean, balanced design. You’ll also learn how to use crimp covers for a polished finish and securely attach a clasp with jump rings. This project is ideal for beginner jewelry makers who want to move beyond a basic single-strand bracelet while continuing to use familiar bead-stringing and crimping techniques. The same method can be adapted with different gemstones, bead colors and repeating patterns to create your own double-strand bracelet design. What gemstones or colors would you use for this bracelet? Share your ideas in the comments, and subscribe to Gem Craft Studio for more step-by-step beading and jewelry-making tutorials. 00:00 Double-Strand Bracelet Preview 00:30 Tools for the Project 00:57 Beads and Jewelry-Making Materials 01:20 Positioning the Wire Guardian 01:45 Securing the First Crimp 02:28 Adding the Crimp Cover 03:37 Stringing Mahogany Obsidian 04:32 Creating the Double-Strand Sections 07:03 Rejoining and Securing the Strands 08:01 Finishing the Bracelet Ends 09:00 Attaching the Clasp 09:41 Finished Gemstone Bracelet #BraceletTutorial #JewelryMaking #BeadingTutorial